Pakistan Army Chief Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa told the business community that Pakistan's "improved internal security environment" has "created space for increased economic activity"

Islamabad: The Army in Pakistan is always suspected to have the final say as far as the country's politics and foreign relations are concerned, no matter which party or leader is in power. However, the latest development in Pakistan has set off speculation about 'a silent coup' underway in the South Asian country.

It has come to light that the Pakistan Army has now taken up the task to rescue the country's sinking economy. In fact, Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has held meetings with top business leaders to find ways to bring the economy back on track.

Reports said three such secret meetings have been held this year in Karachi and Rawalpindi, where the Army headquarters is located.

Bajwa is reported to have sought views from the business leaders on how to revive Pakistan's economy and what would create favourable conditions for them to invest in the country.

Army sources said the chief's prime concern was to restore confidence among the business leaders, Bloomberg reported.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan Army's media arm, has confirmed such meetings. It said the Army Chief told the business community that Pakistan's "improved internal security environment" has "created space for increased economic activity".

"National security is intimately linked to economy while prosperity is a function of balance in security needs and economic growth," the ISPR added.

"Accessibility and responsiveness of the government economic team to the business community and the displayed understanding between public and private institutions is a good sign for the desired positive trajectory in economic activity," Bajwa said at the Army Auditorium in Rawalpindi.