ISLAMABAD – In the backdrop of ongoing major Maritime Exercise Seaspark2018, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi witnessed thewide ranging naval maneuvers by an array of naval combat platforms in NorthArabian Sea which was aimed to showcase the combat readiness of PakistanNavy, said a press release issued here by Directorate of Public Relationsof Pakistan Navy.
Upon his arrival onboard Pakistan Navy Ship at North Arabian Sea offOrmara, Admiral ZafarMahmood Abbasi was received by Commander Pakistan Fleet, Rear AdmiralMuhammad Amjad Khan Niazi. Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations), RearAdmiral Faisal Rasul Lodhi was also present.
The Naval chief was given detailed briefings on conduct of the exercise anddeployment of PN assets out at sea including ships, submarines, aircraft,UAVs, Special Forces and Pak Marines along with elements of PMSA and PAF.
Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi expressed utmost satisfaction and confidencein the operational capabilities of Pakistan Navy and urged that theprevalent challenges necessitate eternal vigilance and readiness tosafeguard the national maritime interests against external and internalthreats.
He also interacted with the crew of the ships and lauded theirprofessionalism and dedicationwhile performing the sacred duties of defending maritime frontiers of themotherland.Later, during the Naval chief also attended operational briefings of ForceCommanders at PNS Bahadur to review and validate their deployment/war plans.
Exercise Seaspark 2018 will amply afford valuable opportunity to enhancecombat readiness of Pakistan Navy and interoperability with sister servicesas well.
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Besides enhancement of operational preparedness, the exercise will alsofocus on seaward defence of the coast and response against emergingnon-traditional threats emanating from sea including maritime component ofChina Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Gwadar Port.
Pakistan Navy is combat ready multi-dimensional force and fully committedto protect national maritime interests at all costs during peace and war.
The exercise Seaspark 2018 would therefore provide impetus to Pakistan’sresolve of maintaining peace, security and lawful order at sea.
