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[ghazi52]

The Convocation ceremony of 50th Pakistan Navy Staff Course was held at Pakistan Navy War College (PNWC), Lahore. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced the graduation ceremony as Chief Guest.

Master Degrees were conferred to 82 graduates, comprising 54 officers from Pakistan Navy, 04 from Pak Army, 05 from Pakistan Air Force and 19 officers from friendly countries including Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Maldives, Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka.

Addressing on the occasion, Chief of the Naval Staff underlined key global trends and changes taking place in geo politics, national security, demographics and technological dimensions. The Admiral emphasized the officers to be prepared for abrupt and unforeseen changes like COVID-19 which has impacted all facets of life and challenged the traditional concept of security.
Chief of the Naval Staff highlighted that maritime operationalization of CPEC will tremendously increase Pakistan Navy’s responsibilities.

While dwelling on the power politics in Indian Ocean Region, the Naval Chief highlighted that prevailing hegemonic fantasies and rapidly shifting maritime landscape in the region demand vigilance, sustained professional development and combat readiness.

Earlier, Commandant Pakistan Navy War College gave a rundown of various professional and academic activities undertaken by the participants while highlighting the significant aspects of the course and challenges posed by COVID-19.

 

[khanasifm]

No navy presence on this Island 4 radar or anything ? Perhaps does not bring any additional benefits ?


Astola Island, also known as Jezira Haft Talar Satadip or 'Island of the Seven Hills', is a small uninhabited Pakistani island in the Arabian Sea approximately 25 km south of the nearest part of the coast and 39 km southeast of the fishing port of Pasni.

 

[iLION12345_1]

No navy presence on this Island 4 radar or anything ? Perhaps does not bring any additional benefits ?


Astola Island, also known as Jezira Haft Talar Satadip or 'Island of the Seven Hills', is a small uninhabited Pakistani island in the Arabian Sea approximately 25 km south of the nearest part of the coast and 39 km southeast of the fishing port of Pasni.

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Might not be stable enough for any sort of meaningful construction or maybe doesn’t add any capability. An island like this would be more useful near Karachi.

 

[khanasifm]

Might not be stable enough for any sort of meaningful construction or maybe doesn’t add any capability. An island like this would be more useful near Karachi.

List of islands of Pakistan - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[ghazi52]

Pak Navy celebrated World Environment Day highlighting significance of sustainable environment in Pakistan. PN undertook various initiatives to secure marine environment & restore Eco System. On this day, PN reaffirms its resolve to further contribute towards safe environment.

 

[PakFactor]

No navy presence on this Island 4 radar or anything ? Perhaps does not bring any additional benefits ?


Astola Island, also known as Jezira Haft Talar Satadip or 'Island of the Seven Hills', is a small uninhabited Pakistani island in the Arabian Sea approximately 25 km south of the nearest part of the coast and 39 km southeast of the fishing port of Pasni.

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Could turn this into an air field and have our own version of Diego Garcia Island operated between Pakistan & China. Strategically located between Gwadar and Karachi, can compliment our Navy and have a develop Air Arm.

 

[Scorpiooo]

Could turn this into an air field and have our own version of Diego Garcia Island operated between Pakistan & China. Strategically located between Gwadar and Karachi, can compliment our Navy and have a develop Air Arm.

How far it is from Gwader and karachi ?

 

[Falcon26]

No navy presence on this Island 4 radar or anything ? Perhaps does not bring any additional benefits ?


Astola Island, also known as Jezira Haft Talar Satadip or 'Island of the Seven Hills', is a small uninhabited Pakistani island in the Arabian Sea approximately 25 km south of the nearest part of the coast and 39 km southeast of the fishing port of Pasni.

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It will make for a military installation. Create an artificial island around it to increase the size and house naval and air base. It will allow Pakistan to extend its power projection further into the area and deny any future blockade.

 

[Scorpiooo]

It will make for a military installation. Create an artificial island around it to increase the size and house naval and air base. It will allow Pakistan to extend its power projection further into the area and deny any future blockade.

Artificial island extension will very costlier, question is can we afford it at all. Dont think so

Only its practical (Artificial extension) when China invest into it, which mean it will become shared base for Pakistan and china for Gawadar protections

 

[Falcon26]

Artificial island extension will very costlier, question is can we afford it at all. Dont think so

Only its practical (Artificial extension) when China invest into it, which mean it will become shared base for Pakistan and china for Gawadar protections

The Chinese can certainly afford and won’t mind using it.

 

[khanasifm]

No navy presence on this Island 4 radar or anything ? Perhaps does not bring any additional benefits ?


Astola Island, also known as Jezira Haft Talar Satadip or 'Island of the Seven Hills', is a small uninhabited Pakistani island in the Arabian Sea approximately 25 km south of the nearest part of the coast and 39 km southeast of the fishing port of Pasni.

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It’s about 25 km fro pasni so not that far

 

[ghazi52]

Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF visited port Djibouti during deployment on Regional Maritime Security Patrol. Upon arrival, at port of Djibouti, PN Ship was extended warm welcome and was received by officials from Djibouti Navy and Honorary Consul of Pakistan at Djibouti Mr Imran Muhammad Ilyas.

 

[Blacklight]

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It’s about 25 kn fro pasni so not that far

Brother, thank you for this informative post. In the absence of 4 HP's on any available pic, I did some digging, and came across these articles, which both state 2 HP's.

Like someone said earlier, maybe the capability exists to add 2 more HP's.

Pakistan Navy receives second ATR-72 MPA

The Pakistan Navy (PN) has received the second of two ATR-72 twin-engine turboprops converted into maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) under a contract signed in 2015.

www.janes.com

Pakistan Navy ATR-72 arrives at Mönchengladbach to be upgraded to RAS-72-500 "Sea Eagle"

The interesting aircraft will be upgraded to the Sea Eagle configuration. On Jun. 27, 2020, a Pakistan Navy ATR-72-500, with serial 77, arrived at

theaviationist.com

 

[khanasifm]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1401408386516885509

 

[Scorpiooo]

But what benefit they have init, other then Gawadar, now they have almost 3 aircraft carriers

The Chinese can certainly afford and won’t mind using it.