Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will visit Karachi on a one-day visit on Tuesday (today) to witness Pakistan Navy's Multinational Exercise Aman-17. Earlier, the PM extended gratitude to the participating navies for joining Pakistan Navy at Aman-17 in such large numbers. The PM in his message on the occasion stated, "The maritime security challenges in the Indian Ocean are both multidimensional and multifaceted."
"Threats like maritime terrorism, drug trafficking and piracy have acquired international dimensions," he said. He underscored that, "Co-operation between international Navies therefore, is imperative to counter these emerging threats." He reiterated, "Pakistan being a major stakeholder in maritime security of Arabian Sea is fully committed to ensuring freedom of navigation and lawful maritime order." The PM expressed confidence, "AMAN-17 will be an endeavour of readiness for the promotion of peace."
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will also be meeting Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair and Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah at Governor House where he will be briefed about progress on Green Line Mass Transit Project, Lyari Expressway and Karachi Circular Railway projects.