Pakistani sailors held aboard a hijacked oil tanker off Somalia have appealed for urgent help, saying they are running out of food, medicine, and drinking water. The crew is reportedly being held captive by pirates who seized the vessel last month in the Indian Ocean. The tanker, traveling from Oman to Somalia, was taken over […]
Pakistan maritime security
Pakistan Navy inducts advanced PNS Khyber
Pakistan has strengthened its maritime defense with the induction of the second MILGEM-class PNS Khyber, equipped with advanced and unique technologies. The addition enhances the Navy’s capabilities to protect national waters and secure critical sea lines of communication. Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf emphasized the importance of modern platforms in defending Pakistan’s strategic maritime interests. […]
Pakistan Navy launches Muhafizul Bahr to protect trade
The Pakistan Navy has launched Operation Muhafizul Bahr to counter multidimensional threats to national shipping and maritime trade, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. The move comes amid evolving regional maritime security challenges and potential disruptions to critical sea lanes. The ISPR stated that the operation aims to safeguard the uninterrupted flow of national energy […]