KARACHI (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Navy has successfully conducted a two-day exercise aimed at strengthening its ability to counter sub-conventional and asymmetric threats at all major ports and harbours across the country.
The exercise aimed at “focusing on countering sub-conventional and asymmetric threats across all major ports and harbours of Pakistan,” a statement said on Sunday.
The exercise focused on testing and improving Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) to ensure a strong defence of Pakistan’s maritime infrastructure against evolving threats.
It included joint operations involving Pakistan Navy Fleet units, Pak Marines, Special Services Group (Navy), and Naval Aviation.
“The exercise involved coordinated operations by PN (Pakistan Navy) Fleet units, Pak Marines, SSG (Navy) and Naval Aviation assets,” the statement added.
The drills simulated a variety of non-traditional threats, such as sabotage, infiltration, and other unconventional attacks.
These scenarios helped participating units improve their coordination with other agencies, boost situational awareness, and sharpen their rapid response capabilities.
During the exercise, Commander Coast, Rear Admiral Faisal Amin, toured the different areas where operations were conducted.
Navy personnel demonstrated how they would handle complex situations and the Ambassador noticed and praised their high level of professionalism.
He mentioned the importance of ports and harbours in determining Pakistan’s economic stability and noted that the safety of these facilities is necessary for the country’s development.
“Pakistan Navy remains committed to maintaining a high state of readiness to respond to all forms of threats and continues to strengthen its capacity to defend the maritime frontiers against emerging challenges,” the statement said.
The Pakistan Navy pledged to keep its forces prepared against any threats and go on strengthening its ability to safeguard the country’s coasts.
The recent clashes between Islamabad and New Delhi began after a deadly attack on April 22 in India-held Kashmir’s Pahalgam area, where 26 people, mostly tourist, lost their lives.
India, without offering any proof or carrying out an investigation, hinted that the attackers had links across the border. Pakistan strongly denied the accusation and called for an impartial investigation.
A ceasefire was put in place on May 10. On Friday, a senior Pakistani military official told Reuters that both countries were now close to pulling back troops along the border to the levels seen before the fighting began.
