Naval chief breaks ground for Counter Terrorism Centre

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah performed the groundbreaking ceremonies on Tuesday for the projects of the Maritime Counter Terrorism Centre (MCTC) and 2nd Force Protection Battalion in Karachi.

The Pakistan Navy spokesman said the ceremonies were attended by naval officers and CPOs/sailors, as well as by Commander Coast Rear Admiral Abdul Aleem. The MCTC is being built with the aim to fulfil the training requirements of special operation forces and special wings of own and other law enforcement agencies in the maritime anti-terrorism domain. It will house the state-of-the-art training facilities, including live fire shoot houses, sniper ranges, military training in urban terrain, close quarter combat ranges and simulators. The 2nd Force Protection Battalion is an operational segment of marines and has been raised for the protection of the Karachi Harbour and offshore infrastructure.