Members of the Senate Standing Committee on Defence and Defence Production, headed by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, visited the Naval Head Quarters (NHQs) on Wednesday.
Committee members called on the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Asif Sandila. The committee members were briefed on the prevailing Maritime Security and Pakistan Navy’s role in maintaining peace and stability in the region. Committee members were also apprised of PN’s operational and development plans to protect maritime interests of Pakistan.
The Chairman Senate Standing Committee expressed his satisfaction over PN’s operational and developmental plans which had been formulated to safeguard Pakistan’s maritime interests. The committee members, while acknowledging PN’s efforts in nation building, especially in the health and education sectors, appreciated PN’s endeavours, particularly on flood relief operations in the provinces of Sindh and Balochistan. The committee also acknowledged PN’s efforts in developing various facilities in coastal areas which will help uplift the socio-economic condition of the Baloch people.
Senate committee visits Naval Headquarters
