Chief of the Naval Staff Visits AHQ – Strategic Synergy Discussed Between PAF & Pak Navy

Описание: 01 May, 2025: Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, Pakistan Navy called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during a high-level meeting held at Air Headquarters, Islamabad. The visit was marked by a comprehensive briefing given to the Naval Chief on the operational preparedness and strategic capabilities of Pakistan Air Force, particularly with reference to the current regional geostrategic environment. Both Commanders engaged in in-depth discussions focusing on real-time threat assessment and evolving security dynamics, especially in the maritime domain.

During the meeting, Chief of the Air Staff reiterated PAF’s unwavering commitment to extend full spectrum air support to Pakistan Navy, ensuring operational synergy with a particular focus on the maritime and seaward theatres. He emphasized Pakistan Air Force's readiness to integrate aerial assets and intelligence capabilities to bolster maritime situational awareness and operational effectiveness. Both Commanders agreed upon the continuity and enhancement of the existing joint working mechanism between the two services, acknowledging its critical role as a cornerstone of national security.

Admiral Naveed Ashraf lauded Chief of the Air Staff's services in strengthening the defence of Pakistan and his contributions towards an unprecedented Tri-Service synergy. He appreciated the thorough professionalism of PAF personnel to safeguard the aerial frontiers of Pakistan and expressed his satisfaction on the seamless coordination between the sister services. Chief of the Naval Staff, also highlighted the dynamic role played by Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu and acknowledged PAF’s all-out support to Pakistan Navy in strengthening the defence of the motherland. Reaffirming their mutual resolve, 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 a robust and impregnable defence architecture for the country, and pledged to continue collaborative efforts to strengthen integrated defence capabilities.

The high-level interaction between Chief of the Air Staff and Chief of the Naval Staff reflects the deep-rooted inter-services cooperation and a unified vision to ensure an impregnable defence of Pakistan.