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ISLAMABAD: Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of Pakistan, emphasized the importance of a strong, balanced and technologically advanced navy during the induction ceremony of the 2nd PN MILGEM Class Corvette, PNS Khaibar, into Pakistan Navy&#39;s fleet. Addressing the gathering, the naval chief highlighted that Pakistan&rsquo;s strategic location along vital maritime trade and energy corridors demands a potent naval force to safeguard national interests and ensure secure Sea Lines of Communications (SLOCs), said a press release issued by Pakistan military&#39;s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday. The naval chief underscored that during the operation &quot;Marka-e-Haq&quot;, Pakistan Navy was poised to sink Indian Navy Aircraft Carrier which forced Indian Navy to remain retreated in their perceived safe havens.&nbsp; The mastery and conduct of naval operations during Marka-e-Haq delivers an unequivocal message that any attempt to challenge Pakistan&rsquo;s maritime interests will be met with an appropriate response.&nbsp; &#39;Guardian of the maritime frontiers&#39; The naval chief emphasized that Pakistan Navy is being equipped with state-of-the-art platforms and niche technologies enabling it to target critical infrastructure/vulnerabilities and naval assets of adversary.&nbsp; Inductions of advanced platforms such as PNS Khaibar and the forthcoming HANGOR Class Submarines mark a milestone in PN&rsquo;s modernization; enhancing operational flexibility, combat power and the strategic reach. Concluding his address, the naval chief extended best wishes to PNS Khaibar crew while reaffirming Pakistan Navy&rsquo;s resolve to defend sovereign seas and uphold its responsibility as guardian of the maritime frontiers, the ISPR&#39;s statement said.

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Naval chief highlights Pakistan’s strategic location along vital maritime trade and energy corridors demands a potent naval force to safeguard national interests and ensure secure Sea Lines of Communications.

Pakistan Navy inducts PNS Khaibar as naval chief emphasizes advanced maritime power

ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf paid an official visit to Malaysia and held meetings with the leadership of the Royal Malaysian Navy to strengthen bilateral naval cooperation, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday.&nbsp;Upon arrival at the Royal Malaysian Navy Headquarters, Admiral Naveed Ashraf was received by Admiral Tan Sri (Dr.) Zulhelmy bin Ithnain, Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy, and was accorded a guard of honour.&nbsp;During the meetings, both sides discussed aligning strategic perspectives and enhancing <a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/pakistan-navy-showcases-modern-warfare-capabilities-in-north-arabian-sea" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">cooperation in operational matters</a>, capacity building, and coordinated responses to maritime security challenges.&nbsp;Admiral Naveed Ashraf highlighted the Pakistan Navy&rsquo;s role in promoting regional stability, particularly through its Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP) and participation in the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).&nbsp;As part of the visit, the naval chief also toured Malaysia&rsquo;s National Hydrographic Centre, where discussions focused on strengthening collaboration with Pakistan&rsquo;s National Hydrographic Office in areas such as training, data sharing, and professional engagement.&nbsp;According to ISPR, the visit reaffirmed the longstanding Pakistan-Malaysia naval partnership and underscored the shared commitment to expanding future-oriented maritime cooperation.

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf meets Royal Malaysian Navy leadership during his official visit to Malaysia on February 8, 2026. (Photo: ISPR)

Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy, Admiral Tan Sri (Dr.) Zulhelmy bin Ithnain receives Admiral Naveed Ashraf.

Pakistan Navy chief visits Malaysia, discusses maritime cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Commander of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force, Rear Admiral Ahmed Mohamed Ebrahim Al Bin Ali, paid an official visit to Naval Headquarters in Islamabad, where he met Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M) on Tuesday, the military&rsquo;s media wing said.&nbsp;Upon his arrival, the visiting dignitary was warmly received by Pakistan&#39;s naval chief. A smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Navy presented a Guard of Honor in his honor, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).&nbsp;Rear Admiral Ahmed Mohamed Ebrahim Al Bin Ali later laid a floral wreath at the Shuhada Monument to pay tribute to the martyrs of the Pakistan Navy.&nbsp;During the meeting, both sides held detailed discussions on matters of mutual interest, including regional maritime security and prospects for enhanced bilateral naval cooperation.&nbsp;The two naval chiefs reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening professional engagement and defense collaboration between the Pakistan Navy and the Royal Bahrain Naval Force.&nbsp;The visit reflects the longstanding, cordial relations between Pakistan and Bahrain and underscores the shared resolve of both countries to promote peace, security, and stability in the region.

Bahrain naval chief meets Pakistani counterpart

Two naval chiefs reaffirm their commitment to strengthening professional ties and expanding defence cooperation between the Pakistan Navy and the Royal Bahrain Naval Force.


Bahrain naval chief visits Naval Headquarters, calls on Pakistani counterpart

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf has said that collaboration with Ankara has &ldquo;significantly strengthened&rdquo; Islamabad&rsquo;s local industrial base. He said this in an exclusive interview with T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s state-run Anadolu News Agency, shared by Pakistan Navy&rsquo;s Director General Public Relations (DGPR), on its X account on Friday.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1991811110492860872&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Fsections%2F&sessionId=f8c66d1472d8d7ae95e659d14ebd8380300e9c36&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 897px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div>Admiral Ashraf said Pakistan&rsquo;s fast-growing defense partnership with T&uuml;rkiye has become one of the region&rsquo;s most prominent examples of successful technology transfer. He said cooperation between the two countries has already &ldquo;significantly strengthened&rdquo; Islamabad&rsquo;s domestic industrial capacity. The chief said the collaboration, especially in naval shipbuilding, demonstrates how shared ambitions for self-reliance can translate into concrete industrial gains. &lsquo;Success story&rsquo;&nbsp;At the center of this &ldquo;success story,&rdquo; he noted, is the joint production of MILGEM-class corvettes, one of Pakistan&rsquo;s largest defense projects involving a foreign partner. MILGEM is&nbsp;Turkey&#39;s indigenous national warship building program. Admiral Ashraf described the program as a &ldquo;living example of this cooperation.&rdquo; Under a 2018 agreement, Pakistan acquired four MILGEM corvettes from T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s state-owned defense company, ASFAT: two built in T&uuml;rkiye and two constructed at Karachi Shipyard &amp; Engineering Works, a model designed to transfer design, engineering, and project management expertise to Pakistan. Calling the initiative a &ldquo;hallmark of Pakistan-T&uuml;rkiye defense collaboration and technology sharing,&rdquo; Admiral Ashraf said the program has &ldquo;significantly strengthened&rdquo; Pakistan&rsquo;s local industrial base, &ldquo;paving the way for future self-reliance in naval shipbuilding.&rdquo; &lsquo;Practical and mutually beneficial&rsquo;With the experience gained, he added, Islamabad and Ankara can &ldquo;build on this success to explore joint development of unmanned maritime systems, underwater technologies, and advanced sensors.&rdquo; T&uuml;rkiye and Pakistan&rsquo;s &ldquo;shared commitment to self-reliance and innovation&rdquo; makes such partnerships &ldquo;practical and mutually beneficial,&rdquo; he said. Admiral Ashraf also emphasized that cooperation is not only technical but strategic, noting that maritime security in the current geopolitical environment requires &ldquo;cooperation against shared challenges.&rdquo; &lsquo;Common goals&rsquo;&ldquo;We view T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s engagement in the region as complementary to our vision of a secure maritime environment for economic prosperity,&rdquo; he said, referring to Ankara&rsquo;s expanding naval influence in the Indian Ocean and East Africa. &ldquo;Both navies share common goals viz-a-viz regional stability, maritime connectivity and cooperative security; our regular interactions strengthen these shared objectives,&rdquo; he added. Pakistan&rsquo;s navy, Admiral Ashraf said, plays &ldquo;a key role in ensuring regional maritime security and safeguarding the maritime domain connected with CPEC,&rdquo; the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Conference to &lsquo;rejuvenate&rsquo; maritime economyAdmiral Ashraf also highlighted Pakistan&rsquo;s efforts to revive its blue economy, an area where he said Islamabad and Ankara &ldquo;share a strong and enduring partnership.&rdquo; Speaking about the second edition of the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC), held earlier this month in Karachi, he said the event aimed to &ldquo;rejuvenate&rdquo; maritime economic activities and showcase the country&rsquo;s broader &ldquo;maritime potential.&rdquo; Beyond shipbuilding, the navy chief noted that Pakistan is &ldquo;progressively incorporating&rdquo; emerging domains such as information dominance and cyber resilience into its training, doctrines, and joint exercises. &ldquo;Collaboration with friendly navies like T&uuml;rkiye helps both sides build skills in network-centric warfare, electronic warfare operations and modern concepts, ensuring preparedness against evolving threats,&rdquo; he said.

Says Türkiye and Pakistan’s ‘shared commitment to self-reliance and innovation’ makes such partnerships ‘mutually beneficial’; Islamabad and Ankara can ‘build on this success to explore joint development of unmanned maritime systems, underwater technologies and advanced sensors.’ 

Ankara collaboration has ‘strengthened’ Islamabad’s industrial base: Pakistan Navy chief

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan&rsquo;s Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Naveed Ashraf, in his visit to the United States, held numerous meetings aimed at further strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation and defense engagements. &nbsp; The CNS Admiral, Naveed Ashraf, &ldquo;visited the United States and held meetings with senior naval, coast guard, and state officials,&rdquo; said a post on X by Director General Public Relations of Pakistan Navy on Thursday. &ldquo;Discussions focused on maritime cooperation, regional security, and defense engagement reflecting strong Pak US naval ties,&rdquo; it added.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1978827899865079927&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Fdashboard%2F&sessionId=14d2aecbf04aca2ce9773aa2981d793ab26e05fa&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 721px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;"></iframe></div></div>A press release issued on Friday by Pakistan military&rsquo;s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, Admiral Ashraf&rsquo;s visited the US &ldquo;as part of ongoing efforts to further strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation and defense engagements.&rdquo; During the visit, the Naval Chief called on US Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Vice Admiral Yvette Davids, and Acting Vice Commandant of the US Coast Guard, Vice Admiral Thomas G Allan Jr, the ISPR&rsquo;s statement said. Maritime cooperation Matters of professional interest, regional security dynamics, and avenues for professional training and maritime cooperation were discussed during these meetings.<div class="fr-embed youtube-embed"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2-xp0SEzwJA" title="Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visits the United States.| ISPR" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" style="width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; max-width: 100%; display: block;"></iframe>&nbsp;</div>The Naval Chief also visited the National Defence University (NDU) and met its President, Vice Admiral Peter A Garvin. At the US State Department, the Admiral met Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, Stanley L Brown. The engagements encompassed deliberations on politico-military cooperation, maritime security, capacity-building initiatives, and shared maritime interests. Admiral Ashraf also addressed a gathering of US scholars and think-tank experts. In his talk, the naval chief highlighted regional maritime security challenges and Pakistan Navy&rsquo;s contributions towards collaborative maritime efforts. The visit of the naval chief reflects the enduring defense ties between Pakistan and the United States, reaffirming the mutual commitment to promoting maritime security in the region and beyond, the ISPR&rsquo;s statement said.

Pakistan’s Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited the US to bolster maritime cooperation, meeting senior military and state officials. Discussions covered regional security, training, defense collaboration, and reaffirmed strong Pakistan-US naval ties.

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