COAS Munir calls for joint efforts to revive economy
Pakistan
Mineral projects are key to people's development: COAS
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir on Tuesday emphasised the need for concerted efforts to revive the country's economy.
Addressing the Pakistan Mineral Summit, COAS Munir said: "We must not despair. The government has taken all the institutions on board and ensured the formation of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)".
"From snow-capped mountains to vast deserts, from coasts to plains, what doesn't our country have?" the COAS said. He further said that staying on the path of peace and prosperity was perseverance.
Quoting Surah Al-Rahman, Gen Munir said: "The sky is the limit if one maintains such common resolve." He then again quoted the Holy Quran, saying, "The Higher Power helps those who help themselves".
Highlighting the importance of the mineral projects, Gen Munir said, "The mineral projects are the key to the development of people."
The army chief emphasised never losing hope and having faith in Allah and recited verses 155 and 156 of Surah Al-Baqarah of the Holy Quran.
He thanked Barrick Gold Corporation CEO Mark Bristow and Saudi Mining Engineer Khalid bin Saleh Al-Mudaifer, and other investors.
