CDF Emphasizes Role of Education and Skill Development

WNAM REPORT: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, spoke about the importance of education, skill development, entrepreneurship met with a delegation of Harvard Business School students representing several countries during their visit to Pakistan.
The conversation touched on regional and global developments, Pakistan’s security outlook, and ongoing efforts to promote peace, stability and prosperity both within the region and beyond. The COAS & CDF spoke about the importance of education, skill development, entrepreneurship and fact-based analytical thinking for young people navigating an increasingly volatile world shaped by social media and propaganda.
The visiting students shared positive reflections on their trip, particularly praising the openness and warmth they encountered among Pakistanis, as well as the significant potential and opportunities they observed in the country.
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The 2026 Pakistan Symposium set out to reshape both how Pakistan is perceived internationally and how it views itself. Rather than dwelling on crisis-driven narratives, organizers aimed to build stronger connections between Pakistan’s leadership, its future trajectory, and partners in the United States — creating a space where global expertise could inform Pakistan’s specific context, while Pakistan’s own experience could contribute to broader international discussions.