Passing-out Parade of cadets of 149^th Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Long Course, 14^th Mujahid Course, 68^th Integrated Course and 23^rd Lady Cadet Course was held at PMA Kakul on April 20, 2024. 49 Cadets from friendly countries were also among the passed out cadets.

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), was the Chief Guest while Chief of the General Staff (CGS), General Metin Gürak of the Turkish Armed Forces was the Guest of Honor on the occasion.

CJCSC reviewed and addressed the parade. CJCSC and the Turkish Chief of General Staff gave away awards to the distinguished cadets.
The coveted Sword of Honor was awarded to Academy Senior Under Officer, Muhammad Nauman Abdullah and President's Gold medal to Company Senior Under Officer, Muhammad Abdullah Javed of 149^th PMA Long Course. The CJCSC Overseas Gold Medal was awarded to Friendly Country Senior Under Officer Fahad Bin Aqil Al Towarqi Al Fallaj from KSA. The COAS Cane was awarded to Course Under Officer Ilyas Khan of 14^th Mujahid Course. The Commandant's Canes were awarded to Course Junior Under Officer Danish Sattar of 68^th Integrated Course and Course Under Officer Sher Bano of 23^rd Lady Cadet Course.

The CJCSC felicitated the passing out cadets and their proud parents on the successful completion of their training at PMA.

On the occasion, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza said, "Since its inception, PMA has remained the cradle of leadership and center of excellence for cadets joining the premier institution of Army. Over the years, PMA has also trained scores of foreign cadets whose brilliant performance in their respective Armies stands testament to the professional ethos of PMA. Today’s parade serves as an illustrious example of military discipline at its finest and reflects the sterling ethos of the Academy and Pakistan Army alike.”
Earlier on arrival, CJCSC was received by Commandant PMA.