ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday said he had no doubt that the future generation of Pakistan will take the country to its ultimate zenith through their hard work, dedication and passion. He was addressing the academic excellence awards ceremony held for the students of Army Public School and College System (APSACS) who distinguished themselves in SSC and HSSC exams of the federal board. According to ISPR, the ceremony was held at GHQ Auditorium. The top general congratulated successful students, their parents and faculty for achieving excellent results. He said that Army Public School and College System is a leading education network with 183 institutions across the country and is imparting quality education to almost 200,000 students from various strata of society. The COAS said, “Our younger generation is blessed with enormous potential and are true guarantors of a bright, prosperous and safe Pakistan. I have no doubt that the future generation of Pakistan will take this country to its ultimate zenith through their hard work, dedication and passion.” General Raheel said educational institutions must lay more emphasis on character building of students for grooming of a well- rounded and wholesome personality. A large number of students, parents, faculty and APSACS staff attended the ceremony.