KARACHI, June 13: The Pakistan Navy is fully prepared to thwart any aggressive designs of the enemy and is capable of meeting any eventuality, declared chief of Naval Staff Admiral Abdul Aziz Mirza.

Addressing naval officers and men at the PNS Qasim on Thursday, he highlighted the efforts of the government to improve the national economy and said the Pakistan Navy had always ensured that the country’s maritime trade continued unhindered.

The naval chief elaborated the difference between Jihad and terrorism in detail and emphasized the need for unity and discipline in troops to undertake their duties efficiently.

Admiral Aziz Mirza appreciated the morale of the officers and the sailors and expressed satisfaction over the war preparedness and readiness of the Navy.

Earlier, he reviewed the arrangements made by the Navy for harbour and air defence.—APP