KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy Operational Commands seminar was held at the Bahria Auditorium here on Tuesday.

The seminar is a prominent event held annually under the auspices of Operational Commands ie Fleet and Coastal Command during which selected panels of officers from relevant commands present papers on contemporary naval professional issues.

Addressing the seminar, the Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Amjad Khan Niazi, the chief guest, emphasised on need for maintaining the highest level of combat readiness.

He said that the navy should constantly align employment and development strategies with evolving threats to deliver a resolute and strong response to any misadventure by the adversary.

The admiral reiterated PN’s resolve to ensure seaward defence and safeguard national maritime interests of the motherland at all costs.

He highlighted various development initiatives being undertaken by Pakistan Navy to maintain a balanced and potent force capable to defend Pakistan against maritime threats and challenges. The chief guest while appreciating the quality of the papers commended the researchers for their fine work in collecting information. He also appreciated the organisers of the seminar for conducting the programme in such a professional manner.

Published in Dawn, February 24th, 2021