INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Mahmood Abbasi visited Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.The visit was aimed at creating synergy between the business
members of FPCCI, the Naval Chief said that in any national security construct; economic security occupies similar status as of military or
military capacity can only be achieved through robust and strong national economies
While underlining the role of Navy, Chief of the Naval Staff highlighted that the basic purpose of navies today is to protect the global
economic system, where their contribution is crucial
blessed with enormous sea resources
However, we could not exploit them fully, till to date
The Naval Chief reiterated that it is high time to enhance maritime awareness at all levels to exploit the oceans for the benefit of
He highlighted that there are many opportunities for business community to invest in Maritime Sector especially in shipping industry
The admiral said that Pakistan can increase its GDP by two to three times by developing Maritime Sector
The Naval Chief emphasized that FPCCI being the apex body of business community in Pakistan can play significant role in development of
Maritime Sector.President FPCCI Mr
Ghazanfar Bilour lauded the role and efforts of Pakistan Navy in making Sea Lanes of Communication safe for trade
He also acknowledged that this is the first ever visit by any Naval Chief to Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.Senior
Rajpur, President PIFFA Badar Badat and Vice President FPCCI Tariq Haleem also addressed audience on this occasion.The event was attended by
a large number of Naval officers and members of FPCCI and the business community.
