ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 (APP): Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral
Muhammad Zakaullah Wednesday urged the Field Commanders to maintain
the ‘highest state of preparedness’ and constant vigil in the Area of
Responsibility (AoR) to hit back with all might, if the war was imposed.
Chairing the Command and Staff conference that concluded here at
the Naval Headquarters, he took stock of the prevalent security environment
and reiterated PN’s unflinching resolve and stalwart determination to
safeguard maritime frontiers of Pakistan against all threats.
The conference reviewed matters related to operational preparedness,
prevailing security situation and developmental plans of Pakistan Navy.
According to a press release, Chief of the Naval Staff was given
detailed briefings on various ongoing and future projects and plans of
Pakistan Navy.
Besides assessing the war preparedness of Pakistan Navy, the
participants of the Conference reviewed the priorities pertaining to the
security of Gwadar Port and Sea lines of communication linked to the China-
Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The Naval Chief highlighted that “game-changing development of
CPEC with Gwadar port as its `pivot’ and `enabler’, warrants vigilant and
impregnable safeguards all along our coast especially off Gwadar against both
conventional and asymmetric threats.”
Admiral Zakaullah underlined the need for conducting coastal security
exercises regularly in coordination with other Law Enforcement Agencies
(LEAs) and Organizations to acquire the highest degree of professionalism
and interoperability.
The Naval Chief also expressed satisfaction over operational
preparedness of Pakistan Navy in the face of prevalent Maritime challenges
and lauded the morale and motivation of troops at all levels.
Command and Staff Conference is the apex decision making body of
Pakistan Navy in which all Principal Staff Officers and Field Commanders
undertake strategic review of Pakistan Navy’s Policies and Plans at least once
in each quarter.