Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul-Haq Kakar emphasised significance of war games in validating naval war plans in sync with military and national security policy while also exploring operational concepts and refining deployment strategies.

Addressing debrief session of Pakistan Navy's war game Shamsheer-e-Bahr IX, he lauded well-deliberated plans of force commanders and insightful analysis of war game, which would help crystallize operational plans for maritime security and seaward defence of Pakistan.

He highlighted enhanced responsibilities of Pakistan Navy in ensuring security of China Pakistan Economic Corridor and Gwadar Port. Prime Minister Kakar expressed complete confidence in preparedness of Pakistan Navy to meet all threats and challenges and reassured government's commitment to provide all available resources for its capacity building. Upon arrival, Prime Minister was received by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi.

Earlier, presenting overview, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) outlined objectives of war game which was conducted in tri-service format with participants of relevant ministries and divisions as well.

He highlighted various concepts tried during war game and recommendations pertaining to Pakistan Navy deployment strategies. Debrief of exercise was attended by high-level government officials and senior officers from tri-services.

Published in The Daily National Courier, August, 31 2023

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