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ISLAMABAD, June 3 (APP): Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral
Muhammad Zakaullah NI(M) Saturday called on Finance Minister
Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here at the Ministry of Finance.
Financial matters relating to Pakistan Navy, including its
financial requirements in the upcoming fiscal year, were discussed
during the meeting, a finance ministry statement said.
The Naval Chief congratulated the Finance Minister on
presenting the budget to the Parliament for FY 2017-18.
Ishaq Dar said as always, the government would ensure
that the requisite financial requirements for the upcoming fiscal
year of all armed forces, including Pakistan Navy, were fully
catered for.
He said the armed forces were performing their duties
valiantly and professionally, by safeguarding Pakistan’s borders
and fighting the menace of militancy and terrorism.
The minister said that the government and people of
Pakistan would stand by the armed forces and fully support them
in the national cause.