Pakistan Army cadet wins ‘International Medal’ at UK military academy

The award was given for high performance in education, training and physical fitness: ISPR

Pakistan Army cadet Sheroz Shahid has clinched overseas International Medal at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) UK.

"The award is given for high performance in education, training and physical fitness fields displayed during the training period," said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement on Friday.



"The medal was awarded by Gen Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter, Chief of General  Staff of British Army who was [the] reviewing officer of the Parade, the military's media wing added.

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On March 26, eight Army officers were awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz (military), 15 officers were honoured with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (military) and 24 were given Tamgha-e-Bisalat at an investiture ceremony was held at Corps Headquarters Peshawar for their acts of gallantry during operations.

Paying rich tribute to the martyrs and surviving fighters, the corps commander said, “We owe peace and stability to the selfless devotion and sacrifices of these officers and soldiers.”