Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has assured the Pakistan Army\u2019s all-out support to complement the government\u2019s efforts to deal with the economic challenges facing the country. The army chief made these remarks during a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Tuesday. The huddle unveiled an elaborated \u2018Economic Revival Plan\u2019 in the wake of economic hardships being confronted by the country, an official statement issued by the PM Office said. The COAS, while speaking on the occasion, assured the army\u2019s all-out support to complement the government\u2019s efforts for Economic Revival Plan, considered fundamental to the socio-economic prosperity of Pakistanis and reclaiming the country\u2019s rightful stature among the comity of nations, the communique quoted the army chief as saying. PM Shehbaz recalled that his government inherited an economy which was on the brink of collapse. With bold and difficult decisions, it is now being steered towards growth and development, he said. \u201cThere are, however, massive challenges ahead. Export-oriented FDIs hold the key to economic revival. The government has, therefore decided to adopt a holistic\/whole-of-government approach which fosters partnerships within the federal and provincial governments for effective implementation and execution,\u201d the premier was quoted as saying in the meeting. The investors would be given primacy and fast-track approvals, through a well-coordinated approach, he added. The premier also observed that the expected investments would create jobs and livelihoods for the youth and women. “The focus should be on empowering young and females to realise their full potential.” He added: \u201cLet us resolve to work together, leave no stone unturned and be single-minded in our focus and direction.\u201d We can transform the destiny of Pakistan and its people. It would, however, not happen without hard work and staying the course on the path of progress and development, he added. \u201cPakistan and Pakistanis deserve nothing less from those who have been bestowed the responsibility to administer the country by Almighty Allah and the people of Pakistan,\u201d PM Shehbaz said. The plan envisages capitalising Pakistan\u2019s untapped potential in key sectors of defence production, agricultural\/livestock, minerals\/mining, IT and energy, through indigenous development as well as investments from friendly countries. To fast-track the development of projects, the establishment of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has been undertaken to act as a \u2018Single Window\u2019 interface for the potential investors as well as to adopt a unified approach, according to the official statement. The setup will shorten hitherto for cumbersome and lengthy business processes through a cooperative and collaborative \u2018whole of the government approach\u2019 with the representation of all stakeholders. It is aimed at creating horizontal-vertical synergy between federation and provinces; facilitating timely decision-making; avoiding duplication of effort; and ensuring swift project implementation. The high-ranking participation from federal and provincial governments clearly manifests the national resolve to turn around the economy despite all odds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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