Karachi: Caretaker Defence Minister Lieutenant General (retd) Anwar Ali Hyder visited Naval Headquarters (NHQ) and held meeting with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi.

Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, visiting dignitary was received by Chief of Naval Staff and was introduced to Principal Staff Officers at Naval Headquarters, Pakistan Navy news release said.

During meeting, matters pertaining to regional maritime security milieu and operational readiness of Pakistan Navy were discussed. Naval Chief apprised Defence Minister on role, capability and future modernisation plans of Pakistan Navy. He briefed caretaker Minister on recent acquisitions of state-of-the-art platforms and equipment to ensure an invincible seaward defence of country.

Naval Chief underscored Pakistan Navy's initiative of Regional Maritime Security Patrol and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief missions. He briefed Defence Minister on contemporary training being imparted to officers and men to keep them abreast with modern trends of naval warfare.

Caretaker Defence Minister commended role of Pakistan Navy in safeguarding maritime interests of country. He appreciated dedication of PN officers and men for their unwavering commitment in performance of duties and remaining at forefront during natural calamities. He expressed his confidence in Pakistan Navy's operational readiness.

Published in The Daily National Courier, August, 26 2023

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