Pakistan Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf presided over the Command & Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy at the Naval Headquarters (NHQ) on Wednesday.

Addressing the conference, Admiral Ashraf underscored the importance of “maintaining perpetual combat readiness” to effectively counter “both traditional and non-traditional threats in the maritime domain”.

The Naval Chief appreciated the “impregnable deterrence of the Pakistan Navy at sea during Exercise MARKA-E-HAQ”, highlighting the “successful demonstration of its prowess and robust defence capabilities”.

He also commended the Navy’s proactive measures in ensuring the “continuous flow of supplies through Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs) and uninterrupted operations at sea, reflecting the force’s commitment to maritime security and economic stability.

Focusing on modernisation, Admiral Naveed Ashraf emphasised the development of capabilities in unmanned systems, including drones and unmanned surface/underwater vessels, aimed at enhancing the Navy’s “surveillance and rapid response capabilities”.