Passing out parade of 117 PMA LC
No /2008-ISPR
Dated 19-4-08
Rawlpindi, April 19: ”History of Pakistan Army is full of such heroes who inspired courage and bravery. I am confident that newly commissioned officers, will live up to their legend and continue to strive for bringing more laurels to the Service”, these remarks were made by Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir while addressing cadets during passing out parade ceremony of 117 PMA Long Course, 31 Graduate, 36 Integrated Course and Technical Graduate Course 20, which was held today at Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul.
Addressing the parade, he congratulated the passing out cadets on successful completion of training and on grant of commission in Pakistan Army. He said that this day is of great significance for cadets who will leave the academy and join the field Army. Today is just the beginning of their lifelong career in the Army; full of many challenges. Never be complacent with your present and always exert to improve further, as a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, he said.
While advising Cadets, Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir said that they are stepping into a very demanding career, which requires from them utmost devotion, dedication and sacrifice. As an Officer of the Army their prime and foremost responsibility is to enhance the combat efficiency of the men.
Earlier, Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir reviewed the smartly turned out parade and awarded the Sword of Honour to Battalion Senior Under Officer Uzair Akram of 117 PMA Long Course, the President’s Gold Medal to Course Senior Under Officer Imtiaz Amin Khan of 117 PMA Long Course, Chief of Army Staff’s Overseas Gold Medal to Allied Under Officer Atajanon Jumamurad of 117 PMA Long Course from Turkmenistan and Chief of Army Staff Cane to Sergeant Muhammad Fahad Malik of 31 Graduate Course and Course Under Officer Muhammad Faisal Jawad of Technical Graduate Course 20. The Commandant’s Cane was awarded to Course Under Officer Rizwan Akhtar of 36 Integrated Course.
Later, the senior division which comprised cadets of 117 PMA Long Course, 31 Graduate, 36 Integrated Course and Technical Graduate Course 20 passed out on the martial tune of Army Brass Band. A large number of diplomats, senior serving and retired Armed Forces officers and relatives of the passing out cadets witnessed the parade.
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APP:
Passing out parade of the 117th Long Course at the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul was held here in the Academy at Abbottabad today. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir was the chief guest at the occasion. BSUO Uzair Akram was awarded the Sword of Honor. Two Hindu cadets also were among the cadets who successfully completed the course.
No /2008-ISPR
Dated 19-4-08
Rawlpindi, April 19: ”History of Pakistan Army is full of such heroes who inspired courage and bravery. I am confident that newly commissioned officers, will live up to their legend and continue to strive for bringing more laurels to the Service”, these remarks were made by Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir while addressing cadets during passing out parade ceremony of 117 PMA Long Course, 31 Graduate, 36 Integrated Course and Technical Graduate Course 20, which was held today at Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul.
Addressing the parade, he congratulated the passing out cadets on successful completion of training and on grant of commission in Pakistan Army. He said that this day is of great significance for cadets who will leave the academy and join the field Army. Today is just the beginning of their lifelong career in the Army; full of many challenges. Never be complacent with your present and always exert to improve further, as a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, he said.
While advising Cadets, Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir said that they are stepping into a very demanding career, which requires from them utmost devotion, dedication and sacrifice. As an Officer of the Army their prime and foremost responsibility is to enhance the combat efficiency of the men.
Earlier, Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir reviewed the smartly turned out parade and awarded the Sword of Honour to Battalion Senior Under Officer Uzair Akram of 117 PMA Long Course, the President’s Gold Medal to Course Senior Under Officer Imtiaz Amin Khan of 117 PMA Long Course, Chief of Army Staff’s Overseas Gold Medal to Allied Under Officer Atajanon Jumamurad of 117 PMA Long Course from Turkmenistan and Chief of Army Staff Cane to Sergeant Muhammad Fahad Malik of 31 Graduate Course and Course Under Officer Muhammad Faisal Jawad of Technical Graduate Course 20. The Commandant’s Cane was awarded to Course Under Officer Rizwan Akhtar of 36 Integrated Course.
Later, the senior division which comprised cadets of 117 PMA Long Course, 31 Graduate, 36 Integrated Course and Technical Graduate Course 20 passed out on the martial tune of Army Brass Band. A large number of diplomats, senior serving and retired Armed Forces officers and relatives of the passing out cadets witnessed the parade.
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APP:
Passing out parade of the 117th Long Course at the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul was held here in the Academy at Abbottabad today. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir was the chief guest at the occasion. BSUO Uzair Akram was awarded the Sword of Honor. Two Hindu cadets also were among the cadets who successfully completed the course.
