Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif witnessed the concluding ceremony of Inter Regimental Centre ‘Physical Agility and Combat Efficiency System’ (PACES) Championship held at Junior Leaders Academy Shinkiari today.

PACES has been introduced to further enhance physical fitness standards in the Army to successfully face challenging environment of the future battlefield. It relies on modern techniques and focuses on individuals rather than group based development, according to the ISPR press release.

COAS appreciated the phenomenal performance and competitive spirit and the efforts of both trainers and trainees in achieving these standards.

Emphasizing on the need of physical fitness for a soldier, the army chief reiterated that peace time training is the only guarantor for success during war. He also lauded all ranks for their unflinching resolve in the ongoing Operation Zarb-e-Azb.