PMA Kakul Passing Out Parade 2026: Cadets Receive Top Honours
Rawalpindi, October 17, 2026: The passing-out parade of cadets from the 154th PMA Long Course, 39th Technical Graduate Course, 73rd Integrated Course and 28th Lady Cadet Course was held at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul.
Cadets from several friendly countries, including Bangladesh, Iraq, Maldives, Palestine, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan and Yemen, also graduated from the prestigious military academy.
General Syed Aamer Raza, NI (M), S Bt, Commander National Strategic Command, attended the ceremony as the chief guest and reviewing officer. He reviewed the parade and presented awards to cadets who demonstrated outstanding performance during their training.
Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Junaid Jabbar of the 154th PMA Long Course received the coveted Sword of Honour.
The President’s Gold Medal was awarded to Battalion Senior Under Officer Syed Hassan Abbas of the 154th PMA Long Course.
The Chief of Defence Forces Overseas Gold Medal was presented to Friendly Country Company Senior Under Officer Riyad Mahmood Khan of Bangladesh, also from the 154th PMA Long Course.
Company Sports Sergeant Muhammad Abdullah of the 154th PMA Long Course received the Marksman Medal.
The Chief of Army Staff Cane was awarded to Course Under Officer Ali Ahmed Mustafa of the 39th Technical Graduate Course.
Meanwhile, the Commandant’s Canes were presented to Course Under Officer Muhammad Hamza Fayyaz of the 73rd Integrated Course and Course Junior Under Officer Maryam Tariq of the 28th Lady Cadet Course.
The ceremony marked the successful completion of military training for the graduating cadets, including those from friendly countries, reflecting Pakistan Military Academy’s role in training future military leaders.