Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt has said that Pakistan Navy (PN) is being equipped with state of the art platforms and niche technologies enabling it to target critical infrastructure\/ vulnerabilities and naval assets of adversary.
\n\u201cInductions of advanced platforms like PNS KHAIBAR and the forthcoming HANGOR Class Submarines mark a milestone in PN\u2019s modernization; enhancing operational flexibility, combat power and the strategic reach,\u201d the CNS said while addressing the induction ceremony of the 2nd PN MILGEM Class Corvette, PNS KHAIBAR, into Pakistan Navy\u2019s fleet here Saturday.<\/p>\n
The CNS emphasized the importance of a strong, balanced and technologically advanced Navy, said a news release issued by Directorate General Public Relations (Pak Navy).
\nAdmiral Naveed Ashraf highlighted that Pakistan\u2019s strategic location along vital maritime trade and energy corridors demands a potent naval force to safeguard national interests and ensure secure Sea Lines of Communications (SLOCs).<\/p>\n
The Naval Chief underscored that during Marka-e-Haq, Pakistan Navy was poised to sink Indian Navy Aircraft Carrier which forced Indian Navy to remain retreated in their perceived safe havens.
\nThe mastery and conduct of Naval operations during Marka-e-Haq delivers an unequivocal message that any attempt to challenge Pakistan\u2019s maritime interests will be met with an appropriate response.
\nThe Naval Chief extended best wishes to PNS KHAIBAR crew while reaffirming Pakistan Navy\u2019s resolve to defend sovereign seas and uphold its responsibility as guardian of the maritime frontiers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt has said that Pakistan Navy (PN) is being equipped with state of the art platforms and niche technologies enabling it to target critical infrastructure\/ vulnerabilities and naval assets of adversary. \u201cInductions of advanced platforms like PNS KHAIBAR and the forthcoming HANGOR […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":539967,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-539955","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n