Army Chief to provide support against illicit activities draining Pakistani economy

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir pledged full support from the military in operations aimed at combating illegal activities and preventing economic losses.

The provincial apex committee meeting chaired by Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar along with Balochistan Chief Minister Balochistan Ali Mar­dan Khan Domki and Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir in Quetta on Wednesday.

The prime minister emphasised that “socio-economic development of Balochistan is imperative for ensuring peace and development in the province”.

The forum revised National Action Plan, law enforcement operations, an­ti-smuggling and anti-narcotics operations in Balochistan, securi­ty of foreign nationals employed on CPEC and non-CPEC projects, repatriation of illegal foreigners, foreign currency regularisation measures, and progress on SIFC initiatives in Balochistan.

Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar spoke about the initiatives taken by the SIFC at the federal level, adding that they should have a trickledown effect in each province for the people of the area.

PM Kakar said Balochistan was rich in mines and minerals, therefore, development in the sector will generate economic activity and job opportunities for the people of the area.