Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Friday expressed concern over the environment of pessimism and chaos being created on social media through fake news that the state was losing its writ. He expressed these remarks during his address at the National Farmer’s Convention where he graced the occasion as the guest of honour. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar was also present at the convention.
The event was attended by federal ministers, agricultural experts and senior government officials.
COAS said that “rumours” and “negative impressions” were being spread about Pakistan on social media.
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.
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