Federal Minister for Defence Production Khawaja Muhammad Asif visited Ministry of
Defence Production today.
On arrival, Minister was received by Secretary Defence Prodcution Lt Gen (Retd)
Muhammad Chiragh Haider and was introduced to the key appointment holders of the Ministry.
Minister was given an introductory briefing regarding Ministry’s executive departments
and organizational structure. The briefring was attended by senior officers of Ministry of Defence
Production.
The Defence Production Minister appreciated the performance and contribution of
defence industrial sector and its due role in modernizing the defence capabilities of Pakistan. He
also appreciated the contribution of defence industry in social sector. The Minister later as a
special mark lauded Defence industry’s role in earning much required foreign exchange.
Moreover, speaking on the occassion, the Federal Minister also impressed upon the fact that
the government is keen to provide maximum support towards progress of defence production
industry of Pakistan.
