KARACHI: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday expressed complete confidence in the preparedness of Pakistan Navy to meet all threats and challenges.

He reassured the government’s commitment to provide all available resources for its capacity building.

He said this while speaking as the chief guest at a debrief session of the Pakistan Navy’s war game, Shamsheer-i-Bahr IX, in Karachi.

According to a press release issued by the Prime Minister Office, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi welcomed the prime minister upon his arrival.

Speaking on the occasion, the prime minister emphasised the significance of war games in validating naval war plans in sync with military and national security policy while also exploring operational concepts and refining deployment strategies.

He lauded the well-deliberated plans of the force commanders and the insightful analysis of the war game, which would help crystallise operational plans for maritime security and seaward defence of Pakistan.

He also highlighted the enhanced responsibilities of the navy in ensuring security of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Gwadar Port.

Earlier, the deputy chief of the naval staff (operations) outlined the objectives of the war game, which is conducted in tri-service format with participants of relevant ministries and divisions as well.

He highlighted various concepts tried during the war game and recommendations pertaining to the navy deployment strategies.

Published in Dawn, August 31st, 2023