AWARAN: Chief of Army Staff Gen Syed Asim Munir says the journey of peace and prosperity will continue with the support of the people of Pakistan.
The army chief was speaking after a briefing during his visit to Awaran district of Balochistan, according to the Public Relations Department of Pakistan Army (ISPR).
In his address to the elders of the area and army officers, COAS Gen Munir highlighted the importance of agriculture and the commitment of the army for the Green Pakistan Initiative.
The army chief promised that farmers would be provided with loans, seeds, fertilisers, and solar tubewells on easy terms besides services of agricultural experts to enhance per acre yield. Farmers would be made partners in the development of the country, he added.
The army chief said a prosperous Balochistan would make Pakistan prosperous.
He was all praise for the brave people of Balochistan. “We are proud of these brave men who stood firm with during difficult times. Armed forces and law enforcement agencies will continue the journey of peace and prosperity together with the people,” Gen Munir continued.
Later, the army chief inaugurated Cadet College Awaran and met the teachers and students.
Earlier on arrival, the Balochistan corps commander received Gen Munir and briefed him on the security situation. He met the families of martyrs, local elders and farmers, and paid tribute to the martyrs.
