COAS hosts ‘Interplay of Economy & Security’

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that the national security was intimately linked to the economy.

COAS Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday hosted a seminar on ‘Interplay of Economy and Security’, a concluding session of stakeholders at the Army Auditorium.

During the event, Qamar Javed Bajwa said that national security was intimately linked to the economy while prosperity is a function of balance in security needs and economic growth.

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The army chief apprised participants about the improved internal security environment of the country, which has enabled space for increased economic activity.

He said that accessibility and responsiveness of government economic team to the business community and displayed understanding between public and private institutions was a good sign for the intended positive trajectory in economic activity.

The army chief also thanked all participants for the purposeful utilization of the joint forum by stakeholders for discussions and seminars leading to the formulation of policy recommendations for subsequent processes and implementation.