LAGOS: Pakistan Navy Ships Moawin and Aslat had organized medical camps here as a goodwill gesture and provided medical treatment and medicines to thousands of patients.
While port-calling, Mission Commander held meetings with Nigerian officials and discussed issues of mutual interest and the promotion of bilateral maritime cooperation.
He also apprised officials here apropos grave human rights violations by Indian forces in occupied Kashmir.
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Pakistan Navy organizes free medical camp in Karachi
KARACHI: Pakistan Navy organized a free medical camp at Baba Island here today.
According to Pakistan Navy spokesperson, doctors having specialties in different areas conducted medical inspection of patients in the free medical camp.
Hundreds of patients were provided facilities of free medical checkup and medicines in Pakistan Navy’s medical camp.
The free medical camp was organized with the cooperation of Sahil Welfare Foundation.
Pak Navy joins Trans Regional Maritime Network
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi has formally signed here today the Note of Accession for joining the Trans Regional Maritime Network (T-RMN), a 32-nation group based in Italy, with an aim to expand its access to the maritime related information.
By joining T-RMN community, Pakistan Navy will have access to maritime related information which will augment the comprehensive maritime picture already being maintained at Joint Maritime Information Coordination Center (JIMCC) of Pakistan Navy in Karachi.
JMICC is rapidly evolving as the hub of maritime related information in the region since its inception in 2013. Presently, the center is integrated with various regional and trans-regional stakeholders to strengthen maritime security in the region.
Integration of Pakistan Navy in T-RMN is an important step towards the Pakistan Navy’s vision of ensuring safety and security at high seas through a collaborative approach. Such multilateral arrangements play a vital role in exchange of information among member nations on maritime traffic plying across the world.
It is pertinent to mention here that T-RMN group was established in 2008 to facilitate exchange of maritime information at trans-regional level amongst the participating nations. Ambassador of Italy H.E. Stefano Pontecorvo also witnessed the inking of the document.
Pakistan Navy fully supports growth of Maritime Sector in country: Naval Chief
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Naval Chief Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi delivered his message on World Maritime Day, which is being celebrated across the world today (26 September).
“World Maritime Day (WMD) is celebrated each year to highlight the contributions of International Maritime Industry in World’s economy and to focus attention on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and marine environment. On the occasion of WMD 2019, International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted the theme ‘Empowering Women in the Maritime Community’ to raise awareness on the importance of gender equality in line with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Contributions of women in the Maritime Sector remain largely underutilized in the World and Pakistan is no exception. It requires all maritime nations to create environment and career development opportunities for women in maritime administration, ports and maritime training institutes. Empowering women fuels economies, spurs productivity and enhances growth, thus benefiting every stakeholder associated with the global maritime community.”
“Pakistan is blessed with over 1,000 km coastline and an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) / Continental Shelf of 2,90,000sq km with abundance of living and non-living resources. As the CPEC is set in motion, maritime activities in Pakistan are bound to increase manifold. There is a need to capitalize on the associated economic opportunities which would only be possible by building capacity of our Maritime Sector. Attracting women, constituting about half of our population, to maritime related fields would, therefore, help in accruing long term benefits from our maritime potential.”
“Pakistan Navy fully supports the growth of Maritime Sector in the country and is leading the way in raising maritime awareness; a fundamental pre-requisite for maritime development. This is being pursued through a vigorous Maritime Awareness Campaign Plan which includes engagement with all stakeholders to enhance their knowledge about potentials of our Blue Economy.
The interactions are backed by research based pragmatic solutions that can help foster our maritime industry. Another thrust line being pursued is the promotion of Maritime Education Sector. In this regard, Bahria University has recently commenced Masters and Graduate programs for male as well as female students, in Maritime discipline.”
“Pakistan Navy, on this important day, pledges its full support towards development of Maritime Sector in Pakistan and empowerment of women in various maritime related fields. Growth in Maritime Sector would be a step towards attaining self-sufficiency and economic development. I look forward to whole-hearted support from all stakeholders to help achieve true dividends of our Blue Economy.”
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