Naimat Khan
KARACHI: China has won the 2nd PN International Nautical Competition by scoring 4 Gold medals whereas UAE remained runner up. Commander Karachi Rear Admiral Ather Mukhtar distributed the trophies and prizes amongst the winners.
The 2nd PN International Nautical Competition has concluded Firday with a prize distribution ceremony at Pakistan Naval Academy. Commander Karachi Rear Admiral Ather Mukhtar was the chief guest on the occasion.
In three-day long competition total of 6 teams from China, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Pakistan Naval Academy and Pakistan Marines Academy participated. The competitions were conducted in various categories of swimming and Lifesaving races in Naval Physical Training and Sports Complex PNS KARSAZ as well as Seamanship race and sailing competitions at Karachi Harbor.
The team of Chinese Naval Academy displayed marvelous performance throughout the event and stood overall winner of the competition.
Meantime, Pakistan Navy is conducting Exercise BURQ VII at Creeks area aiming to evaluate Pak Navy’s operational plans for the defence of Creeks Area. It also includes the re-evaluation of Air Defence plans and combat readiness of Air Defence Battalion deployed in the creeks area. Pak Marines and Special Service Group (Navy) are lead elements of the exercise.
Commander Coast Rear Admiral Abdul Aleem also visited the forward posts of Pakistan Navy in creeks area to witness the tactical phase of Exercise. During the visit, the Commander Coast expressed his satisfaction over high degree of professionalism and combat readiness displayed by the various segments of Pak Marines and Special Service Group (Navy) during the Exercise.
BURQ Series of Exercises are tactical level exercises conducted by Pakistan Navy Coastal Command to evaluate and enhance the defense of Creeks Area wherein Pak Marines and Special Service Group (Navy) participate. Assets of Pakistan Navy Fleet, Maritime Security Agency, and Pakistan Air Force also participate in the exercise.
