KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy fleet units demonstrated their combat readiness through live weapon firing of anti-ship missiles in the North Arabian Sea on Saturday.

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, graced the occasion as chief guest and witnessed the event along with Pakistan Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Asif Khaliq and other senior naval officers.

The weapons firing included anti-ship missiles fired from destroyers and fixed and rotary wing aircraft. The missiles successfully hit their intended target.

The successful firings had reaffirmed PN’s war fighting capability and combat potential.

The chief guest expressed his satisfaction on the operational readiness of Pakis­tan Navy and its preparedness to defend national maritime interests.

He also commended the officers and men for their commitment and professionalism.

On the occasion, Admiral Abbasi reassured the nation that Pakistan Navy was ever ready to thwart any aggression against Pakistan’s maritime frontiers and it shall continue to play its part in making defense of the country impregnable.

“Pakistan Navy stands fully prepared to tackle threats across entire spectrum of warfare. Show of lethal fire power by Surface and Aviation units of PN Fleet was a manifestation of this readiness and resolve,” he said.

Published in Dawn, April 26th, 2020