Army Chief thanks neighboring countries for facilitating Pakistan’s economic recovery

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Friday thanked neighboring countries, including China and Saudi Arabia for facilitating Pakistan’s economic recovery.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief expressed these views during a visit to the Karachi Corps’ area of responsibility, where he was briefed on operational preparedness and key training initiatives undertaken by the military.

“COAS appreciated the praiseworthy role performed by brotherly and friendly countries especially China, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and UAE in the economic recovery of Pakistan by helping us in multiple domains,” the military’s media wing said in a statement.

“During his visit, COAS also inaugurated Innovista Indus IT Park, a hub aimed at empowering Pakistan’s youth by fostering academia-industry collaboration in the field of Information Technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence.

“COAS highlighted that such projects are aimed at providing the most conducive environment to further promote the growth of IT Industry in the country, which is already accelerating at a respectable pace.”

The army chief also interacted with Karachi’s business community during his visit. He appreciated the contributions of business community and entrepreneurs towards the country’s economic growth.

“COAS highlighted that Pakistan has remarkable potential in various domains and all must have unflinching trust and confidence in the bright future of Pakistan. Given the immense resources and potential, Pakistan is destined to achieve its rightful position in the comity of nations, Insha Allah.”