Key points
- Comprehensive briefing given to Pakistan naval chief
- Air chief reiterates PAF’s commitment to extend full support to Pakistan Navy
- Both underscore commitment to upholding impregnable defence architecture
ISLAMABAD: Admiral Naveed Ashraf, chief of the naval staff of Pakistan Navy called on Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) at the Air Headquarters in Islamabad, and reviewed matters related to operational readiness.
According to a post on official X account of PAF, the visit was marked by comprehensive briefing given to the naval chief on operational preparedness and strategic capabilities of PAF, particularly with reference to the current regional geostrategic environment.
CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF VISITS AIR HEADQUARTERS – STRATEGIC SYNERGY DISCUSSED BETWEEN PAF & PAKISTAN NAVY pic.twitter.com/cjb6HvmMOz
— DGPR (AIR FORCE) (@DGPR_PAF) May 2, 2025
Both commanders engaged in in-depth discussion on real-time threat assessment focussing on evolving security dynamics, especially in the maritime domain.
Ensuring operational synergy
During the meeting, the chief of the air staff reiterated PAF’s unwavering commitment to extend full support to Pakistan Navy, ensuring operational synergy.
He emphasised PAF’s readiness to integrate aerial assets and intel capabilities to bolster operational effectiveness.
Both commanders agreed on continuity and enhancement of existing joint working mechanism.
The chief of naval staff lauded the services of chief of air staff in strengthening defence of Pakistan and his contributions towards tri-service synergy. He appreciated the thorough professionalism of PAF personnel to safeguard the aerial frontiers of Pakistan and expressed his satisfaction at the seamless coordination between sister services.
Swift and decisive response
Chief of the naval staff also highlighted the dynamic role played by the chief of air staff and acknowledged PAF’s all out support to Pakistan Navy in strengthening the defence of the motherland.
Both the services chiefs expressed complete confidence in the armed forces’ ability to deliver a swift and decisive response to any aggression.
They underscored their joint commitment to upholding robust and impregnable defence architecture.
They pledged to continue collaborating efforts to strengthen integrated defence capabilities.
The interaction reflects the deeply-rooted inter-services cooperation and a unified vision for defence of Pakistan.
