COAS Asim Munir resolves military’s continued support for economic development

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir expressed resolve that the Pakistan Army would continue its support in economic development of the country.The army chief, along with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, federal and provincial ministers and others, visited Green Pakistan Initiative projects in Cholistan.Addressing a gathering, the COAS said Punjab had emerged as an agricultural powerhouse of Pakistan. He appreciated the leadership role of Punjab and farmers in modern agriculture.He said the achievements made in a short period of time under the Green Corporate Program were encouraging and a harbinger of progress.The COAS and the Punjab chief minister also inaugurated the Smart Agri Farm, Green Agri Malls, and the Agri Research Facilitation Center.During the visit, participants were also briefed on modern agricultural machinery used for the development of the agriculture sector.To promote modern irrigation systems, 25 Green Agri Malls have been established across the province, with plans to complete 250 such malls across the country by the end of the year.Additionally, a modern agricultural farm covering 5,000 acres has been launched under the project.The Green Agri Mall and Services Company will provide farmers with quality seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides at discounted prices. Farmers will also have access to agricultural machinery, including drones, at discounted rental rates.The chief minister said the foundation for a revolution in modern agriculture had been laid in Cholistan and Punjab.She said the development of agriculture was the guarantee of farmers’ progress and the prosperity in Pakistan.