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Arab News
24-02-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan Navy holds Sea Guard-25 exercise for key maritime sector representatives
KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy on Monday launched the Sea Guard-25 exercise in the southern port city of Karachi to bring diverse sectors and agencies together on one platform to 'collectively address multifaceted challenges in the maritime domain.' The exercise, the second in its series, will run from Feb. 24-28 and bring together representatives from fisheries, law enforcement agencies, private entities, and non-profits. 'In addition to prominent figures from the private sector and fishing community, representatives from various organizations, including the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency, Pakistan Coast Guards, Pakistan National Shipping Corporation, Anti-Narcotics Force, Federal Investigation Agency, Karachi Port Trust, and Port Qasim Authority, attended the session,' the navy said in a statement. 'The exercise seeks to enhance coordination among national stakeholders while operating within their respective legal frameworks, using JMICC as a common platform to strengthen security of Pakistan's maritime zones,' the navy statement added, referring to the Joint Maritime Information Coordination Center. 'It includes a series of practical scenario-based exercises at sea, along with table-top discussions, to refine and improve existing security mechanisms.' Pakistan frequently conducts drills in Karachi, home to key naval bases and whose strategic position along the Arabian Sea is vital for safeguarding the South Asian nation's territorial waters. Earlier this month, Pakistan hosted the AMAN-25 multinational naval exercise, with 60 nations participating. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia also concluded their annual Affaa Al Sahil naval exercise in Karachi in February.
Arab News
19-02-2025
- General
- Arab News
Pakistan, Saudi forces conclude naval drills with display of firepower and combat tactics
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia concluded their annual Affaa Al Sahil naval exercise in Karachi on Wednesday with a demonstration of intense firepower, close quarter combat and hostage rescue, according to a statement by Pakistan's military media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The exercise, which has been conducted annually since 2011 between the Pakistan Navy's Special Service Group and the Royal Saudi Naval Forces' Special Operations Forces, focused on enhancing interoperability and tactical coordination. It follows Naseem Al Bahr-XV, another bilateral naval exercise between the two countries, and Aman 2025, a multinational maritime drill aimed at promoting regional maritime cooperation. 'The joint naval exercise Affaa Al Sahil between the Pakistan Navy and the Royal Saudi Naval Forces' Special Operations Forces concluded in Karachi,' the ISPR said in a statement. 'The training drills included RPG [rocket-propelled grenade] firing, machine gun firing, close quarters combat, practical rappelling, hostage rescue, visit board search and seizure, explosive ordnance disposal drills, mission planning and advanced area clearance techniques,' it added. The closing ceremony of the exercise was attended by Commander Coast Rear Admiral Faisal Amin along with senior officials from both navies. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia maintain close defense ties, with their navies regularly participating in joint drills to improve maritime security and counter asymmetric threats in the region. 'This joint exercise will help strengthen mutual capabilities and coordination in countering maritime security challenges,' the ISPR added.
