RAWALPINDI: Federal Minister for Defence Production Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Friday visited Ministry of Defence Production.
On arrival, Khwaja Asif was received by Secretary Defence Production Lt Gen (Retd) Muhammad Chiragh Haider and was introduced to the important appointment holders of the Ministry.
He was given an introductory briefing regarding the ministry’s executive departments and organizational structure. The briefing was attended by top officers of Ministry of Defence Production.
The Defence Production Minister commended the performance and contribution of defence industrial sector in its due role in modernizing the defence capabilities of Pakistan. He also lauded contribution of defence industry in social sector.
Defence ministry’s role in forex reserves
Khwaja Asif also commended defence industry’s role in earning much required foreign exchange for the country.
Furthermore, while speaking on the occasion, he also impressed upon the fact that the government was keen to provide maximum support towards progress of defence production industry of Pakistan.
