ISLAMABAD, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir said on Friday that the country's army will continue to provide all possible support for the economic development of Pakistan.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army, said the army chief attended the Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI) conference, where he underscored that the Army's efforts would contribute towards comprehensive national security and the collective good of the nation.
"Pakistan is a blessed land with an industrious and resilient nation that needs to come together for national development," said Munir while addressing the conference held in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.
According to the ISPR, the forum was briefed about the multifaceted GPI initiatives and significant benchmarks achieved in a short time, including the establishment of model farms, water management schemes, technology innovations, and investment partnerships aimed at ensuring food security and enhancing agricultural productivity in Pakistan.
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal and Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain lauded the transformative initiative and underscored that agriculture is the lifeline of Pakistan, hoping that it would introduce contemporary best practices in Pakistan's agriculture sector. ■
