Saturday, April 23, 2011

Passing out Parade of 123rd PMA Long Course

An impressive Passing out parade of 123rd PMA Long Course, Integrated Course 42nd and Lady Cadets Course 8th was held at Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani was the chief guest on the occasion.



Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani congratulated all the graduating cadets on successful completion of their basic military training. He during his address said that Pakistan Army is fully aware of internal and external threats to the country and will come upto the expectations of the nation. In the ongoing war against terrorism, our officers and soldiers have made great sacrifices and have achieved tremendous success.


COAS said that people of the country value their freedom and independence more than anything else and consider no sacrifice too great to preserve it. He called upon people to remain optimistic and keep the dream of strong and prosperous Pakistan alive. I have no doubt that all of us together can achieve it.



COAS further said that people have the capacity and will to do it, whatever the difficulties and challenges. Let us revive our promise to make Pakistan a strong country, worthy of its name and the aspiration of its people.

The Chief of Army Staff reiterated that this profession demands strong resolve and conviction. You can reach the zenith of glory by following the high standards of professionalism and valor set by your illustrious predecessors.



Earlier, the Chief of Army Staff reviewed the smartly turned out parade and awarded medals. The coveted Sword of Honour was awarded to Academy Senior Under Officer Abdul Malik from 123rd PMA Long Course, The President’s Gold Medal to Battalion Senior Under Officer Qazi Fasih Ud Din from 123rd PMA Long Course, the Chief of Army Staff Overseas Gold Medal to Allied Under Officer Tukakov Betyr Naryzbayewish from Kazakistan, the Commandant’s Cane for the best cadet of Integrated course 42nd was awarded to Course Under Rizwan Abdul Malik. The Commandant Cane for the best cadet of Lady Cadets’ Course 8th was awarded to Course Under Officer Ayesha Aslam.


Major General Mazhar Jamil, 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.


Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani awarding coveted Sword of Honour to Academy Senior Under Officer Abdul Malik from 123rd PMA Long Course during Passing Out Parade held at Pakistan Military Academy Kakul, Abbottabad on Saturday. (23-4-2011)





Saturday, April 16, 2011

Convocation ceremony of 123rd PMA Long Course

Convocation ceremony of 123rd PMA Long Course was held at Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Abbottabad today. Lieutenant General Khalid Nawaz Khan, Corps Commander Rawalpindi was the chief guest on the occasion.

Lieutenant General Khalid Nawaz Khan congratulated the cadets of 123rd PMA long courses on achieving the memorable day of their life and appreciated the hard work put in by the faculty staff of the Academy in preparing and training future leaders of the Pakistan Armed Forces. He further said the award of this degree in the military career will surely pave the way for many more successes in future. He further sais that “The successful completion of the degree program confirms your potential and resolve to become able leaders of men, and ardent supporters of the motherland and the Army”.

Major Major General Mazhar Jamil, Commandant Pakistan Military Academy said that Pakistan Military Academy has the mandate to transform the raw talent of youth, given in its charge, into military leaders who are dedicated professionals and enlightened human beings. Therefore, at Pakistan Military Academy, personality development and intellectual grooming of the cadets assume primary importance.

Later, Lieutenant General Khalid Nawaz Khan gave away degrees and medals to the graduating cadets. Academy Senior Under Officer Muhammad Abdul Malik was given COAS Medal, Battalion Senior Under Officer Muhammad Shakeel received Tactics Medal in military subjects whereas Shooting Medal went to Gentleman Cadet Muhammad Rizwan Arif and Lady Cadet Majida Muhammad. Physical Efficiency Medal was received by CSS Abdul Samad and Lady Cadet Rabia Hannan.

The ceremony was attended by a large number of serving and retired Armed Forces Officers, parents and relatives of the cadets.