Admiral Naveed Ashraf stresses combat readiness at Pakistan Navy Command & Staff Conference

Islamabad (APP): Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf on Wednesday emphasised the importance of sustaining perpetual combat readiness to effectively counter both conventional and unconventional challenges in the maritime domain.

He highlighted this strategic imperative during the Pakistan Navy’s Command & Staff Conference held at Naval Headquarters, said a press release issued by the Directorate General Public Relations Pakistan Navy.

Chairing the concluding session of the conference, Admiral Ashraf highlighted Pakistan Navy’s pivotal role in peace and stability and regional maritime security. Admiral asserted that the Pakistan Navy remains fully prepared to uphold national sovereignty and ensure the defence of every inch of maritime frontiers.

The forum also undertook a comprehensive review of operational preparedness, ongoing initiatives and upcoming events, including the conduct and preparations of the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC), which serves as a premier platform to showcase Pakistan’s maritime potential and promote regional cooperation.

The Command and Staff Conference serves as the apex decision-making forum of Pakistan Navy, wherein the Chief of the Naval Staff, Principal Staff Officers and Field Commanders deliberate on strategic priorities, review operational preparedness and formulate policies to align naval capabilities with national security objectives.