Pakistan, Aug. 22 -- Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir, said the present and future of Balochistan and Pakistan are "one and forever", stressing that enduring peace and stability are fundamental to unlocking the province's economic potential, the military's media wing said on Friday.

According to a statement issued by the ISPR, during an interaction with notables and political leadership of Balochistan, CDF Munir highlighted the province's "talented, resilient, patriotic and proud people".

"Clear national narrative and lasting peace and stability were essential for attracting investment and translating Balochistan's abundant human and natural resources into tangible prosperity for its...