A Pakistan Army cadet has achieved a major international distinction after being declared the “overall best foreign military cadet” at Australia’s Royal Military College (RMC), Duntroon, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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The honour was awarded to Cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas of the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) 152 Long Course during the passing out parade held in Canberra on May 5, 2026. The award recognizes the highest-performing foreign cadet across all dimensions of training, including academic excellence, military discipline, leadership skills, and physical performance.
آسٹریلیا میں پاکستانی کیڈٹ کی شاندار کامیابی، پاک فوج کی پیشہ ورانہ مہارت کی عالمی سطح پر پذیرائی
آسٹریلیا کے رائل ملٹری کالج میں پاکستانی کیڈٹ سردار ارسام عباس بہترین کارکردگی کی بنیاد پر “اوورآل بیسٹ فارن ملٹری کیڈٹ” قرار
ارسام عباس کو اس اعزاز سے 5 مئی 2026 کو آسٹریلیا میں… pic.twitter.com/947OX29ZPA
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آئی ایس پی آر کے مطابق یہ اعزاز پاسنگ آؤٹ پریڈ کے موقع پر دیا گیا، جو اس غیر ملکی کیڈٹ کو ملتا ہے جو تمام تربیتی شعبوں میں نمایاں کارکردگی کا مظاہرہ کرے۔
تقریب کا جائزہ آسٹریلوی چیف آف آرمی لیفٹیننٹ جنرل سائمن اسٹیورٹ نے لیا، جبکہ اس موقع پر سفارتی حکام، پاکستانی ہائی کمشنر،… pic.twitter.com/PQEg0kPIWR— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) May 6, 2026
In its statement, ISPR described the achievement as a reflection of the “highest standards of professionalism, commitment and excellence” demonstrated by junior leadership within the Pakistan Army. The ceremony was reviewed by Australian Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart and attended by senior military officials, members of the diplomatic corps, including Pakistan’s High Commissioner in Canberra, and families of graduating cadets.
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Rawalpindi, 06 May, 2026The Australian Royal Military College (RMC), Duntroon has declared Pakistani Army Cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas (PMA 152 Long Course) the “Overall Best Foreign Military Cadet” on the passing out parade held at RMC Duntroon, Canberra on 5 May 2026.
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The military’s media wing highlighted that Pakistan and Australia share a long-standing defence cooperation relationship. Since 2009, 46 Pakistan Army cadets have graduated from RMC Duntroon, while seven Pakistani officers have served as platoon commanders on its faculty since 2013, reflecting continued military exchange and training collaboration between the two countries.
ISPR also noted that this marks the 14th time a Pakistani cadet has been named the best foreign cadet at the prestigious institution. The statement recalled that among previous recipients was Lieutenant Nasir Hussain Khalid Selhria, who was martyred in North Waziristan in 2020, with his name now inscribed on a memorial stone at the RMC parade ground.
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The achievement has been presented as a symbol of Pakistan Army cadets’ consistent performance in international military training institutions and a continuation of their representation in global defence academies.