Gen Asim Munir vows to eliminate mafias with ‘nation’s support’

COAS emphasized that the Green Pakistan Initiative aims to prioritize the agricultural sector.

Gen Asim Munir vows to eliminate mafias with ‘nation’s support’. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has pledged to eradicate all forms of mafias in the country with the support of the nation.

Addressing the National Farmers Convention in Islamabad, he reiterated the commitment to steer the country out of crises through agricultural reforms.

Referring to the natural resources of the country, he stated that Allah Almighty has bestowed Pakistan with abundant blessings, and no power in the world can hinder its development.

The Army Chief emphasized that the Green Pakistan Initiative aims to prioritize the agricultural sector. He mentioned that a significant portion of the income generated from the initiative will go to the provinces, while the rest will be allocated for farmers and agricultural research.

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COAS Munir highlighted the Pakistan Army’s role in serving the people and the farmers under this initiative. He mentioned that agriculture malls will be established in all districts, providing farmers with various agricultural facilities.

He stated that the initiative would ensure the provision of easy agricultural loans, a cold storage chain, climate-change-resistant seeds, and genetically engineered livestock to farmers.

A major chunk of the initiative’s income will go to the provinces, while the rest will be kept for farmers and agricultural research, he said, noting that the “role of the army in this is only to serve the people and farmers”.

The army chief added that agriculture malls will be organised in districts, where all kinds of agriculture-related facilities will be available to the farmers.

COAS Munir added that the provision of easy agricultural credit, cold storage chain, climate change-resistant seeds, and genetically engineered livestock will be ensured for the farmers.

“All types of mafia will be crushed together with the nation,” the army chief added.