On October 21, 2023, the prestigious passing out parade for cadets of the 148th PMA Long Course, 67th Integrated Course, 35th Technical Graduate Course, and 22nd Lady Cadet Course took place at the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf graced the occasion as the chief guest.
The Sword of Honour was bestowed upon Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Abdur Rehman Awan, while the President’s Gold Medal was presented to Battalion Senior Under Officer Muhammad Hamza Khalid. Battalion Senior Under Officer Shreejan Baniya from Nepal received the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Overseas Gold Medal.
Course Under Officer Muhammad Najam Azam of the 67th Integrated Course and Course Under Officer Fareeha Kainaat Arif of the 22nd Lady Cadet Course were honored with Commandant’s Canes. Company Quarter Master Sergeant Frasat Toufique of the 35th Technical Graduate Course received the Chief of Army Staff Cane.
Notably, the graduating cadets included individuals from Iraq, Maldives, Nepal, Palestine, Qatar, Sri Lanka, and Yemen