Tue, 21-Oct-2025

CNS Naveed Ashraf Applauds PNEC for Strengthening Research and Development

CNS Naveed Ashraf

KARACHI: On Friday, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Naveed Ashraf praised Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC) for nurturing a strong culture of research and development. Addressing the 36th convocation ceremony as the chief guest, Admiral Ashraf commended PNEC for introducing postgraduate and undergraduate programs in emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, … Read more

25th convocation ceremony of Bahria University held at Islamabad  

25th convocation
  • 175 under and post graduate students were awarded degrees.
  • CNS Amjad Khan Niazi urged the graduates to contribute to society.
  • Rector Bahria University presented the yearly performance of university.

ISLAMABAD: 25th Convocation Ceremony of Bahria University held Islamabad where Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

During the ceremony, 175 under and post graduate students were awarded degrees including award of 14 gold and 14 silver medals for students scoring positions in respective academic disciplines.

While addressing the ceremony, Chief of the Naval Staff congratulated the students and their parents in successful achievement of academic milestone. He urged the graduates to contribute to society and emphasized the importance of possessing strong character and a positive outlook on life. Naval Chief underscored the importance of sacrificing personal gain for the sake of national interests.

The Chief Guest also praised Bahria University for providing a multidimensional education that is reflected in the strength, diversity and quality of its graduates. He acknowledged the university initiatives to promote the culture of research & development.

Earlier in his welcome address, Rector Bahria University Vice Admiral Asif Khaliq (Retd) presented the yearly performance of Bahria University. He dilated on current learning model at Bahria University that provide students with a transformative experience that aid them in acquiring knowledge, skills and tools for professional, intellectual and personal development.

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CNS Amjad Niazi chaired BOG meeting of Bahria University

CNS Amjad
  • The session of BOG commenced with a detailed briefing.
  • CNS appreciated the extensive efforts of Bahira University.
  • The BoG meeting was attended by board members including Rector.

ISLAMABAD:  Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi NI(M) S.Bt, in his capacity as Pro-Chancellor/ Chairman BoG, chaired the 49th  Board of Governors (BoG) Meeting at Bahria University Head Office Islamabad.

The session of BOG commenced with a detailed briefing to the Board on various activities undertaken at the University which included development and diversification in academic disciplines, infrastructure and new initiatives in academic and non-academic domains. He was further briefed about the austerity measures being executed by Bahria University in the current situation of inflation and crisis.

Chief of the Naval Staff appreciated the dedicated and extensive efforts of Bahira University in not only imparting quality education to the students but also contributing towards their character and personality building through adopting modern teaching pedagogies. Furthermore, he urged that special focus should be given in developing skills like critical thinking, solution-oriented approach, research & development, problem-solving and professional grooming among the students.

Chief of the Naval Staff lauded Bahria University’s endeavor in Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC)-2023 held at Karachi wherein the inceptive showcasing of Pakistan Maritime Science and Technology Park (PMSTP) was also undertaken. He also congratulated Bahria University on winning the prize in PIMEC-2023.

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Naval Chief visits inaugurates Hospital at Turbat

Naval Chief
  • He also visited forward posts in coastal areas.
  • Naval Chief received by Commander Pakistan Fleet.
  • Amjad Khan Niazi appreciated the high morale of troops.

ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi visited forward posts in coastal areas and inaugurated a 25-bed hospital at Turbat.

The state of the art hospital is aimed to provide quality medical facilities to local populace along with troops.

Upon arrival at Turbat, Naval Chief was received by Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami.

Chief of the Naval Staff was given detailed briefing on operational preparedness of units and deployed troops. Naval Chief interacted with the troops and expressed full satisfaction on operational preparedness and combat readiness.

He appreciated the high morale of troops in ensuring impregnable defence of the country in the prevailing challenging environment.

The Naval Chief also reiterated Pakistan Navy’s resolve to safeguard the maritime frontiers of the country besides ensuring socio-economic uplift of coastal community as foremost initiatives.

Earlier, The government promoted eight Pakistan Air Force (PAF) officers to the rank of Air Vice Marshal (AVM).

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World Oceans Day: Pak Navy Is Playing Leading Role In Promoting Ocean Resources: CNS

World Oceans Day: Pak Navy Is Playing Leading Role In Promoting Ocean Resources: CNS

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi shared a message on the occasion of  World Oceans Day 2021.

The press release by Pakistan Navy read, “World Oceans Day is celebrated globally to highlight the significance of oceans and to promote awareness for the sustainable use of oceans and marine resources.

This year’s theme is, ‘Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean’. Oceans are an essential component of the earth’s ecosystem and sustainable oceans are critical for the sustenance of life on earth. As the challenges to the oceans continue to grow, so does the need for novel solutions to fight these challenges.”

The purpose of observing this day is to inform the public of the impact of human actions on oceans and mobilize global efforts for sustainable management of the world’s oceans. It is a day to join hands and pledge for making coordinated efforts to protect our oceans from various types of threats.

In line with the spirit of celebrating World Oceans Day, Pakistan Navy is playing a leading role in promoting safe and sustainable use of ocean resources. Some of the major PN initiatives undertaken over the years include beach cleaning, construction of harbour debris collection boats, Mangroves plantation, banning the use of destructive fishing nets, tackling oil pollution at sea and coordination with the industrial community to reduce waste dumping into the sea.

A number of events and activities have been arranged on the day to highlight the spirit of the day and to raise awareness about oceans and their resources.

Active and forthcoming participation, with due regard to the prevailing COVID-19 situation, by all under Command will help promote the essence of the day.

On this day, let us reaffirm our commitment and resolve for preserving sustainable use of the oceans and marine resources.

Pakistan Navy will continue to play an important role in the global and national efforts to protect and preserve the oceans; mankind’s shared resource for sustenance and prosperity.

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Pak Navy Is Always Ready To Tackle Maritime Security Challenges: Naval Chief

Pak Navy Is Always Ready To Tackle Maritime Security Challenges: Naval Chief

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi visited Command & Staff College, Quetta. Upon arrival, the Naval Chief was received by the Commandant, Command & Staff College, Quetta. According to the DGPR Navy, while addressing the Staff Course participants, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi paid rich tributes to the sacrifices of the … Read more

Naval Chief, Azerbaijan envoy discuss bilateral matters

Naval Chief

Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan H.E Mr Ali Alizada called on Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi at Naval Headquarters (NHQ) in Islamabad. According to the Spokesperson of Pakistan Navy, Rear Admiral M Arshid Javed SI(M), both the leaders discussed matters of mutual interest. Pakistan Navy Spokesperson added that the … Read more

CNS satisfied over operational readiness of Pakistan Navy

CNS

Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi on Thursday expressed complete satisfaction over the operational readiness of the Pakistan Navy. According to the details, Pakistan Navy Command and Staff Conference was held at Naval Headquarters in Islamabad. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi presided over the conference. Spokesperson … Read more

‘PN is always ready to tackle maritime security challenges,’ CNS Niazi

PN

Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi on Friday visited Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air War College, Karachi. According to the media wing of Pakistan Navy, CNS Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi while addressing to course participants, paid rich tribute to sacrifices of Pakistan Armed Forces in defence of country. On … Read more

Pakistan, UAE Vow To Enhance Naval Cooperation

Pakistan, UAE Vow To Enhance Naval Cooperation

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi is on official visit to United Arab Emirates(UAE). Acording to the DGPR Navy, Admiral was welcomed by Cdr UAE Naval Forces at NHQ & presented GoH. CNS was given briefing on UAE Navy & visited Shipbuilding Facility, Naval Forces Institute & Ghantout Naval Base at … Read more

CNS discuss bilateral collaborations with defence leadership of UAE

CNS

Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi on Friday discussed matters of bilateral collaborations and regional maritime security with defence leadership of United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to the Spokesperson of Pakistan Navy, CNS Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi is on official visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE). Admiral Muhammad Amjad … Read more

CNS discusses maritime security with defence officials of Qatar

CNS

Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi on Tuesday delivered a talk on the role of Pakistan Navy in regional maritime security. According to the Spokesperson of Pakistan Navy, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi is on the official visit to Qatar. On arrival at Doha Naval … Read more

PAF, PN Chiefs discuss security matters at NHQ

PAF

Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshall Mujahid Anwar Khan paid a farewell call on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi at Naval Head Quarters, Islamabad. According to the Spokesperson of Pakistan Navy, Rear Admiral M Arshid Javed SI(M), the Air Chief was welcomed by Naval Chief and was presented Guard … Read more

CNS highlights importance of optimum battle preparedness

CNS

Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi on Tuesday emphasized on maintaining highest level of Combat readiness. According to the PN Spokesperson, Naval Chief Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi attended the Pakistan Navy Operational Commands Seminar held in Karachi as a chief guest. While addressing the seminar, Pakistan Navy Chief Admiral … Read more

AMAN 2021: CJCSC witnesses conduct of Maritime Counter Terrorism demonstration

Naval Exercise AMAN-21

General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) witnessed conduct of Maritime Counter Terrorism demonstration as part of Naval Exercise AMAN-21.

According to the details, More than 40 countries are participating with Ships, Aircraft , Special Operations Forces/ Maritime Teams and observers in 7th edition of exercise being held in Pakistan (North Arabian Sea) from 11 to 16 February 2021.

AMAN is a major multinational exercise, organised by Pakistan Navy, every two years since 2007 aimed at practicing operational drills and manoeuvres countering non traditional threats and improving upon joint operations at sea through effective Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) with focus on enhancing operational skills & interoperability in a diverse maritime environment.

CJCSC lauded the professionalism of participants and appreciated efforts of Pakistan Navy in conducting the multinational exercise in a befitting manner.

CJCSC said the exercise would promote regional cooperation & stability, greater interoperability, and a united resolve against terrorism and crimes in maritime domain.

CJCSC also emphasised that Pakistan is demonstrating its commitment to forge peaceful co existance & shared global cooperation. AMAN 2021 successfully exhibits efforts made by Pakistan in line with our vision for regional peace and stability, CJCSC concluded.

Earlier, Chairman CJCSC also witnessed the International Band Display by Navies from different countries. CNS Admiral M Amjad Khan Niazi was also present on the occasion.

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Exercise AMAN 2021: Naval Chief Visits Foreign Navy Ships

Naval Chief Shares Heartfelt Message On Police Martyrs Day 2021

Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi has visited the ships of a few countries participating in the Pakistan Navy’s peacekeeping exercise AMAN 2021. According to Pakistan Navy spokesman, Naval Chief Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi visited ships of Russia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Naval Chief was presented with a guard … Read more

FM Qureshi to discuss important matters with CNS Niazi

FM

Foreign Minister FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi will be holding an important meeting with the Pakistan Naval Chief Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi. According to the details, in his recent statement, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that, “I am going to Karachi soon at the invitation of the Naval Chief Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi.” … Read more

Aman 2021: International Flags Hoisting Marks Formal Commencement Of Exercise

Aman 2021

Multinational Exercise AMAN 2021 formally commenced today under the aegis of Pakistan Navy with a colorful flag hoisting ceremony with Navy band playing national songs. Ships of the participating navies, observers, foreign diplomats and a large number of Pakistan Navy officers and men attended the event. Speaking on the occasion, Commander Pakistan Fleet Rear Admiral … Read more

AMAN 2021: Pakistan Navy releases special song carrying a powerful message of peace

Pakistan Navy

Pakistan Navy on Thursday released a brand new track ‘The Call of Peace’, for the multinational naval exercise Aman 2021. Pakistan Naval Spokesperson said that the song carries powerful message of peace and resolve for collaborative approach. The Spokesperson added that around 45 countries are participating in AMAN-21 under the slogan ‘Together for Peace.’ The … Read more

CNS discusses bilateral collaborations with Portuguese envoy

Pakistan Navy

Chief of the Naval Staff CNS Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi on Tuesday held a meeting with Ambassador of Portugal to Pakistan H.E Mr Paulo Neves Pocinho. According to the Naval Spokesperson, the meeting was held the Pakistan Navy Headquarters in Islamabad. PN Spokesperson said that both the dignitaries discussed matters of mutual interest, bilateral … Read more

Pakistan Navy achieves another milestone in making national defense invincible

Pakistan Navy

Pakistan Navy on Wednesday conducted successful demonstration of missiles fire from surface to air. According to the spokesman of the Pakistan Navy, the air defense units of the Pakistan Navy successfully demonstrated the firing of surface-to-air missiles. Naval Chief Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi observed the firing of missiles. According to the spokesman of the … Read more

CNS discusses maritime security with UAE Ambassador

Pakistan Navy

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi called on Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS )Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi and discussed matters of maritime security and regional issues. According to the Spokesperson of Pakistan navy, UAE Ambassador to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al- Zaabi on Tuesday visited Naval Headquarters in … Read more

Fakhar Zaman extends gratitude after receiving honorary Navy rank

Fakhar Zaman

Pakistani batsman Fakhar Zaman on Tuesday extended his gratitude to Pakistani Navy, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), his friends, and family for their support throughout his cricket career. Taking to his Twitter, Zaman said that he is humbled to the Allah Almighty and thankful to CNS Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi for bestowing him with Honourary … Read more

Command and Staff Conference; Naval Chief satisfied on combat readiness

CNS

The Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy has reviewed the security situation in the region, Pakistan Navy’s operational preparedness, development projects, and other important affairs. Spokesperson Pakistan Navy said that the conference was chaired by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi. The Naval Chief was given a detailed briefing on various … Read more

CNS, Sri Lankan High Commissioner discuss maritime affairs

CNS

Chief of the Naval Staff  (CNS) Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi held a meeting with Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Pakistan Vice Admiral (Retd) Mohan Vijay Vikrama at the Naval Headquarters. According to the Spokesperson of the Pakistan Navy, both discussed maritime affairs and ways to enhance cooperation between the naval forces of Pakistan and Sri … Read more

Naval Chief held separate meetings with British High Commissioner, Ambassador of Netherlands

Naval Chief meets BHC and Ambassador of Netherlands

Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi held separate meetings with British High Commissioner to Pakistan H.E Dr Christian Turner and Ambassador of Netherlands to Pakistan H.E Mr Wouter Plomp here on Wednesday.

During the meeting at Naval Headquarters (NHQ), issues related to mutual interest, regional security and bilateral relations among the countries were discussed with the Naval Chief.

Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi

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Earlier in a day, Pakistan Navy celebrated the 49th Hangor Day with national zeal and enthusiasm to pay homage to the veteran warriors who outflanked Indian ships in 1971.

Hangor, under the command of Commander Ahmed Tasnim, sank the Indian Navy’s INS Khukri, an anti-submarine frigate, with one homing torpedo on 9 December 1971 during the western front of the third war with India in 1971.

This was the only recorded submarine kill after World War II until the Falklands War, when the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine, HMS Conqueror, sank the Argentine Navy cruiser, General Belgrano.

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CNS Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi review Maritime Security on coastal areas

CNS Amjad Khan Niazi

Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi visited coastal areas to review operations preparedness. According to the Spokesperson Pakistan Navy: “CNS Adm Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi visited coastal areas to review Ops preparedness. Adm was briefed on Ops of Naval Air Arm at Turbat. On arrival at Gwadar, CNS was apprised on … Read more

Chief of the Naval Staff visits Mazar-e-Quaid

Chief of the Naval Staff

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi visited Mazar-e-Quaid at Karachi. According to the Naval Spokesperson, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) laid a floral wreath and offered Fateha. The Admiral also recorded remarks in the visitor’s book. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi visited Mazar-e-Quaid at … Read more