QUETTA, 14 October, 2026 (Nosheen): A total of 173 soldiers have formally joined the Pakistan Army after successfully completing Basic Military Training-22 at the Baloch Training Wing in Quetta. A passing-out parade was held to mark the completion of their training, with the General Officer Commanding (GOC) Quetta attending the ceremony as the chief guest. During the event, the chief guest presented awards to trainees who demonstrated outstanding performance throughout their training. A large number of family members of the newly trained soldiers and local residents attended the ceremony to celebrate the occasion. The newly inducted soldiers expressed their determination to make every sacrifice for the defence and security of their homeland. Soldiers from Balochistan said they were proud and delighted to join the Pakistan Army and successfully complete their military training. They also stated that they had voluntarily chosen to join the armed forces to serve their country and contribute to its defence.