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Business Recorder
16 hours ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
CNS, RSNF chief focus on regional maritime security
ISLAMABAD: The high-level meeting between Pakistan's Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) Chief Vice Admiral Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Ghuraybi focused on regional maritime security, joint defence collaboration, and the expansion of naval training programmes between the two brotherly nations. The meeting was held at the Pakistan Naval Headquarters in Islamabad, to engage in reinforcing bilateral military ties and advancing strategic maritime cooperation in the region. Vice Admiral Al Ghuraybi, who is on an official visit to Pakistan, was presented with a guard of honour upon arrival and introduced to the principal staff officers of the Pakistan Navy. During the meeting, both naval chiefs discussed mutual interests and reviewed the regional maritime security landscape, while also exploring avenues to further enhance cooperation in training, operations, and defence collaboration. A statement from the Pakistan Navy's Director General Public Relations highlighted that the two leaders expressed appreciation for the successful conduct of Exercise Naseem Al Bahr-XV, a major joint naval drill held earlier this year in the North Arabian Sea. The exercise featured Special Operations Forces (SOFs) from the RSNF and Pakistan Navy's elite Special Service Group (SSG-N), concluding with a high-intensity final test in Karachi in February. Admiral Naveed Ashraf also briefed the Saudi naval chief on Pakistan Navy's initiatives to uphold regional stability through the Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP), which aim at ensuring safe and securing sea lanes in the Arabian Sea and beyond. Vice Admiral Al Ghuraybi commended Pakistan Navy's contributions to regional peace and its commitment to collaborative maritime efforts. He further acknowledged the high-quality training being provided to RSNF cadets at the Pakistan Naval Academy and onboard Pakistan Navy ships, praising its positive impact on the professional development of Saudi naval personnel. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Arab News
a day ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia pledge deeper defense ties during Saudi naval chief's Islamabad visit
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday agreed to enhance and strengthen the scope of their existing bilateral defense ties, with a renewed focus on naval cooperation and regional maritime security, said an official statement. The announcement came during a meeting between Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Chief of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) Vice Admiral Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Ghuraybi at Pakistan Navy Headquarters in Islamabad. The two sides reaffirmed their longstanding defense partnership, particularly between their navies, which have conducted regular joint drills and personnel exchanges over the years. 'The leaders discussed matters of mutual interest, regional maritime security situation and avenues for enhanced cooperation in defense, training and security,' the Pakistan Navy said in a statement. 'Both leaders pledged to further strengthen and diversify the scope of existing bilateral defense relationship.' The two commanders also appreciated the successful conduct of the latest iteration of the joint naval exercise Naseem Al Bahr-XV in the North Arabian Sea earlier this year. Admiral Ashraf briefed his counterpart on Pakistan Navy's Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP) initiative to maintain maritime order, secure sea lanes and counter non-traditional threats such as piracy and smuggling across the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean region. Pakistan is also a key participant in the US-led Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), a 41-nation coalition based in Bahrain that conducts maritime security and counter-piracy operations across 3.2 million square miles of international waters. It has previously commanded Combined Task Force (CTF)-150 and CTF-151, focused on maritime security and counter-piracy respectively, reinforcing its role as a regional maritime security provider. The statement said Vice Admiral Al Ghuraybi acknowledged Pakistan Navy's role in collaborative maritime efforts and commended the professional training being imparted to RSNF cadets at the Pakistan Naval Academy and onboard Pakistan Navy ships. The Saudi delegation was also presented a Guard of Honour and briefed by senior officers at Naval Headquarters. The Pakistan Navy said the visit would further deepen defense ties and enhance naval collaboration between the two brotherly countries.
Business Recorder
5 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Libyan armed forces chief meets naval chief
RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces, met with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at the Naval Headquarters. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics, and avenues for enhanced bilateral defence cooperation. Admiral Ashraf briefed the visiting dignitary on Pakistan Navy's initiatives to promote peace and maritime stability in the region through Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP). General Haftar appreciated the Pakistan Navy's efforts for ensuring maritime security and regional stability. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence ties between Pakistan and Libya, particularly in the maritime domain. The visit is expected to further boost military-to-military cooperation and deepen bilateral relations between the two countries. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Navy chief highlights combat readiness, maritime tech in command and staff conference
The Command and Staff Conference of the Pakistan Navy was held at the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad, with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf presiding over the session, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday. The conference reviewed the Pakistan Navy's operational plans, strategic policies, and future roadmap. Senior leadership, including principal staff officers and field commanders, attended the high-level meeting. Admiral Ashraf lauded the Navy's unwavering maritime defence capabilities during Ma'araka-e-Haq (Battle of Truth), emphasising the force's critical role in ensuring maritime security. PAF chief's visit to US reinforces defence cooperation: ISPR The Naval Chief also appreciated the efforts to maintain uninterrupted commercial shipping and port operations along sea lines of communication. He called for sustained combat readiness to counter both conventional and non-traditional threats in the maritime domain. Underscoring the importance of modern technologies, Admiral Ashraf stressed the enhanced use of drones and autonomous surface and sub-surface vessels, also known as naval drones, for surveillance and operations at sea. The conference reaffirmed the Navy's commitment to safeguarding Pakistan's maritime interests amid evolving regional and global maritime dynamics.
Business Recorder
12-07-2025
- General
- Business Recorder
Military Awards conferred upon PN personnel
KARACHI: Pakistan Navy Investiture Ceremony 2025 was held at Bahria Auditorium, Karachi. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf graced the ceremony as Chief Guest and conferred various military awards upon naval personnel. The recipients of Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) were Cdre Rashid Mahmood Sheikh, Cdre Tasawar Iqbal, Cdre Aamir Iqbal, Cdre Rashid Nazir, Cdre Zeeshan Shahid, Cdre Dr. Nadeem Kureshi, Cdre Dr. Tariq Mairaj Rasool Khan, Cdre Dr. Attaullah, Cdre Muhammad Umair, Cdre Shahid Wasif, Cdre Saqib Habib, Cdre Faisal Iqbal Qazi and Capt Syed Atif Hussain Bukhari PN. The recipients of Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military) were Capt Naveed Ahmed PN, Cdr Imran Raza PN, Cdr Babar Ibne Saleem PN, Cdr Najeeb Ullah Khan Niazi PN, Cdr Rizwan Ullah PN, Surg Cdr Mohsin Raza Khan PN, Cdr Imtiaz Muhammad PN, Cdr Muhammad Anwer PN, Lt Cdr Syed Noman Masood PN, Lt Cdr Waleed Arif and Lt Cdr Muhammad Umar PN. The recipients of Tamgha-i-Basalat (Military) were Cdr Munawar Ahmed Bhatti PN, Cdr Naeem Ahmed Khan PN, Sadam Hussain PMT-I and Zain Ali PMT-II. 31 Awards of TK (M)-I, 53 awards of TK (M)-II and 99 awards of TK (M)-III were also conferred upon MCPOs, CPOs and Sailors of Pakistan Navy. Moreover, Letters of Commendation from Chief of the Naval Staff were awarded to 60 Officers, MCPOs/CPOs/Sailors and Navy Civilians. The ceremony was attended by a large number of senior, serving and retired officers of Pakistan Navy. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
