Navy conducts fleet annual efficiency competition parade

An impressive Pakistan Navy Fleet Annual Efficiency Competition Parade and an award ceremony were held at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard, Karachi.

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi graced the occasion as chief guest. Upon his arrival, he was received by Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Asif Khaliq. According to the director general public relations (Pakistan Navy), the chief of the naval staff expressed satisfaction and confidence over the operational readiness of the fleet and lauded the professionalism of officers and men in successfully achieving assigned operational objectives and tasks.

He appreciated perpetual vigilance undertaken by the Pakistan Navy Fleet in the prevailing regional security environment. The admiral stressed that the Pakistan Navy was fully cognizant of its responsibilities for safeguarding the sea frontiers, including the security of the CPEC and the Gwadar Port.

He reiterated the resolve to respond any aggression posed against Pakistan and to remain committed to maintaining peace and lawful order at sea in the region and beyond.

Earlier, in his welcome address, the commander of the Pakistan Fleet spoke of the fleet operational activities undertaken during the year 2019, encompassing multi-dimensional events related to combat readiness, particularly during post-Pulwama military stand-off, live weapon firings, the hosting of multi-national Exercise AMAN-19, participation in various bilateral exercises, regional maritime security patrols and overseas deployments.

He also highlighted the participation of fleet units in various sea exercises for augmenting professional skills and enhancing operational capabilities.

Later, the chief of the naval staff gave away proficiency shields to the best units of relevant squadrons and tasks groups, and interacted with officers and CPOs, sailors of the Pakistan Navy Fleet.