{"id":8753,"date":"2023-09-28T13:33:06","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T13:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/actions-against-spectrum-of-illegal-activities-to-continue-to-rid-pakistan-of-economic-losses-coas\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T13:33:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T13:33:06","slug":"actions-against-spectrum-of-illegal-activities-to-continue-to-rid-pakistan-of-economic-losses-coas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/actions-against-spectrum-of-illegal-activities-to-continue-to-rid-pakistan-of-economic-losses-coas\/","title":{"rendered":"Actions against \u2018spectrum of illegal activities\u2019 to continue to rid Pakistan of economic losses: COAS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir on Thursday vowed that actions against a \u201cspectrum of illegal activities\u201d will continue with \u201cfull force\u201d to rid Pakistan of \u201csubstantial economic losses\u201d.<\/p>\n

The army chief passed these remarks at a meeting of the Provincial Apex Committee of Punjab. Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi was also in attendance.<\/p>\n

During the meeting, the COAS was briefed about the overall security situation, including actions against electricity and gas theft, hoarding and foreign currency smuggling, according to a statement released by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).<\/p>\n

It said the forum was briefed on measures taken for the protection of minorities and the progress of operations in riverine areas. The participants further reviewed the repatriation of illegal foreign nationals.<\/p>\n

The ISPR said the forum was also apprised of progress on the Special Investment Facilitation Council<\/a> and Green Punjab initiatives.<\/p>\n

\u201cLaw enforcement actions against a spectrum of illegal activities will continue with full force in collaboration with the LEAs and the concerned government departments to rid Pakistan of the substantial economic losses it continues to suffer due to pilferage done by different methods,\u201d the military\u2019s media wing quoted Gen Munir as saying.<\/p>\n

The COAS underscored the need for synergy among all relevant departments for the gainful effects of the landmark initiatives.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe participants affirmed that state institutions, government departments and people are united for the progress and prosperity of the province,\u201d the ISPR statement added.<\/p>\n

Earlier, upon arrival, COAS was received by the Lahore Corps Commander.<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, the army chief had also met the business community in Lahore and assured them of fostering transparency in dollar exchange and interbank rates.<\/p>\n

During the four-hour meeting<\/a>, Gen Munir had signalled towards the country\u2019s bright future in view of the upcoming huge foreign investments in various sectors.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir on Thursday vowed that actions against a \u201cspectrum of illegal activities\u201d will continue with \u201cfull force\u201d to rid Pakistan of \u201csubstantial economic losses\u201d. The army chief passed these remarks at a meeting of the Provincial Apex Committee of Punjab. Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi was also in attendance. 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