General Syed Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), announced that the government and state institutions had ensured the establishment of the Special Investment Facilitation Council to bring the stakeholders together on a single platform. He spoke at the Pakistan Mineral Summit in Islamabad and said these things.
COAS invites foreign investors: According to the army chief, the council had established new guidelines to make it easier for domestic and foreign companies to conduct business.
“It is our societal duty to contribute to the nation’s economy as a whole. We must not give up. Our nation is rich in minerals, and in order to fully realise this potential, we welcome foreign companies to participate in unearthing Pakistan’s untapped resources.
“We’ll make sure there’s an investor-friendly framework that cuts out pointless delays and offers straightforward terms and conditions for doing business. Large-scale mining prospects exist in our nation and will be realised with cooperation, he continued.
He also expressed his gratitude to Engineer Khalid bin Saleh Al Madifar, the Saudi Mining Minister, Mark Bristow, and the rest of the investor community.
Additionally, The COAS emphasised the value of steadfast commitment to the pursuit of peace and prosperity. He believed that initiatives focused on natural resources are the first steps towards broad socioeconomic improvement.
Further, Just watch your territory, extending from the snow-clad summits to the expansive desert landscapes, from the long coastline to the huge plains, he said, pointing to the country’s abundant natural resource endowments. Is there anything this property doesn’t already have?
“If the nation has profound commitment, then the sky is the limit and its vastness awaits us,” he said.