Gawadar to soon have a Pakistani naval base
Islamabad: Director General of Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) Rear Admiral Mirza Foad Amin Baig has announced that Gawadar will soon have a Pakistani naval base for its protection.
Addressing a seminar titled ‘Pakistan Maritime Security Agency’s role in security and economy of Pakistan’ held at International Islamic University (IIU), the DG PMSA contended that Pakistan Navy has the best tactics and war strategies with an approach to deal with the enemy with iron hands.
Rear Admiral Mirza Foad Amin Baig also spoke on the contribution and importance of Pakistan Navy in success and security of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) telling that soon Gawadar will have a naval base for its protection.
He urged the students to not pay heed to rumors and propaganda and stressed that they must be involved in research based projects for which he said PMSA is providing ample opportunities to work on practical research based projects.
The PMSA chief termed the investment in Maritimes pivotal for the economic revival of the country saying that maritime is a treasure that requires due attention and utilization.
He also highlighted the importance of the role and activity of Pakistan Navy in the region by informing about the details such as international collaborations, exercise and a large security patrol.
He stressed on the importance of the potential of trade and resources Pakistan has in maritime.
Talking about the advancements in the Pakistan Navy, he said the last decade witnessed phenomenal advancement in the Pakistan Navy in terms of resources and arsenal such as induction of new ships, offshore patrol vessels, surface fleet, aircrafts and UAVs.
On the occasion, Famous International Relations expert Professor Dr Muhammad Khan addressed the seminar and delivered a lecture on Maritime security of Pakistan: challenges and prospects.
He hailed the services of Pakistan Navy and also thanked PMSA for joining hands with the university to conduct a constructive dialogue on a very important topic.
He also envisioned students on the strengths of Pakistan Navy and its historical contribution in protection of homeland.
He thanked Syed Hassan Aftab and IRD team for cooperation in the successful arrangement of the seminar .
The seminar was also addressed by Commander Akhtar Zaman of Pakistan Navy and Captain Umer Hayat who elaborated the role of PMSA in protection of homeland.
The activity concluded with an interactive session of question and answers with DG PMSA in which male and female students asked questions on various topics in the light of the theme of the seminar.
