LAHORE MIRROR — Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has urged young people to prioritize education, skills, entrepreneurship and fact-based analysis as they navigate an increasingly volatile world shaped by social media and propaganda.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Munir made the remarks during an interaction with a delegation of Harvard Business School students visiting Pakistan. The delegation included students from several countries.
The discussion covered regional and global developments, Pakistan’s security outlook and the country’s efforts to promote peace, stability and prosperity in the region and beyond.
The army chief emphasized the importance of empowering young people with education and practical skills, encouraging entrepreneurship and developing the ability to distinguish facts from misinformation.
He also highlighted the role that young people can play in making a meaningful contribution to society at a time when global affairs are becoming increasingly complex and vulnerable to social media-driven narratives and propaganda.
The Harvard Business School students shared their experiences of their ongoing visit to Pakistan, expressing appreciation for the openness and hospitality of the Pakistani people. They also highlighted what they described as the country’s significant potential and opportunities.
The interaction comes as Pakistan continues diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East and supporting a lasting end to the conflict between the United States and Iran.
Field Marshal Munir visited Tehran on August 24, where he held meetings with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Supreme National Security Council representative Mohsen Rezaei, Parliament Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.
According to the ISPR, discussions between Pakistan and Iran included the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and efforts toward an “expedited termination” of the US-Iran conflict.
Pakistan has increasingly positioned itself as a mediator between Washington and Tehran, seeking to facilitate dialogue and de-escalation in the wider Middle East crisis. Islamabad previously helped broker a two-week ceasefire between the two sides on April 8 and has continued diplomatic efforts to relay messages between the United States and Iran.
