CARETAKER DEFENCE MINISTER VISITS NAVAL HEADQUARTERS.

Islamabad, 25 Aug 23: Caretaker Defence Minister Lieutenant General (Retd)
Anwar Ali Hyder visited Naval Headquarters Islamabad and called-on Chief of the Naval
Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi. Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, the
visiting dignitary was received by Chief of the Naval Staff and was introduced to the
Principal Staff Officers at Naval Headquarters.
During the meeting, matters pertaining to Regional Maritime Security milieu and
operational readiness of Pakistan Navy were discussed. Naval Chief apprised the
Defence Minister on roles, capabilities and future modernization plans of Pakistan Navy.
He briefed the caretaker minister on recent acquisitions of state-of-the-art platforms and
equipment to ensure an invincible seaward defence of the country. Naval Chief
underscored Pakistan Navy’s initiative of Regional Maritime Security Patrol and
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief missions. Chief of the Naval Staff also
briefed the Defence Minister on contemporary training being imparted to officers and
men to keep them abreast with modern trends of naval warfare.
The caretaker Defence Minister commended the role of Pakistan Navy in
safeguarding maritime interests of the country. He appreciated the dedication of PN
officers and men for their unwavering commitment in performance of duties and
remaining at forefront during natural calamities. Lieutenant General (Retd) Anwar Ali
Hyder expressed his confidence in Pakistan Navy’s operational readiness.