Daily Times

Karachi: Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Hafiz Hafeez Ur Rehman visited Pakistan Navy’s Jinnah Naval Base (JNB) at Ormara, Balochistan. The dignitary witnessed operational arrangements as well as various social empowerment initiatives undertaken by Pakistan Navy for socio-economic uplift of coastal area populace. He was accompanied by Vice Admiral Waseem Akram, Commander Coast during the visit.

The Chief Minister visited Pakistan Navy Cadet College Ormara and Bahria Model College where he witnessed parade display and other activities by cadets and students of Bahria Model College respectively. The Chief Minister also visited PN hospital, PNS DARMAAN JAH where he was briefed about the medical services being provided to local public as well as the medical camps frequently organized by Pakistan Navy in coastal areas.

Later, Commander Coast Vice Admiral Waseem Akram briefed the guest about PN initiatives for security and development of the region. The dignitary appreciated and acknowledged the efforts being put in by Pakistan Navy for defence of Coastal areas as well as social empowerment initiatives for betterment of local populace. He mentioned that PN is undertaking a noble cause and a great service to the nation. He further highlighted that all these efforts/initiatives are being made to gradually merge the local populace into national mainstream.

The Chief Minister also interacted with the officers and sailors deployed at Ormara and highly eulogized their morale and determination for the defence of maritime frontiers of the country.