Pakistan Navy’s 1010thth CommandCommand takeovertakeover ofof Combined Task Force - 150 PNS HAFEEZ PNS HAFEEZ is named and their families. It had Naval Complex, the work after the late Vice Admiral capacity to detain 2-4 load of NMC increased Hasan Hafeez Ahmad TQA patients pending recovery/ further. A large number of who was Commander-in- evacuation to CMH/MH retired personnel of Armed Chief/ Chief of the Naval Staff Rawalpindi. Forces residing in Islamabad of Pakistan Navy from 1971 were also dependent on to 1975. The establishment In 1976, due to shifting of the NMC for medical facilities. was commissioned as a remaining portion of NHQ A case for up gradation First Aid Naval Hospital on and its supporting units, of NMC to 100 bedded 24 March 1986. the work load of sick bay hospitals was taken up with increased; therefore, the the Govt to cope with the On shifting of the Naval sickbay was upgraded to 24 additional work load. PNS Headquarters to Islamabad bed Naval Medical Center HAFEEZ started functioning in 1974, a Sick Bay was (NMC), under administrative as a 100 bed hospital w.e.f established in PNS ZAFAR control of PNS ZAFAR. 20 June 1993. to provide medical facilities to the NHQ employees With the establishment of Courtesy: PN History Cell NAVY NEWS Patron-in-Chief: Cdre M Arshid Javed SI(M) Chief Editor: NAVY Contents Cdr Zakir Hussain Khan TI(M) PN August 2017 Vol. 30 Issue. 7 Editor: NEWS ABC Certified - Reg # 16(1381)/15-ABC Cdr Abdul Jalil Adnan PN Contributions by: PN Command & Staff Conference Report Cdr Rashid Nazir PN 02 Managing Editor: Lt Cdr Adnan Safdar PN Pakistan Navy takes over the Report Graphic Designer 03 Command of Multinational Combined th Syed Razzaq Hamdani Task Force 150 for 10 time Naval Chief Visits Germany Report Composing: 04 Majid Nawaz Photographers: Abdul Jabbar, Dilawar Khan, Ground Breaking of Maritime Counter Report nd Tanveer Ahmed, Babar Shahzad, 06 Terrorism Centre and 2 Force Aman Ullah, Ayaz Hussain Khokhar Protection Battalion Public Relations Directorate (Navy) Naval Headquarters Islamabad Ground Breaking of New Runway & Report 08 Inauguration of Academic Block 051-20062782 Cadet College Ormara 22nd Chief of the Naval Staff Report 051-20062364 10 Open Golf Championship [email protected] The GHAZI Saga Article Save Rs. 300 % 12 By Raashid Wali Janjua ON ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION OFF Annual Rs. 1080 22 (Through Bank Drafts/Money Orders/Online Six Months Rs. 600 Transfer/Crossed Cheque*) Monthly Rs. 115 Drawn in favour of “ Navy News Fund” A/C No. CPEC - Regional Impact Article 3057753722, NBP, Naval Complex Br, Isbd. 14 By Zafar Nawaz Jaspal *Add Rs. 70/- in case of Crossed Cheque Note: The views and opinions expressed herein and references if any, are those of the writers and Maritime Security in the Epoch Article contributors and do not necessarily reflect the 18 of Insecurity policy outlook of Pakistan Navy or Editorial By Maliha Khan board of Navy News. Navy News does not claim responsibility for correctness of the advertisements published here. August 2017 01 NAVY NEWS STRATEGIC Pakistan Command & Staff Navy’s Conference Command and Staff Conference Pakistan Navy in the presence of regularly in coordination with other of Pakistan Navy was held at prevalent Maritime challenges. Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. The Naval Chief while expressing and Organizations to acquire the The Conference was chaired by Pakistan Navy’s resolve to ensure highest degree of professionalism Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral seaward defence of vital maritime and interoperability. Muhammad Zakaullah. infrastructure and protection of the maritime interests of Pakistan The Naval Chief also expressed Matters related to operational against all threats, reiterated satisfaction over operational preparedness, developmental PN’s unflinching resolve and preparedness of Pakistan Navy plans of Pakistan Navy and determination to safeguard in the face of prevalent Maritime prevailing security situation were maritime frontiers of Pakistan challenges and lauded the morale reviewed. Detailed briefings at all costs. The Admiral also and motivation of troops at all on various ongoing and future reiterated that Pakistan Navy will levels. Pakistan Navy projects and plans continue to play a significant role in as well as operational activities sustenance of peace and stability Command and Staff Conference and security aspects at Gwadar in the Indian Ocean Region in the is the apex decision making body Port particularly with respect to midst of complex, challenging and of Pakistan Navy in which all Maritime Components of CPEC evolving contemporary security Principal Staff Officers and Field Project were also given to Chief of environment. He also urged the Commanders undertake strategic the Naval Staff. field commanders to remain at the review of Pakistan Navy’s Policies highest state of preparedness and and Plans. While making an overall appraisal maintain a constant vigil in their of the prevalent security Area of Responsibility. environment, Chief of the Naval Staff expressed satisfaction over The Naval Chief emphasized to operational preparedness of conduct coastal security exercises 02 August 2017 OPERATIONAL NAVY NEWS Pakistan Navy takes over the Command of Multinational Combined Task Force 150 for the 10th time Pakistan Navy took over the While addressing the audience, the mission to promote Maritime Command of Multinational Rear Admiral Naveed Ahmed Rizvi, Security at sea, deter, deny and Combined Task Force 150 (CTF- new CCTF-150 assured that his disrupt acts of terrorism while 150) from French Navy at an team is fully prepared to shoulder countering related illicit activities impressive change of command this prestigious responsibility. at sea. The number of participating ceremony held at Headquarters US CCTF-150 also lauded the countries in CMF has risen to 31 NAVCENT, Bahrain. Rear Admiral outgoing French Navy team and over the period of time. Naveed Ahmed Rizvi of Pakistan their dedicated efforts to achieve Navy took over the Command of objectives of CTF-150 during their Prior to present Command tenure, CTF-150 from Rear Admiral Olivier tenure of Command and reaffirmed Pakistan Navy had the exclusive Lebas of French Navy. his resolve to continue operations distinction of commanding CTF-150 with the same zeal and zest. He for nine times and Multinational It is the 10th time that Pakistan further highlighted that relations Combined Task Force 151 (Counter Navy has been entrusted with between Pakistan Navy and Piracy Task Force) eight times which this honour. Vice Admiral Kevin coalition Navies will continue to is a manifestation of the trust and M Donegan, Commander US strengthen due to our focused respect enjoyed by Pakistan Navy Naval Force Central Command & commitment in support of among coalition partners. Over Commander Combined Maritime collaborative maritime security to the years, Pakistan Navy has not Forces presided over the ceremony. bring peace and stability to this only served the maritime interests region. of Pakistan but has also very At the outset of the ceremony, Rear effectively fulfilled its international Admiral Olivier Lebas, the outgoing Combined Task Force 150 is one obligations. CCTF-150, presented resume of the three Task Forces within the of CTF 150’s accomplishments. ambit of Combined Maritime Forces The ceremony was attended by Commander Maritime Forces Vice (CMF). It is a Multinational Coalition Pakistan’s Ambassador to Bahrain Admiral Kevin M Donegan, during for Counter Terrorism operations H.E Mr Javed Malik and several his address also congratulated him at sea in support of Operation high-ranking military officials from for a job well done. Enduring Freedom (OEF) with coalition countries. August 2017 03 NAVY NEWS VISITS Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naval Chief (Inspector of German professional matters of mutual Muhammad Zakaullah officially Navy), Vice Admiral Andreas interest and bilateral defence visited Germany. During the visit, Krause. A ceremonial Guard ties were dilated upon. Deputy the Naval Chief called on Deputy with Military Honours was also Chief of Defence Staff Germany Chief of Defence Staff Germany, presented to the Naval Chief on the highly appreciated the role and Vice Admiral Ruehle, German occasion. Thereafter, Chief of the contributions of Pakistan in Naval Chief (Inspector of German Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad spearheading various initiatives Navy), Vice Admiral Andreas Zakaullah laid wreath on German for maintaining peace and stability Krause and also visited German Armed Forces Memorial at Federal in the region. Both the dignitaries Naval Academy at Flensburg and Ministry of Defence. agreed and looked forward to German Submarine Naval Base at further enhancing the interaction Eckernforde. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral between Pakistan and Germany in Muhammad Zakaullah called on the diverse fields of training, mutual Upon his arrival at Federal Ministry Deputy Chief of Defence Staff visits and defence collaboration. of Defence Germany at Berlin, Germany, Vice Admiral Ruehle in During discussions with German Admiral was received by German his office. During the meeting, Naval Chief, various matters of 04 August 2017 VISITS NAVY NEWS mutual interest including bilateral naval collaboration, Maritime Security and Stability, Coalition Maritime Campaign Plan (CMCP), Counter Piracy Operations, drug trafficking and various avenues to enhance interoperability between Pakistan and German Navy were pondered upon. Naval Chief also highlighted Pakistan’s commitment and performance in fight against terrorism in general and Pakistan Navy’s efforts for maintaining regional peace and security in particular. Vice Admiral Andreas Krause acknowledged Pakistan Navy’s efforts and focused commitments in support of collaborative maritime security in the region and also hoped to extend cooperation between both the Navies in diverse fields of Naval collaboration. During his visit to German Naval Academy, Chief of the Naval Staff was received by Flotillen Admiral Kay-Achim Shonbach, Commandant German Naval Academy. Professional matters of mutual interest came under discussion during the meeting.