PM Nawaz Sharif with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah during the Sea Spark exercise on November 11, 2015. PHOTO: PAK NAVY
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif witnessed on Wednesday Pakistan Navy’s exercise Sea Spark in Karachi.
According to a statement by Pakistan Navy, Sea Spark 2015 comprised wide ranging naval maneuvers by an array of naval combat platforms in North Arabian Sea.
The exercise was aimed at to showcase the combat readiness of Pakistan Navy, the statement added.
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PM Nawaz, received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah at the Pakistan Navy Ship NASR, was briefed on the conduct of exercise and Pakistan Navy’s salient contributions towards maritime sector, coastal development and humanitarian assistance operations.
PHOTO: PAK NAVYThe prime minister expressed his complete trust and confidence in the operational capabilities of the navy.
The premier said the challenges at hand necessitate strong vigilance to protect the country from external and internal threats.
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The exercise is a part of measures aimed at securing maritime trade route of the country and Gwadar Port while being prepared to face any kind of danger in the sea.
Gwadar is crucial to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the sea lanes connecting the port with international markets are an extension of the CPEC, he said according to a press release of the navy.
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