CNS Stresses Operational Readiness, Joint Coordination To Counter Emerging Maritime Threats
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 19th Aug, 2026) Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Naveed Ashraf while commending
Pakistan Navy’s operational readiness and enhanced capacity to undertake all challenging missions on Wednesday stressed the need for effective training, tactical discipline, and joint coordination to ensure robust maritime defence.
He also emphasised:
- Asymmetric capabilities and advanced technologies are crucial to maintain a tactical edge against emerging threats.
- The Pakistan Navy plays a pivotal role in ensuring peace, stability, and regional maritime security.
The Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy, held at Naval Headquarters, deliberated extensively on:
- Evolving maritime security landscape, from traditional to non-traditional threats.
- Volatility at strategic choke points and risks to freedom of navigation and vital shipping lanes (SLOCs).
The forum reviewed operational preparedness, ongoing initiatives, and upcoming events.
Attended by Principal Staff Officers and Field Commanders, the Command and Staff Conference is the apex decision-making forum of Pakistan Navy where the CNS, PSOs, and FCs discuss strategic priorities and policies.
