COAS Munir assures interim govt of all-out support for economic revival
Pakistan
PM Kakar directs to accelerate execution of identified projects under SIFC
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir on Monday reaffirmed the army's full support to caretaker government for continuity of policies in a bid to revive country’s economy and steer Pakistan towards progress and prosperity.
The assurance was given during the apex committee meeting of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
Chairing the meeting, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar directed the authorities concerned to accelerate the realisation of identified projects by capitalising the enabling environment already achieved through Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
The meeting was attended by Chief of Army Staff, entire federal cabinet, chief ministers, provincial ministers and high-level government officials.
The meeting was given a wholesome review of SIFC initiatives encompassing progress in key areas and benchmarks achieved thus far in a short span of time.
Prime Minister Kakar appreciated the efficient functioning of SIFC through a collaborative “Whole of Government Approach” for achieving horizontal and vertical synergy. The apex committee appreciated SIFC’s outreach strategy to achieve global traction and ongoing engagements with brotherly / friendly countries including productive visits of high-level delegations from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS).
The apex committee expressed confidence on SIFC initiatives and displayed its resolve and support in maintaining the positive trajectory towards revival of the country’s economy. The body also endorsed the projects, approved by previous government, for attracting investments in key sectors of agriculture, livestock, mining, minerals, information technology and energy.
