Army ready to face any aggression: COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Thursday said the Pakistan Army was the most battle-hardened army in the world and it was ready to face aggression from across the border.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday, General Raheel visited Abbottabad and witnessed the finals of 4th COAS Young Soldiers Inter Central PACES (Physical Agility and Combat Efficiency System) Championship at the FF Centre.

The army chief said, “Pakistan Army is the most battle-hardened army in the world and it is primarily due to the highest standard of physical fitness, professionalism and motivation of our officers and men who face the challenges dauntlessly”.

Meanwhile, the members of Standing Committee on Defence Production visited thesecurity situation on borders, entire threat spectrum and operational preparedness of the Army. According to ISPR, the committee members headed by Chairman of the Standing Committee Khawaja Sohail Mansoor were welcomed by Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif.

Director General Military Operations (DGMO) briefed the parliamentarians on current security situation on borders, the entire threat spectrum and operational preparedness of the Army.