QUETTA: A grand and impressive passing-out parade for the 21st batch of soldiers completing their basic military training course was held at the Baloch Training Wing in Quetta.
The Commandant of the Baloch Regiment Centre attended the event as the chief guest. At the conclusion of the parade, he congratulated the newly passed-out soldiers and their families, praising their dedication, hard work, and determination.
A total of 170 recruits from various districts of Balochistan successfully completed six months of rigorous and comprehensive military training, formally joining the Pakistan Army.
During the ceremony, outstanding performers in the training course were awarded honorary shields and prizes.
The passing-out soldiers expressed their emotions, stating that the challenges faced during training had strengthened them not only physically but also mentally.
They added that the six-month program included a wide range of physical and mental exercises that refined their personalities and professional skills.
Now enlisted in the Pakistan Army, they are committed to playing their role in defending the country.
The event concluded with the national anthem and prayers for the prosperity of the nation and the country.
Participants described the passing-out parade as an exemplary display of discipline, enthusiasm, and national spirit.
Baloch youth from Pakistan’s Balochistan province have increasingly participated in the Pakistan Army, reflecting ongoing efforts to boost provincial representation in the national armed forces and integrate the region more fully into mainstream institutions.
The Baloch Regiment, one of the army’s oldest and most decorated infantry units with roots tracing back to the early 19th century British Indian Army, serves as a prominent symbol of this involvement, though its battalions today draw recruits from across Pakistan following post-independence amalgamations.
In recent years, the Pakistan Army has actively promoted recruitment drives targeted at Balochistan, including announcements for soldier positions in 2025 and special quotas or relaxed standards to encourage greater enlistment from the province.
Ceremonies like passing-out parades at training centers in Quetta frequently highlight batches of hundreds of Baloch recruits completing rigorous training and formally joining the ranks, often praised for their discipline and commitment to national defense.
These initiatives aim to provide economic opportunities, professional development, and a sense of inclusion for young Baloch men amid the province’s challenges with unemployment and underdevelopment.
While historical underrepresentation has fueled grievances, increased recruitment is viewed by authorities as a step toward building trust and empowering local youth through service in a prestigious national institution.
