ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi witnessed an impressive operational demonstration by combat units of Pakistan Navy in the North Arabian Sea.
The admiral was on his first visit to the naval fleet units deployed at sea since assuming the command of the Pakistan Navy.
Pakistan Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Mohammad Amjad Khan Niazi also accompanied him during the visit. Various PN ships and aircraft participated in the impressive operational demonstration. Admiral Zafar also interacted with the officers and men onboard PN ships and complemented them for their commitment to defend the motherland. The admiral lauded operational readiness of the fleet units and urged officers and men to remain cognisant of the changing operational dictates to meet present and future challenges in the maritime domain.
He emphasized upon PN additional responsibilities in light of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project and expressed PN’s resolve to keep the maritime environment safe for the sea farers.
He expressed his complete satisfaction over the operational readiness of PN Fleet and commended the efforts put in by all during his visit. He reaffirmed the resolve of Pakistan Navy to ensure country’s seaward defence and safeguard maritime interests of the nation at all costs.
Published in Daily Times, November 21st 2017.
