KAKUL - The passing out parade of 137th PMA Long Course, 8th Mujahid Course and 56th Integrated Course was held at Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul on Saturday.

Thirty-one cadets from FATA, 67 cadets from Balochistan and six allied cadets from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were also among the passing-out cadets.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa was the chief guest on the occasion. The COAS reviewed the parade and gave awards to distinguished cadets. The coveted Sword of Honour was awarded to Academy Senior under Officer Syed Hasnain Ali of 137th Long Course.

The President’s Gold Medal to Battalion Senior Under Officer Abdul Wahab Malik of 137th Long Course, the Overseas Gold Medal to Academy Under Officer Saud from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of 137th Long Course.

Major General Akhtar Nawaz Satti, Commandant Pakistan Military Academy and large number of senior serving / retired armed forces personnel, parents and relatives of passing out cadets witnessed the parade.