The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited the Karachi Corps area of responsibility, where he was briefed on operational preparedness and key training initiatives undertaken by the Army, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
During his visit, the COAS also inaugurated Innovista Indus IT Park, a hub aimed at empowering Pakistan’s youth by fostering academia-industry collaboration in the field of Information Technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, and notable civil community members attended the inauguration ceremony.
The Chief Minister Sindh emphasized the importance of IT domain for optimal exploitation of potential of youth and economic growth.
The COAS highlighted that such projects are aimed at providing the most conducive environment to further promote the growth of IT Industry in the Country, which is already accelerating at a respectable pace.
The Army Chief also interacted with the business community of Karachi. He appreciated the contributions of business community and entrepreneurs towards the Country’s economic growth.
The participants expressed confidence and praised SIFC for its role towards achieving the positive economic indicators, which are providing an enabling environment for further economic growth.
The COAS commended the efforts of federal and provincial governments towards supporting all initiatives and remarked that naysayers who made failed efforts towards creating despair and despondency in the society have been defeated through the collective efforts of all stakeholders.
General Asim Munir appreciated the praiseworthy role performed by brotherly and friendly Countries especially China, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the economic recovery of Pakistan by helping us in multiple domains.
The COAS highlighted that Pakistan has remarkable potential in various domains and all must have unflinching trust and confidence in the bright future of Pakistan.
Given the immense resources and potential, Pakistan is destined to achieve its rightful position in the comity of nations, he said.
Earlier on arrival, the COAS was received by the Corps Commander Karachi.
 General Syed Asim Munir visited the Karachi Corps area of responsibility, where he was briefed on operational preparedness and key training initiatives undertaken by the Army.){kind=link}