Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir on Thursday vowed that actions against a “spectrum of illegal activities” will continue with “full force” to rid Pakistan of “substantial economic losses”.

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.

During the meeting, the COAS — who was received by the Lahore corps commander — 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).

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.

Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir on Thursday vowed that actions against a “spectrum of illegal activities” will continue with “full force” to rid Pakistan of “substantial economic losses”.

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.

During the meeting, the COAS — who was received by the Lahore corps commander — 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).

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.