Karachi: (Parliament Times) Opening Ceremony of Pakistan Navy’s major maritime
exercise SEASPARK-20 was held at Karachi. The biennial exercise is steered to assess
war preparedness & validate operational plans of Pakistan Navy in cognizance to
emerging regional and global challenges. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar
Mahmood Abbasi graced the occasion as Chief Guest.
In the opening remarks, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) presented the
overview of the exercise followed by presentation of operational plans by the force
Commanders. He affirmed that Pakistan Navy remains combat ready and fully
committed to protect national maritime interests during peace and war times. He further
emphasized that exercise SEASPARK-20 will provide impetus to Pakistan’s resolve of
maintaining peace and stability by promoting safe and sustainable maritime
environment in the region.
The exercise SEASPARK-20 will be conducted in Arabian Sea along Pakistan
Coast from Jiwani to Sir Creek. All naval platforms/ assets of Pakistan Navy, Special
Forces & Pak Marines detachments along other elements of Pakistan Maritime Security
Agency (PMSA), Pak Army and Pakistan Air Force will participate in the exercise.
The officials from Ministries of Defense, Foreign Affairs, Energy, Interior and
Finance are also part of the exercise.
