RAWALPINDI (Online) - Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Thursday again made it clear that the Pakistan Army is one of the best armies of the world, adding the people of Pakistan would not hesitate to render every sacrifice for the sake of their country and to eliminate militancy tooth and nail. Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani expressed these views during the 5th Annual Conference of Subedar Majors held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Thursday. According to military sources, the COAS said that the military leadership is taking gigantic efforts for the welfare of jawans and education of their children. General Kayani said that the Pakistan Army is fully aware of the internal and external threats faced by the country. In the war against terrorism, our officers and soldiers have made great sacrifices and have achieved tremendous success. He said that the sacrifices of the Pakistan Army in the war against terrorism are unforgettable. He said every soldier of the Army is ready to defend the country. He further said that the Pakistan Army is highly talented and none of its soldier will step even an inch backward defending the motherland. He said that the Army would not forget its martyred who laid down their lives for the country. With the able support of the people, the COAS said, we will defeat terrorists. Later, Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani interacted with the Army/Formation Subedar Majors during the 5th Annual Conference. Later, the Subedar Majors had a discussion with the COAS.