(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The PM said said Pakistan Navy was playing a vital role in national defence and despite resource constraints the government would provide funds to strengthen maritime defence.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has reiterated that Pakistan desires peace both within and outside its borders to attain the much-needed socio-economic development goals.
Pakistan he said could not afford to be distracted from trying to fulfill its national objectives. “Pakistan will never compromise on its sovereignty and independence.”
Speaking at the opening ceremony of a new building of the Pakistan Naval War College (PNWC) here the prime minister said Pakistan Navy was playing a vital role in national defence and despite resource constraints the government would provide funds to strengthen maritime defence.
He said Pakistan was strategically located around the nucleus of the Arabian Sea and surrounded by three continents and over 50 coastal and hinterland states. Any ecological social andpolitical imbalance in the region casts a lengthening shadow throughout the area and also affects security and stability of Pakistan.
“We must always remain cognisant of our effective role in the maritime affairs of this region and be prepared to play our due role.
The prime minister said that sea-lanes were jugular veins of world trade and any interruption in the waters had the potential of disrupting global economy and impacting global security.
Referring to indigenous building of warships by Pakistan Navy the prime minister said he felt proud on learning that Pakistan Navy was building large indigenous warships and potent fast-attack craft through revival of the Karachi Shipyard.
He said the first national maritime doctrine was in final stages of completion.
Referring to economic initiatives of the government the prime minister said his government was working to make Gwadar Port fully functional at the earliest and develop the Gwadar-Kashgar link under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor portfolio and construct an airport an expressway link and a powerhouse in the area. -newskhaleejtimes.com
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