ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has pledged to eradicate all forms of mafias in the country with the support of the nation, the military’s media wing said on Friday.
Addressing the National Farmers Convention in Islamabad, he reiterated the commitment to steer the country out of crises through agricultural reforms, the ISPR said in a statement.
Referring to the natural resources of the country, he stated that Allah Almighty has bestowed Pakistan with abundant blessings, and no power in the world can hinder its development.
The Army Chief emphasized that the Green Pakistan Initiative aims to prioritize the agricultural sector. He mentioned that a significant portion of the income generated from the initiative will go to the provinces, while the rest will be allocated for farmers and agricultural research.
COAS Munir highlighted the Pakistan Army’s role in serving the people and the farmers under this initiative. He mentioned that agriculture malls will be established in all districts, providing farmers with various agricultural facilities.
National Farmer’s Convention was held at Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad, today.
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He stated that the initiative would ensure the provision of easy agricultural loans, a cold storage chain, climate-change-resistant seeds, and genetically engineered livestock to farmers.
The army chief said that Pakistan experienced rapid growth in the sixties, but unfortunately, we lost sight of the fundamental principles of Quaid-e-Azam – faith, unity, and organisation. As a result, he added, the country faced a decline.
General Asim also vowed to suppress all types of mafia together with the nation.
The army chief emphasised that the farmers were the backbone of the country’s agriculture sector. “It’s your untiring hard work, toil and determination that plays a pivotal role in ensuring food security for millions of Pakistanis. You make us and the entire nation all proud,” he said.
He said that climate change and water scarcity were realities that challenged Pakistan’s food security and necessitated the use of technology and close government-public collaboration as being done under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
“Pakistan is endowed with immense potential and abundant resources. Together, we will navigate through these challenging times, by the grace of Allah, and attain our goals across every sector, InshaAllah,” he added.
General Munir said that the dividends of all initiatives by SIFC would help Pakistan come out of economic crisis. “United, we as a resilient nation, will lead Pakistan towards a progressive and prosperous future, InshaAllah”, the COAS added.
During his address, PM Kakar said that agriculture held immense importance for the socio-economic development of the country at the grassroots level.
The prime minister appreciated the collaborative work of ministries and departments for achieving various milestones under the umbrella of SIFC and stressed the need to expedite various initiatives.
