ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani army cadet has secured a prestigious international military award at Australia’s premier training institution, the military's media wing said on Wednesday.
Cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas was awarded the title of “Overall Best Foreign Military Cadet” at the Royal Military College, Duntroon, during a graduation ceremony held on Tuesday in Canberra, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
The honor is given to the highest-ranking international cadet based on overall performance across academic, military and leadership training.
The parade was reviewed by Australia’s Chief of Army, Lt. Gen. Simon Stuart, and attended by diplomatic officials, including Pakistan’s high commissioner to Australia, as well as families of graduating cadets and members of the Australian Defense Force.
Pakistan’s military described the award as a reflection of the professionalism and standards of its junior officers.
Pakistan and Australia maintain longstanding defense ties, including training exchanges. Since 2009, 46 Pakistani cadets have graduated from the Royal Military College, while several Pakistani officers have served on its faculty as platoon commanders.
According to ISPR, this marks the 14th time a Pakistani cadet has received the distinction. Among previous recipients was Lt. Nasir Hussain Khalid Selhria, who was later killed during an operation in North Waziristan in 2020. His name is inscribed on a memorial at the college’s parade ground.
