Pakistan Navy Chief reviews operational preparedness of fleet

Pakistan Navy Chief reviews operational preparedness of fleet

ISLAMABAD – Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi expressed utmost satisfaction on combat readiness of Pakistan Navy to cope with all external and internal challenges on Monday here.

A concluding session of the recently conducted Pakistan Navy’s major maritime exercise SEASPARK 2018 was held at Karachi this morning. Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi NI(M) was Chief Guest on the occasion.

The exercise conducted in North Arabian Sea involved all PN units including, ships, submarines and aircraft along with Special Forces and Marines.

Additionally, PMSA, PAF and Pak Army Air Defence elements also participated in the exercise.

On the occasion, Chief of the Naval Staff concluded his remarks and said that the contemporary challenges having the dimensions of hybrid warfare entail sharp vigilance and constant review of PN operational plans through extensive war gaming and brain storming.

He expressed utmost satisfaction on combat readiness of Pak Navy to cope with all external and internal challenges. He appreciated the professionalism displayed during the exercise and expressed satisfaction on the overall conduct of the exercise.

In the end, Admiral Zafar Mahmood urged upon all to regard this concluding session as a start to the follow-up proceedings which should lead to comprehensive review of PN operational plans by all commands.