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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy launched Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to counter &ldquo;multidimensional&rdquo; threats to national shipping and maritime trade amid an evolving regional maritime security environment, the military&#39;s media wing said Monday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, the initiative aims to ensure the uninterrupted flow of national energy supplies and the security of Sea Lines of Communication. It stated that Pakistan Navy escort operations are being conducted in close coordination with the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation, adding that the navy is actively monitoring and controlling the movement of merchant vessels to ensure their safe and secure transit. With approximately 90% of Pakistan&rsquo;s trade conducted by sea, the operation aims to ensure that vital sea routes remain safe, secure, and uninterrupted, the statement said. It added that Pakistan Navy ships are currently escorting two merchant vessels, one of which is scheduled to arrive in Karachi on Monday. The navy remains fully prepared to respond to emerging maritime security challenges and is committed to ensuring the safety of national shipping and regional maritime security, the statement said.

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The operation aims to counter 'multidimensional' threats to national shipping and maritime trade amid an evolving regional maritime security environment.

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Pakistan Navy launches Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to secure shipping routes

Pakistan Navy launches Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to secure shipping routes