Shafaqna Pakistan: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf on Wednesday highlighted emerging maritime security threats, including risks to freedom of navigation and possible disruptions to key Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs), amid the evolving situation in the Middle East.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Command and Staff Conference of the Pakistan Navy concluded at Naval Headquarters in Islamabad, chaired by the naval chief and attended by principal staff officers and field commanders.
During the meeting, the naval chief stressed the importance of maintaining constant combat readiness against both traditional and non-traditional maritime threats. He also pointed to a volatile security environment across strategic maritime choke points in the region.
“Emerging threats in the maritime domain, including freedom of navigation, potential disruption to vital SLOCs, and a volatile security situation across strategic choke points, demand constant vigilance,” he said.
Admiral Ashraf underscored the importance of acquiring niche and cutting-edge technologies, terming them an absolute strategic necessity for the Pakistan Navy.
He further highlighted the navy’s pivotal role in ensuring peace, stability, and regional maritime security, adding that it was assuring the maritime community through its presence in the Gulf of Oman.
“The forum also commemorated the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, paying tribute to the sacrifices made during the May 2025 conflict, said ISPR.
The naval chief remarked, “The historic triumph stands as an enduring testament to national unity and unwavering resolve to defeat any external aggression with an iron fist.”
“Participants undertook a comprehensive review of operational preparedness, ongoing initiatives, and upcoming events, focusing on aligning naval priorities with evolving regional maritime security imperatives,” added the statement.
Source: Dunya News
