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Asymmetric threats, exploitation of ocean resources and pollution are the challenges presently being faced by the navies around the world, said Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir. He was addressing International Maritime Defence conference (Dimdex 2008) in Doha, Qatar.
"I think, times are changing and it is the peace-time activities of protecting maritime interests that navies are predominantly carrying out", he added.
"To display the commitment of the Pakistani government of ensuring maritime peace in the region, we contributed with one ship in the Coalition effort, which is also known as "Operation Enduring Freedom", he said.
"The force looks out for human trafficking, drug trade, gun trade, gun running or any transnational threat," he said. He highlighted that "the long-standing relations between Pakistan and Qatar continue to grow diplomatically, politically and militarily. We can also further co-operate in the fields of training and manpower."
While talking about the increased duties of Pakistan Navy due to the opening of the strategically-located, Gwadar port in Balochistan province, Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir said: "No doubt we have added responsibilities now to ensure safe Maritime environment, so the potential of Gwadar to become a world-class port and industrial zone cannot be undermined." "The government is fully cognisant and we are being provided with all the requisites," he remarked.
Three Pakistan Naval ships including Missile Boat Jurrat, Mine Counter Vessel Muhafiz, Submarine Hurmat and Coastal Tanker Gwadar arrived in Doha on March 16 to participate in a three days International Maritime Defence Conference (Dimdex 2008). The PN contingent is the largest among all the participants in the conference.
Led by Mission Commander, Commodore Shah Sohail Masood, the ships crew took part in a number of activities including the maritime exhibition, conferences and interaction with the Qatar Emiri Naval Force to enhance mutual co-operation.

Copyright Associated Press of Pakistan, 2008

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