 The nation had trust and confidence in the operational preparedness, professional capability and dedication of the Pakistan Navy, President Pervez Musharraf said during his visit to the Naval Headquarters on Wednesday. He reiterated that no effort would be spared to enhance the defence capabilities of the Navy to safeguard the nation's frontiers. The president said that the government would continue to support and strengthen the maritime sector. "All requirements of the Navy would be met on a priority basis to bring it on par with the modern navies of the world," he said. He congratulated the Pakistan Navy for being the first regional Navy to take over the command of the coalition task force, CTF-150. Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Rear Admiral Mohammad Shafi gave the president a detailed operational briefing on the role of the Navy in the emerging regional maritime scenario. |
