121 PMA Long Course at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA)

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Convocation ceremony of 121st PMA Long Course was held Saturday at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Abbottabad where Lieutenant General Tahir Mahmood, Corps Commander Rawalpindi, was chief guest.

On the occasion Lieutenant General Tahir Mahmood congratulated the cadets on achieving the memorable day of their life and appreciated hard work put in by faculty of the Academy in preparing and training future leaders of the Pakistan Armed Forces.

He said that education does not merely imply the ability to read and write, it aims at the refinement of character and its development. He further said that the art of warfare has entered a new era which has made it more sophisticated and scientific in terms of armament. All political, social and geographical changes which have haunted and perturbed the regional peace in the recent past have constrained us to reconsider our priorities and answer the question of our internal and external security with more formidable force.

Major General Raheel Sharif, Commandant Pakistan Military Academy said that at Pakistan Military Academy, personality development and intellectual grooming of the cadets assume primary importance. With every fleeting day, the profession of arms like all other fields of life, is getting more and more technical and complex, hence it is becoming increasingly formidable and demanding.

Successful negotiation of the prevailing dilemma lies in the manifestation of complete devotion to our sacred profession and relentless endeavour for attainment of excellence.

Later, Lieutenant General Tahir Mahmood gave away degrees and medals to the graduating cadets. Gentleman Cadet Salman Muhibbullah received Science Medal for being best in academics. Battalion Senior Under Officer Bilal Akbar was given COAS Medal and Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Talal Tariq was given Tactics Medal in military subjects whereas Humanities Medal went to Battalion Senior Under Officer Bilal Akbar. Sergeant Tausif Ahmed achieved Shooting Medal and Gentleman Cadet Waseem Ishaq won the Physical Efficiency Medals. Academic Gold Medal (Allied Cadets) was achieved by gentleman Cadet Taysir Basel Taysir Jarrah.

In Ladies Integrated Course-6, Lady Cadet Shahnaz Gul attained Physical Efficiency Medal and Lady Cadet Fatima Zahid was given Shooting Medal. Haider Company was given Professional Efficiency Trophy for getting first position in training while Qasim Company achieved Commandants Trophy. The ceremony was attended by a large number of serving and retired Armed Forces Officers, parents and relatives of the cadets.

 

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Passing out parade of 121st PMA Long Course held at Kakul

ABBOTTABAD, April 17(APP): An impressive passing out parade of 121st PMA Long Course, 40th Integrated Course and 6th Lady Cadet Course was held at Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul. Admiral Noman Bashir, Chief of Naval Staff was the chief guest on the occasion.

Admiral Noman Bashir, Chief of Naval Staff congratulated all the graduating cadets on successful completion of their basic military training. He during his address said that “You are indeed custodians of the great national trust, so proudly reposed in you by our people. You must, therefore, blend in your personality true facets of loyalty, courage and strong shades of character. Your efforts should be directed towards setting personal example of self discipline, high moral strength and leadership qualities.”

The Chief of Naval Staff reiterated that Pakistan is confronted with numerous internal and external challenges that require commitment and un-shattering resolve to deal with them. The scourge of terrorism has affected the socio-economic fabric of our society and the nation has made great sacrifices to root out this menace. We value our sovereignty and independence more than anything else and consider no sacrifice too great to preserve our freedom and honour.

Admiral Noman Bashir said that we have withstood the rigours of difficult times in the past and Insha-Allah we shall surmount the new challenges successfully in future also. The whole nation is behind our brave soldiers engaged in a noble cause. I pay rich tribute to the Shuhada who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. They have recorded new testimonies of courage that has remained the hall mark of our Armed Forces.

He further added that I am encouraged to see the 6th batch of Lady Cadets passing out today from this premier military institution. Such opportunities will serve as a source of inspiration for our talented young daughters to step forward and take part in defence of our motherland.

Earlier, the Chief of Naval Staff reviewed the smartly turned out parade and awarded medals. The coveted Sword of Honour was awarded to Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Talal Tariq from 121st PMA Long Course, The President’s Gold Medal to Battalion Senior Under Officer Bilal Akbar from 121st PMA Long Course, the Chief of Army Staff Overseas Gold Medal to Allied Under Officer Asaam Hamood Muhammad Mafarja of 121st PMA Long Course from Palestine, the Commandant’s Cane for the best cadet of Integrated course 40th was awarded to Course Under Hammad ul Hassan. The Commandant Cane for the best cadet of Lady Cadets’ Course 6th was awarded to Course Under Officer Sidra Aslam.

Major General Raheel Sharif, Commandant Pakistan Military Academy was also present on the saluting dais. A large number of senior serving and retired armed forces officers, parents of cadets, foreign diplomats and relatives of graduating cadets witnessed the spectacular parade.

 

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The cadet (the one holding the stick) on the left side of the naval chief at 04:34 is a good friends of mine.