The 56th Annual Parent Day was held at Cadet College Hasanabdal on 22nd December, 2009. The Punjab Chief Minister, Mian Shahbaz Sharif was the chief guest, who reviewed the parade and gave away the prizes and trophies. This was the first Parent Day under the command of the new Principal, Prof. Asif Malik.

Cadets from Haider Wing receiving the Overall Best Performance Trophy for 2009-2010

The event was attended in large numbers by the parents, guests, old boy's and including senior Abdalians like Mr. Ijaz Gillani, Khawaja Asif, Lt. Gen. Afzal Janjua, Mr. Rashid Khan and Mr. Adil Khattak. The Chief Minister announced to double the annual grant from Rs. 20 million to Rs. 40 million and also announced a grant of Rs. 100 million over three years for repairs and upgradation of the wings.