Asim Munir highlights importance of education, entrepreneurship in meeting with Harvard students
- Advises students on fact-based analysis to navigate a volatile world, warning against misinformation
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Harvard Business School students, discussing regional developments, Pakistan's security, and the importance of education and combating misinformation.
- Regional and global developments.
- Pakistan's security outlook and peace efforts.
- Challenges of misinformation and social media.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, chief of army staff and chief of defence forces, interacted with a delegation of Harvard Business School students representing multiple countries during their visit to Pakistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday.
The interaction focused on regional and global developments, Pakistan’s security outlook, and the country’s efforts to promote peace, stability and prosperity in the region and beyond.
Field Marshal Munir highlighted the importance of education, skill development and entrepreneurship, stressing the need for young people to use fact-based analysis to make meaningful contributions in an increasingly volatile world.
He also underscored the challenges posed by misinformation, social media and propaganda.
The Harvard Business School students shared their experiences of their ongoing visit to Pakistan, appreciating the openness and warmth of the Pakistani people.
They also highlighted what they described as Pakistan’s tremendous potential and the opportunities the country offers.