ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy has deployed PNS TUGHRIL to ensure safety and security of merchant ships carrying shipments to and from Pakistani ports crossing through one of the world’s busiest choke points, a Pakistan Navy statement said on Friday.
According to the statement the decision was taken due to the prevailing maritime situation in the Middle East.
It further said that Pakistan Navy is committed to ensure freedom of navigation on high seas and safety of international sea lanes of communication along safeguarding national maritime interests and sea trade.
The statement added Pakistan Navy is well cognizant of its national obligation with regards to maintenance of rule-based order in the region.
It said Pakistan Navy regularly deploys its ships on Regional Maritime Security Patrols and also contributes to collaborative maritime security efforts under Combined Maritime Forces.
