Rawalpindi [Pakistan], Sept. 30 : Pakistan Army Chief General Raheel Sharif has said that the country has the most battle hardened army in the world and this is primarily due to the highest standards of physical fitness, professionalism and motivation of officers and men who face challenges dauntlessly.

The remarks were made at the finals of the fourth Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Young Soldiers Inter-Central Physical Agility and Combat Efficiency System (PACES) Championship at Abbottabad yesterday, reports the Dawn.

Sharif also appreciated the participants along with their trainers for achieving very high standards of physical fitness and professionalism. (ANI)