KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah on Saturday warned that Pakistan’s commitment to peace must not be construed as its weakness.

“The Pakistan Navy is fully capable of hitting back with all its might if war is imposed,” said Admiral Zakaullah.

The naval chief visited forward posts in the Creeks area to review the navy’s combat readiness, said a PN statement.

Accompanied by Commander Coast Rear Admiral Waseem Akram, he visited various naval posts and observed the operational readiness of the troops deployed on forward bases.

He interacted with the PN personnel and lauded their level of motivation and determination to safeguard the maritime frontiers of the country.

The naval chief exhorted them to come up to the expectations of their countrymen who had reposed confidence in them.

Earlier, Admiral Zakaullah visited the Fleet Headquarters, Karachi, where he was briefed by the Commander of Pakistan Fleet about operational matters and the highest state of vigil being maintained at the sea frontiers.

Published in Dawn October 2nd, 2016