Times of Islamabad

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 Abbasiexpressed utmost satisfaction on combat readiness of Pakistan Navy to copewith all external and internal challenges on Monday here.

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

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

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

On the occasion, Chief of the Naval Staff concluded his remarks and saidthat the contemporary challenges having the dimensions of hybrid warfareentail sharp vigilance and constant review of PN operational plans throughextensive war gaming and brain storming.

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

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