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6th MARITIME SECURITY WORKSHOP COMMENCES AT PAKISTAN NAVY WARCOLLEGE LAHORE

Sixth edition of Maritime Security Workshop (MARSEW-6)commenced at Pakistan Navy War College Lahore. Commandant Pakistan Navy War College Rear Admiral Javed Iqbal inaugurated the workshop.

The Maritime Security Workshop is a national level forum being organized under auspices of Pakistan Navy having theme 'Secure Seas, Prosperous Pakistan'. The Workshop aims at generating understanding on dynamics of maritime security, awareness of the blue economy and exploring the untapped maritime potential of Pakistan. The workshop also seeks to highlight challenges and opportunities available in maritime sector of Pakistan and the manner it may support country's economy. This national level forum organised under the auspices of Pakistan Navy brings together participants from public and private sectors and military which include Senators/Parliamentarian, senior bureaucrats, maritime sector, business community, academia/think tanks and media.

During his welcome address, Commandant Pakistan Navy War College welcomed the participants and highlighted rundown of workshop activities including familiarization on maritime potential of Pakistan in the context of policy formulation. He dilated on the need to reposition our strategic gaze towards sea and comprehend the transpiring developments in the wider Indian Ocean which casts bearing on Pakistan's national security. He alluded to wide ranging challenges and formidable role of Pakistan Navy to shield the country's maritime interests.

Maritime Security Workshop is designed in two phases, the first being academic session at the campus and second field tours to various maritime organizations, Pakistan Navy commands and coastal/ creeks installations. The participants will also have an opportunity to visit Gwadar port and witness various on-going development projects under CPEC.

Maritime Security Workshop is being held annually at Pakistan Navy War College since2017. The workshop aids in cultivating integrated approach in developing the maritime sector and Blue Economy of Pakistan.

 

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Naval chief highlights PN initiatives in enhancing maritime, coastal security​

Nuzhat Nazar
December 9, 2023

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami, on Friday, highlighted the Pakistan Navy initiatives in enhancing maritime and coastal security, operational readiness, PN initiatives for supporting quality education, health sector and socio-economic uplift of the coastal community.
Participants of 6th Maritime Security Workshop visited Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. The delegation was led by Commandant Pakistan Navy War College Rear Admiral Javed Iqbal.

Upon arrival, a detailed briefing was given to the participants on maritime challenges in the region and responses of the Pakistan Navy including PN contributions towards the promotion of maritime awareness and prospects of Blue Economy. Later on, Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami interacted with the participants of the workshop.

During the interactive session, the Chief of Staff dilated upon issues related to maritime security and PN efforts to enhance maritime awareness in the country.
The admiral urged the participants to extend their all-out support and contribution to exploit these untapped maritime resources in their individual capacity as policymaker, investor, academia, and media influencer.

The workshop participants comprised senators, parliamentarians, policymakers, bureaucrats, academia, entrepreneurs as well as representatives from the media. The participants highly appreciated the PN role and efforts to befittingly meet maritime-related challenges being faced by the country and also proposed valuable suggestions.

 

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KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy has expressed serious concerns over the discharge of raw sewage and industrial waste into the sea and sought cooperation from the Sindh government to remove bottlenecks in the establishment of a treatment plant near Mai Kolachi.

The issues of the marine pollution, installation of a treatment plant, expansion of Karachi Fish Harbour and others were raised by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf during a meeting with caretaker Sindh Chief Minister retired Justice Maqbool Baqar here at CM House on Tuesday.

A spokesperson for the CM House said that the naval chief informed Justice Baqar that the navy, in collaboration with the Karachi Port Trust, wanted to install a 60 million gallons per day (MGD) sewage treatment plant near My Kolachi.

Naval chief raises issue of marine pollution in meeting with interim chief minister

The chief minister told the naval chief that a case involving the Mai Kolachi land was pending disposal in court. However, he assured him that the provincial government would take steps to materalise the treatment plant project.

A source said that around 100-acre of land at the Mai Kolachi area was required for setting up a Wetland Park to treat 60 MGD of swage and industrial wastewater through various outlets. However, the project had been delayed because of litigation over the land.

The chief minister informed the naval chief that the provincial government had already started work on the project to treat industrial waste before dumping it into the sea.

He said that funds had also been allocated for the S-III project and the work needed to be expedited.

“There is also a federal government project for the treatment of industrial waste,” he said, adding that work on the projects also needed to be sped up.

Expansion of fish harbour

The CM House spokesperson said that the naval chief also informed the chief minister that the Karachi Fish Harbour needed further expansion.

He was of the view that the expansion was required to accommodate an increasing number of fishing boats. The chief minister said that the caretaker provincial government would definitely take steps to expand the Karachi Fish Harbour.

Admiral Ashraf said that although the provincial government had given Cadet College Kakkar to the navy it needed to complete the paperwork to start the college.

Justice Baqar directed the officials concerned to complete the paperwork at the earliest.

When the naval chief informed about a refinery being set up in Karachi in cooperation with China, the chief minister assured him that the provincial government would provide all necessary support for the execution of the project.

Seminar on World Fisheries Day

Also on Tuesday, the CM said that challenges such as overfishing, habitat degradation and regulatory gaps persisted and concerted efforts were underway to enhance governance, including the implementation of licensing and environmental impact assessments.

“By embracing sustainable practices and strategic investments, we can unlock the full potential of Pakistan’s fisheries and aquaculture sector, fostering both economic prosperity and the well-being of our coastal populations,” he said while speaking at a seminar organised by the National Institute of Maritime Affairs to mark World Fisheries Day at the Bahria University.

Justice Baqar said that seafood products, ranging from fish and shrimp to crabs and squid, including frozen and fresh seafood, canned goods, and value-added items like breaded fish fillets, could find their way to international markets if adherence to quality standards and the integration of technology was ensured.

“Our key export destinations include the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and South Korea. Remarkably, Pakistan’s seafood export reached an all-time high, hitting $496 million in 2022-23,” he said and added that the potential for growth was substantial.

The CM said that the fishermen communities were not merely guardians of the sea and added that they embodied the essence of our cultural heritage, preserving traditions that had been cherished and passed down through generations.

Justice Baqar said that Pakistan was blessed with a coastline stretching over 1,000 km and an expansive Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) covering 290,000 sq. km, including the extended continental shelf.

“This endowment positions Pakistan with significant potential for the development of the Blue Economy,” he said, adding that marine fishing activities were concentrated along the coasts of Sindh and Balochistan, constituting 30 per cent and 70 per cent of Pakistan’s total coastal area, respectively.

Fishing has been a vital source of sustenance for communities along the Indus River and the Arabian Sea for periods, he said.

“Our waters harbor approximately 70 commercial fish species,” he said and added that the fisheries sector not only significantly contributed to the country’s economy but also formed the backbone of livelihoods for the coastal communities.

 

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Saudi cadets among 88 midshipmen graduate from Pakistan Naval Academy

ISLAMABAD: More than two dozen Saudi cadets among 88 midshipmen have graduated from the Pakistan Naval Academy, the Pakistan Navy said on Saturday. The commissioning parade of 120th Midshipmen course was held at the naval academy in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, which was attended by...

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interesting
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is it suppose to be common knowledge now?

 

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interesting
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is it suppose to be common knowledge now?

A common knowledge as the submarine building facility was upgraded for this project.

 

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Pakistan Navy deploys warships in Arabian Sea

Decision comes amid recent incidents of maritime security

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Saudi cadets among 88 midshipmen graduate from Pakistan Naval Academy

ISLAMABAD: More than two dozen Saudi cadets among 88 midshipmen have graduated from the Pakistan Naval Academy, the Pakistan Navy said on Saturday. The commissioning parade of 120th Midshipmen course was held at the naval academy in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, which was attended by...

www.arabnews.pk

Wow, a third of the course was Saudi? So basically PNA has become Saudi Naval Academy by default!?