RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Monday visited Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) at Kakul, Inter-Services Public Relations said in a statement issued here.

The visit was focused on reviewing the current training regime for cadets and PMA’s capacity enhancement projects, including inauguration of the fourth Pakistan Battalion.

The army chief appreciated ongoing improvements in the training and administrative facilities for the cadets, said the ISPR statement.

Speaking on the occasion, General Sharif emphasised the need for future leadership to focus on their professional grooming.

“With an enhanced degree of professional ethos, pride and esprit de corps we can meet all challenges effectively and comprehensively.

“In the fight against terrorism, our officers have always upheld the proud tradition of leading from the front, regardless of the cost,” said the army chief.