In a bid to boost agricultural productivity and encourage self-sufficiency in food production, the Pakistan army is preparing to commence agricultural farming on thousands of acres of barren land in the Zarmalan area of South Waziristan.
According to a national daily, the Pakistan army plans to expand this project and 41,000 acres of land will be made cultivable. Talking about the project, Corps Commander, Peshawar, Lieutenant General Sardar Hasan Azhar Hayat, expressed the military’s commitment towards increasing agricultural farming in the province.
He said that the Pakistan army has formulated an agricultural plan for the 41,000 acres of barren land in South Waziristan’s Zarmalan area. He also talked about the investment opportunities in various sectors such as minerals, hydropower, agriculture, and tourism in KPK, which could enhance its resources. Â
The Corps Commander added that they have collaborated with the provincial government to attract investments in these sectors, resulting in positive outcomes.
An official of the provincial government described the relationship between them and the armed forces as “extremely cordial.” He highlighted the military’s cooperation in the crackdown against illegal mobile sims, explosives, extortion, Hundi, illegal arms, smuggling, fake documents, drug trafficking, and other illegal activities.
This is not the job of Pakistan Army. Their job is to secure borders and improve law and order. Also Pakistan Army acquired thousands of acres in Punjab and later on this land is now being distributed among Officers after retirement. Same thing will happen 5here as no one can check them.
1) What is the guarantee that this land will not be distributed to officers after retirement?
2) What is the guarantee that profits will be shared with the people of Waziristan?
3) What is the guarantee that this land will not be converted later into commercial housing schemes?
4) How many civilians will be hired in this project and how many Armymen will get extra money from this project?
Army has a huge track record of stealing the land of Punjab and Sindh. Now they are coming to KP but mindset is the same. Remember they took thousands of acres in Punjab/Sindh but where is this land now?. People of KP please wake up to the new East India Company.
It will not benefit the people of Pakistan. Instead it is a business to attract foreign investment. They will use up local resources to provide food to international partners and fulfill their need not the need of the country.
This is hilarious that a sane Pakistani can quickly identify an Indian for their “knowledge” about Pakistan. How’s it going in India