KARACHI: The groundbreaking ceremony of the new building for 3rd Force Protection Battalion of Pakistan Navy was held at Gwadar on Wednesday.

According to a press release, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah was the chief guest of the ceremony.

Upon his arrival, he was received by Commander Coast, Rear Admiral Abdul Aleem.

The 3rd Force Protection Battalion is an operational segment of Pak Marines and was raised in March 2013 for protection of Gwadar Port as well as offshore infrastructure including sensitive installations in the city and at coastal belt.

The Battalion is capable of conducting anti-amphibious operations, humanitarian assistance & amp; disaster relief operations in its area of responsibility.

In addition to 3rd FP Battalion, Pakistan Navy has also raised the Task Force 88 in December, 2016 for seaward security of Gwadar Port and the approaches.

The viability and assured dividends of CPEC related projects are intrinsically linked with the security of maritime domain.