KARACHI, April 26: The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Mohammad Aziz Khan, on Saturday visited the Operational Fleet Units and bases of the Pakistan Navy at the coastal areas of Balochistan.

Gen Aziz, during his visit to Ormara, attended a briefing at the PNS Ahsan, regarding the communication and monitoring capabilities of Navy. Later, he visited the Jinnah Naval Base, Ormara, and inspected various base facilities.

Speaking on the occasion, he said that this second home of PN had opened new strategic, operational and economic avenues, which would go a long way in achieving the maritime aims and objectives of the country.

He hoped that Ormara Base would eventually develop into a a well-planned town, as well as a port complex, which would provide facilities, both for naval and commercial activities.

Later, Gen Aziz, accompanied by Vice Admiral Mohammad Haroon, Chief of Staff, Pakistan Navy, and Rear Admiral M A Tahir, Commander, Pakistan Fleet, spent the whole day on a PN submarine and reviewed the performance of the submarine squadron.

Addressing the officers and sailors, Gen Aziz said that operating from the Jinnah Naval Base, Ormara, the PN had acquired the desired flexibility of operations and the level of deterrence to counter the threats posed to our maritime frontiers and assets.

He said that operational readiness was the hallmark of a combat force and specially the current geo-political scenario of the region demanded an ever ready state of readiness of our armed forces.

He expressed his satisfaction over the operational and material readiness of the PN and appreciated the high morale, dedication and motivation of its officers and sailors. He maintained that through hard work, training and devotion, the PN could meet all challenges regarding national security.—APP