The passing-out parade of Pakistan Army’s 147th Long Course held at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul today.
A statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations said the passing-out parade of cadets of the 147th Long Course, 66th Integrated Course, 13th Mujahid Course, 6th Basic Military Training Course, and 21st Lady Cadet Course was held today at Kakul.
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COAS General Asim Munir attended the ceremony as a chief guest and addressed the passing out parade ceremony. During his address Chief of the Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir assured that the country’s Armed forces have the “will, capability and capacity” to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity and soldiers “don’t get fascinated with the numbers or resources of their adversaries”.
“We have the will, capability and capacity to protect our sovereignty and territorial integrity and we are well aware of the ways and means to do it. I assure the people of Pakistan that we will never hesitate in rendering any and every sacrifice necessary for the defence of our sacred motherland,” the COAS stated today.
The army chief added that our efforts for peace should “never be taken as a sign of weakness”.
After his address with cadets, COAS Asim Munir reviewed the parade and distributed awards to best cadets of course. The Sword of Honour was awarded to Academy Senior Under Officer Abdullah Bin Tariq and President’s Gold medal to Battalion Senior Under Officer Ali Amir of 147th PMA Long Course.
The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Overseas Gold Medal was awarded to Battalion Sports Sergeant Pasindu Dayananda from Sri Lanka. COAS Cane was awarded to Course Under Officer Muhammad Adnan Munawar of 13th Mujahid Course.
ISPR said Commandant’s Canes were awarded to Course Under Officer Adil Ali of 66th Integrated Course, Course Sergeant Major Fatima Khalid of the 21st Lady Cadet Course and Course Under Officer Salman Khan of the 6th Basic Military Training Course.
The COAS congratulated the passing out cadets and their parents on the successful completion of their training at PMA; the premier training institution.
Earlier on arrival, COAS was received by Commandant PMA.
