Army chief visits Karachi, vows continued action against illegal activities

Army chief attends provincial apex committee meeting

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited Karachi on Friday and attended meeting of the Provincial Apex Committee along with Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh, Justice (Retired) Maqbool Baqar.
On the occasion, the COAS was briefed about revised National Action Plan, operation in Kacha area of Sindh, security of foreign nationals employed on China Pakistan Economic Corridor and other projects, repatriation of illegal foreigners, foreign currency regularization measures, Karachi transformation plan, progress on SIFC initiatives in Sindh and Green Sindh initiatives, said a news release.
“LEAs and other Government departments will continue the enforcement actions against spectrum of illegal activities with full force to deny pilferage of resources and economic losses that the country suffers due to these activities,” the army chief stressed during the meeting.
He underscored the need for synergy among all relevant departments for gainful effects of the landmark initiatives.
The participants affirmed that state institutions, government departments and people were united for progress and prosperity of the province.
Earlier, upon arrival, the COAS was received by the Commander Karachi Corps.
Last week, the Army Chief also visited Lahore and attended meeting of the Provincial Apex Committee along with Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab, Mohsin Raza Naqvi.
He expressed similar resolve against the illegal activities in the meeting.

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