NA Standing Committee on Defence members visit Naval HQ

ISLAMABAD:  Members of National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence, headed by Chairman Sheikh Rohail Asghar, visited Naval Headquarters on Friday.

The committee members were briefed about contemporary security challenges in the region, and Pakistan Navy’s role in safeguarding country’s maritime interests and nation building.

The committee was also apprised about PN’s strategic and developmental plans to protect maritime interests of Pakistan in the context of China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Gwadar port project.

After the briefing, an interactive session was held between the members of National Assembly Standing Committee and flag officers.

The chairman National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence expressed his satisfaction over PN’s operational and developmental plans which have been formulated to safeguard Pakistan’s maritime interests.

The committee members acknowledged Navy’s efforts to improve operational readiness in addition to nation building.  The committee also made a special note about the increased responsibilities of Pakistan Navy pertaining to CPEC and Gwadar port project.

The committee showed satisfaction over the preparedness of Pakistan Navy and appreciated its contributions towards nation building and its initiatives for socio-economic uplift of coastal belt of Pakistan.