PMA Kakul passing-out parade: top cadets honoured, stress tough training and teamwork

ABBOTTABAD: A passing-out parade was held at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul, where cadets who completed their training pledged to defend the homeland, serve the nation and carry out their professional duties well.

Cadets who performed outstandingly were given various awards at the ceremony. Cadets from Pakistan and friendly countries said the training, discipline and leadership skills they gained at the academy were important for their professional lives.

Views of award-winning cadets

Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Junaid Jabbar, who received the Sword of Honour, said he joined the PMA with a spirit of serving the homeland. He said he would continue to work tirelessly to meet the country’s expectations.

Battalion Senior Under Officer Syed Hassan Abbas, who received the President’s Gold Medal, said the PMA had not only refined his personality but also given him a true purpose in life. According to him, the training helped him understand his responsibilities and prepared him to face future challenges.

Course Under Officer Ali Ahmad Mustafa, who received the Chief of Army Staff Award, said the PMA’s tough training and the guidance of instructors had prepared him to serve the homeland with dignity. He said the guidance he received during training played an important part in his success.

Friendly Country Cadet Company Senior Under Officer Riaz Mahmood Khan, from Bangladesh, called the Pakistan Military Academy a prestigious institution and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to train there.

Friendly Country Lady Cadet Sergeant Jannat described her journey at the PMA as an excellent experience of learning, discipline and Pak-Bangladesh friendship. According to her, the training taught her the importance of mutual respect and cooperation along with professional skills.

Friendly Country Senior Under Officer Ali Salam Salim described his experience as a practical example of discipline and Pak-Iraq military brotherhood. He said training alongside cadets from different countries gave opportunities to build ties and learn from one another’s experiences.

Company Sports Sergeant Muhammad Abdullah said the success achieved was the result of tough training, mutual cooperation and teamwork, which reflected the professional skill of the cadets.

Course Under Officer Muhammad Hamza Fayyaz, from Jhang, described his journey at the PMA as an excellent experience of discipline, leadership and teamwork. He said the time spent at the academy had helped him understand collective responsibilities and gave him the ability to work as a team.

Lady Cadet Course Junior Under Officer Maryam Tariq, from Rawalpindi, expressed hope that her journey at the PMA would encourage other young women. According to her, her training experiences gave her confidence in her abilities and the chance to prepare for future responsibilities.

Cadets from friendly countries and cooperation

The participation and outstanding performance of women cadets reflect that professional competence, hard work and discipline are of basic importance in military training.

The training of cadets from friendly countries alongside Pakistani cadets at the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul is also a means of promoting defence cooperation and mutual ties. Trained officers from different countries can help further strengthen professional experience and links while serving in their own countries.

The cadets who completed their training pledged to make the values learnt at the academy their guiding principle in practical life.