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National Security ‘Intimately’ Linked to Economy: COAS

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that National security is intimately linked to the economy while prosperity is a function of balance in security needs and economic growth.

Addressing the concluding session of a seminar on ‘Interplay of economy and security’ hosted by him in Rawalpindi on Thursday, he said the aim of various discussions and seminars is to bring stakeholders at one platform to formulate recommendations for a synergistic way forward.

The Army Chief apprised the business community about the improved internal security environment of the country which has enabled space for increased economic activity.

“Accessibility and responsiveness of the government economic team to the business community and displayed understanding between public and private institutions are good signs for intended positive trajectory in economic activity,” Gen Bajwa said.

The Government Economic Team, on the occasion, apprised business tycoons about initiatives introduced by the government to facilitate businesses and the encouraging results of stabilization efforts on the national economy.

The business community shared suggestions with the government team to further improve the environment for ease of doing business and assured the government that they will cooperate in the implementation of government reforms.

“We will also play our part by paying taxes and investing in a socially and economically responsible manner,” business tycoons said.

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