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Pakistan Navy launches second Hangor-class submarine in China

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Pakistan Navy

The Pakistan Navy has officially launched its second Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Shushuk, during a ceremony in Wuhan, China, in order to strengthen maritime defense, according to an official statement released on Saturday. This development is part of a 2015 agreement between Pakistan’s defense ministry and China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company, signed during Chinese President … Read more

Pakistan Navy participates UAE defence exhibition to strengthen maritime ties

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Pakistan Navy participates UAE defence exhibition to strengthen maritime ties

A Pakistan Navy vessel is taking part in an international defence exhibition in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to strengthen maritime cooperation between the two nations, the military’s media wing announced on Saturday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), PNS Yarmouk has arrived in the UAE to participate in the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) … Read more

PNS YARMOOK participates in international defence exhibitions

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PNS

ISLAMABAD: PNS YARMOOK, along with its embarked helicopter, visited Abu Dhabi to participate in the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2025. The event saw participation from 65 countries, including naval vessels from eight nations, according to a news release issued by the Directorate General Public Relations Pakistan Navy. Upon arrival, the … Read more

Maritime Security exercise SEA GUARDS-25 kicks off in Karachi

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Maritime Security

KARACHI: The Opening Brief of Exercise SEA GUARD-25 was conducted under the auspices of Pakistan Navy. Commander Coast, Rear Admiral Faisal Amin, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

The second in its series, Exercise SEA GUARD is a Pakistan Navy initiative aimed at bringing together representatives from Pakistan’s diverse maritime sectors; including shipping, fisheries, law enforcement agencies, private entities, and NGOs under one platform to collectively address multifaceted challenges in the maritime domain.

In addition to prominent figures from private sector and fishing community, representatives from various organizations, including the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency, Pakistan Coast Guards, Pakistan National Shipping Corporation, Anti-Narcotics Force, Federal Investigation Agency, Karachi Port Trust, and Port Qasim Authority, attended the session.

During the opening brief, participants were apprised of the aims and objectives of Exercise SEA GUARD, as well as the critical role of the Joint Maritime Information Coordination Centre (JMICC) in ensuring maritime safety and security along Pakistan’s coastline.

The exercise seeks to enhance coordination among national stakeholders while operating within their respective legal frameworks, using JMICC as a common platform to strengthen security of Pakistan’s maritime zones.

It includes a series of practical scenario-based exercises at sea, along with table-top discussions, to refine and improve existing security mechanisms.

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Prime Minister holds key meeting with Naval Chief

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Prime Minister

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf on Thursday to discuss Pakistan Navy’s operational preparedness and upcoming maritime initiatives. During the meeting, Admiral Naveed Ashraf provided a comprehensive briefing on the ninth Aman exercise, a multinational maritime event aimed at strengthening regional security and cooperation. He also discussed the … Read more

Pakistan Navy ships conduct port visit to Oman

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Pakistan Navy

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ships TABUK and RAH NAWARD visited Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman, as part of their overseas deployment, according to a press release by the Director General Public Relations (Navy). Upon their arrival, the ships were warmly welcomed by Omani authorities. During the visit, the Mission Commander and Commanding Officers held key meetings … Read more

Pakistan Navy is fully prepared to conduct AMAN-25

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Pakistan Navy

BEIJING: Chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, Admiral Naveed Ashraf has said that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has participated in all previous editions of AMAN exercises, and he expects that PLA Navy will participate in AMAN-25 and is looking forward to hosting PLA Navy leadership during the AMAN dialogue.

In an exclusive interview with Global Times ahead of the AMAN-25 multinational exercise to be hosted by Pakistan Navy in early February in port city of Karachi, he said that the main objective of AMAN is to foster regional cooperation for the maintenance of good order at sea, improving interoperability, share experiences, understand each other, and exhibit united resolve against terrorism and organized crimes in the maritime domain.

He said that the Pakistan Navy is fully prepared and geared up to conduct AMAN-25 with enhanced participation of friendly countries in a professional and befitting manner.

It is worth noting that the previous edition of the exercise held in February 2023, which witnessed the participation from 50 countries across the globe.

“Keeping the same spirit, we are hopeful that this edition will also mark a distinctive chapter in history of AMAN exercises with enhanced participation of friendly countries,” Ashraf said.

Ashraf revealed that the maiden AMAN Dialogue will be held in tandem with AMAN-25.

“The AMAN Dialogue aims to promote understanding in maritime security issues, finding ways to enhance cooperation at sea, and discussing security linked to the blue economy.”

“We have been honored by the regular participation of PLA Navy in all previous editions of AMAN exercises,” Ashraf said, noting that this has added highlights to the exercise and is a reflection of the two countries’ common resolve to come together for peace and security in the region.

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Passing out ceremony of naval cadets held in Karachi

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Karachi

KARACHI: The passing out parade of the 122nd Midshipmen and 30th Short Service Commission was held at Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi.

Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy Commodore Tasawar Iqbal while addressing the parade said that the cadets were given modern training.

Commodore Tasawar Iqbal said in his address that the cadets also received training to participate in modern operations.

On this occasion, the cadets of the Pakistan Naval Academy performed a grand parade and saluted the national flag. Chief Guest Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu inspected the parade.

The men of Pakistan Navy displayed their art in a beautiful manner. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf was saluted by the cadets.

122nd Midshipmen, 30th Short Service Commission Course passing out parade includes 50 midshipmen, 29 SSC course officers out of 73 commissioned officers.

Chief Guest Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Sidhu distributed prizes to the cadets, cadets from Palestine, Sri Lanka and Djibouti also passed out.

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Pakistan Navy holds annual fleet efficiency competition parade at Karachi

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Pakistan Navy

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy held its Fleet Annual Efficiency Competition Parade on Friday at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard in Karachi, with the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Naveed Ashraf serving as the chief guest. The event marked the conclusion of a successful and operationally accomplished year for the Pakistan Navy Fleet, which includes … Read more

PM lauds Pakistan Navy’s operation to seize 1.3 tons of narcotics

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PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded the Pakistan Navy for successfully carrying out an operation in the North Arabian Sea in which 1.3 tons of narcotics were seized.

The prime minister, in a statement, said that the vibrant leadership of the Pakistan Navy led to the seizure of huge quantity of narcotics in the operation.

He said that foiling the attempt to smuggle a huge quantity of narcotics was laudable.

“The whole nation feels proud of the officials of the Pakistan Navy. The elimination of narcotics was essential for the welfare of humanity,” he remarked.

Prime Minister Shehbaz reiterated that the government was determined to extend all possible facilities to the Pakistan Navy in its mission to purge country of narcotics.

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PNS Yarmook conducts exercise with Oman Navy Ship

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PNS

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) YARMOOK conducted Passage Exercise with Royal Navy of Oman Vessel (RNOV), AL SEEB during Regional Maritime Security Patrol in the Gulf of Oman.

The exercise was aimed to develop synergy and mutual understanding between the two navies while demonstrating interoperability to undertake Joint Operations in the region.

Earlier, PNS YARMOOK also visited Muscat, Oman, where Commanding Officer called on military leadership of Oman and discussed matters of mutual interest, a Pakistan Navy news release said.

Pakistan Navy regularly operates along with other navies for a common cause of promoting peace and stability in the region.

Cognizant of its national obligation to maintain rule-based order at sea, Pakistan Navy regularly deploys its warships on Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP) and also contributes to collaborative maritime security efforts.

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PNS YARMOOK conducts bilateral exercises with friendly navies

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PNS YARMOOK

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) YARMOOK visited port Mina Salman of Bahrain and bilaterally conducted exercises with friendly navies during deployment on Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP).

Upon arrival at port, the ship was received by senior officials of Bahrain Navy and officials of Pakistan Embassy. Later, Commanding Officer of PNS YARMOOK called on Commander Royal Bahrain Naval Force, Rear Admiral Ahmed Mohammad Ibrahim Al Bin Ali, Commander Royal Bahrain Coast Guards, Brig Saqib Qamar and other senior officials of Bahrain Navy.

The Commanding Officer also visited HQ Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) and called on Dy Commander CMF, Commodore Mark Anderson. During the interactions, professional matters of mutual interests were discussed and enhancement of bilateral ties in all spheres was re-affirmed.

During stay at port Mina Salman, Ambassador of Pakistan to Bahrain, Commander Maritime Coalition Forces, officials of Bahrain Navy, prominent businessmen, notables from Pakistani community, a large number of diplomats and Defence Attaché of friendly countries visited PNS YARMOOK. Various activities; including exchange visits onboard ships and orientation visits of military installations were also undertaken.

Upon culmination of port visit, PNS YARMOOK conducted bilateral exercises with Royal Bahrain Navy Ship AL-MANAMA, US Ship DANIEL INOUYE and Japanese Maritime Self Defence (JMSDF) Ship, JS SAMIDARE. The exercises were aimed to develop synergy and mutual understanding among partner Navies while rehearsing interoperability to undertake joint operations in the region.

Pakistan Navy is maintaining permanent presence in the Indian Ocean to keep the national and international Sea Lines Of Communications (SLOC) under surveillance. Pakistan Navy (PN) believes in collaborative efforts for maintenance of rule-based order at sea.

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Navy Commissions 3rd offshore patrol vessel PNS HUNAIN in Romania

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Navy

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy has commissioned its Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), PNS HUNAIN at Constanta Port, Romania, where Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

Chief of the Defence Staff of Romania General Gheorghita Vlad and Chief of Romanian Navy Vice Admiral Mihai Panait also attended as guests of honour.

While addressing the ceremony, Chief of the Naval Staff emphasized on the significance of the project and highlighted the additional set of capabilities added to PN sphere of operations with the induction of PNS HUNAIN.

He expressed his confidence that induction of these multipurpose and highly adaptive platforms; equipped with state-of-the-art weapons/ sensors suite, will further enhance PN forward presence and perpetual operational readiness vis-à-vis deployment on Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP) in the Indian Ocean Region.

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf commended the exceptional professionalism and dedication of DAMEN Shipyard and expressed confidence in the prospects of future cooperation in delivering cutting-edge technologies to Pakistan Navy.

The newly commissioned, PNS HUNAIN is a multipurpose and highly agile platform of medium size tonnage.

The ship is a state-of-the-art electronic warfare, anti-ship & anti-air warfare capable platform with modern self-protection and terminal defence systems.

The ship is also capable of embarking multirole helicopter and can operate independently as well as part of a Task Force for enhanced duration to undertake a number of missions while safeguarding the Maritime interests of Pakistan.

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Pakistan Navy takes over command of Combined Task Force-150

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Pakistan Navy

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy has taken over the command of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150) for the 13th time at an impressive change of command ceremony held at Headquarters US NAVCENT, Bahrain.

Commodore Asim Sohail Malik of Pakistan Navy assumed the Command from Capt Mathews of Royal Canadian Navy.

CTF 150 is one of the five Task Forces operating within the ambit of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). Its mission is to promote maritime security in order to counter illicit activities at sea.

Addressing the audience, the incoming Commander CTF-150, Commodore Asim Sohail Malik assured that his team was fully geared up to efficiently shoulder this prestigious responsibility to contribute towards Maritime Security and Stability in the region.

He lauded the outgoing Commander, Capt Mathews of Royal Canadian Navy and his team for their staunch commitment and commendable services to achieve the set objectives of CTF-150.

Commodore Asim Sohail Malik underlined that CTF-150 area of responsibility consisted of some of the world’s most challenging and important international waters.

He assured that his team will strive to further strengthen efforts of this multinational task force to provide a robust security in this vital maritime region.

The CCTF also highlighted that Pakistan Navy was committed to work with coalition navies for ensuring peace and stability within the Area of Responsibility.

Pakistan Navy has the distinction of commanding CTF-150 twelve times previously. This being 13th Command, is a manifestation of the trust and respect reposed in Pakistan Navy by the coalition partners.

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Pakistan Navy successfully test fires land-to air FN-6 missile

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Pakistan Navy successfully test fires land-to air FN-6 missile

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy today successfully test fired land-to air FN-6 missile. Commander Coast Vice Admiral Raja Rab Nawaz was the special guest of the ceremony. During live weapon firing, Pakistan Navy’s Ground-Based Air Defense System successfully targeted aerial objectives. Speaking on the occasion, the Commander Coast expressed full satisfaction over the operational preparedness of … Read more

Naval Chief calls for addressing grave threats to marine ecosystems

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Naval Chief

ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf demanded the stakeholders and nation as a whole to address the grave threats to marine ecosystems due to the anthropogenic activities posing serious risk to marine life and ecology.

In his message in connection to the World Environment Day issued by the Pakistan Navy, the Admiral said, “World Environment Day’ (WED) is observed on 5th of June each year and calls for protecting our natural surroundings.

The day, celebrated under the ambit of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) marks an occasion to raise awareness on the challenges facing our environment such as; pollution, illegal wildlife trade, unsustainable consumption, rising sea levels and food insecurity.”

This year’s theme for the WED is ‘Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience’. The occasion will serve as a stark reminder of the urgent need to protect our land, sea, and everything in between.

He said, “Pakistan’s long coastline provides access to rich resources of livelihood for millions of people. Our marine resources are a treasure trove of biodiversity that support a vast array of marine life, from majestic sea turtles to colourful coral reefs.”

However, the coastal areas and marine eco-system were facing grave threats from human activities that include marine pollution, such as oil spills and industrial effluents endangering marine life and contaminating the food chain, he added.

The Naval Chief added that overfishing and unsustainable fishing practices are depleting fish populations, damaging the delicate balance of our marine ecosystem. “Rising sea levels are causing coastal erosion which is accentuated by deforestation and construction activities that threaten the very existence of our coastal communities,” he said.

Pakistan Navy, he said celebrates WED to highlight the significance of environment in Pakistan to promote awareness amongst personnel and encourage them to adopt practices conducive to the marine environment.

A number of activities are planned by Field Commands and PN Units to inculcate a sense of responsibility amongst all to save and preserve our environment. I expect all under Command to make concerted efforts and conduct these activities earnestly.

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PAF, Navy supporting civic agencies to extinguish fire at Margalla Hills

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam said the helicopters of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Pakistan Navy team were supporting the civic agencies along with Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) to extinguish glaring inferno at Margalla Hills National Park near sector E-9.

She said that there was fire at two places on Margalla Hills whereas it was of high intensity spiking up infront of E-9 Hills, a news release said.

The Chairman NDMA was contacted by the PM’s Coordinator whereas a Pakistan Air Force helicopter was dispatched to the affected area to put out the fire, she said. She added that the team of Pakistan Navy was also participating in the effort to control the fire alongside the team of Islamabad Municipal Corporation involved in the effort to smoother the fire.

The Sixth Aviation Squadron was also requested to send a helicopter, she said, adding, “The Ministry of Climate Change is in touch with all relevant agencies.

On the other hand, Capital Development Authority (CDA) has captured three individuals suspected of involvement in the arson cases in Kalinger Valley, Margalla Hills and handed them over to the police for further investigation and legal proceedings.

According to CDA spokesman, the fire broke out in Kalingar Valley, Margalla Hills this morning. The three individuals were apprehended at the site of the fire in Kalingar Valley and have been identified.

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