Summary He was addressing the Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy that concluded in Islamabad on Wednesday
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf has emphasized on maintaining perpetual combat readiness against traditional and non-traditional challenges in the maritime domain.
He was addressing the Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy that concluded in Islamabad on Wednesday.
In the backdrop of ongoing situation in the Middle East, Admiral Naveed Ashraf noted emerging threats in the maritime domain including freedom of navigation, potential disruption to vital Sea Lines of Communication and volatile maritime security situation across strategic choke-points.
He stressed on acquiring niche and cutting-edge technologies as an absolute strategic necessity for Pakistan Navy.
Command & Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy concluded at NHQ Islamabad. CNS Adm Naveed Ashraf chaired the conference attended by Principal Staff Officers and Field Commanders to review operational preparedness. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/l4RIwfvhmE
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The naval chief further underscored Pakistan Navy's pivotal role in ensuring peace, stability and regional maritime security.
The forum also commemorated the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq, paying tribute to the sacrifices made during the May 2025 conflict.
The naval chief remarked the historic triumph as an enduring testament to national unity and unwavering resolve to defeat any external aggression with iron fist.
The forum undertook a comprehensive review of the operational preparedness, ongoing initiatives and upcoming events.
Discussions remained focused on aligning naval priorities with evolving regional maritime security imperatives to chart a clear course for operations preparedness across multiple domains of naval warfare.
The Command and Staff Conference is the apex decision-making forum of Pakistan Navy where Chief of the Naval Staff, Principal Staff Officers and Field Commanders deliberate on strategic priorities and policies.
