Pakistan Military Academy Holds Passing-Out Parade for 154th PMA Long Course
General Syed Aamer Raza reviews the parade at PMA Kakul as cadets from Pakistan and eight friendly countries graduate from military training courses
PMA Kakul Passing-Out Parade 2026 honours graduating cadets from Pakistan and friendly countries.
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 eight friendly countries—Bangladesh, Iraq, Maldives, Palestine, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan and Yemen—also graduated from the academy, highlighting Pakistan’s military training cooperation with partner nations.
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.
Outstanding Cadets Receive Honours
Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Junaid Jabbar of the 154th PMA Long Course received the prestigious Sword of Honour.
The President’s Gold Medal was awarded to Battalion Senior Under Officer Syed Hassan Abbas, also of the 154th PMA Long Course.
Friendly Country Company Senior Under Officer Riyad Mahmood Khan of Bangladesh received the Chief of Defence Forces Overseas Gold Medal.
Company Sports Sergeant Muhammad Abdullah of the 154th PMA Long Course received the Marksman Medal in recognition of his shooting performance.
Course Under Officer Ali Ahmed Mustafa of the 39th Technical Graduate Course was awarded the Chief of Army Staff Cane.
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 completion of military training for the graduating cadets as they prepare to take on professional responsibilities in their respective armed forces. The participation of international cadets also reflected the academy’s role in strengthening military ties and cooperation between Pakistan and friendly countries.
