Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi has said that Pakistan Navy is ever ready to defend the maritime borders of the country including the security of China Pakistan Economic Corridor and Gwadar Port.

He was addressing the Pakistan Navy Fleet's annual Efficiency Competition Parade and awards distribution ceremony in Karachi on Wednesday.

The Navel Chief also expressed satisfaction on operational activities and preparedness of Pakistan Fleet.

Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi said the successful test of various missiles also proved that Pakistan Navy is fully capable to respond any aggression.

Earlier, Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Asif Khaliq presented the fleet operational engagements during 2019.

Later, the Navel Chief distributed Proficiency Shields among the leading performing units during the previous year.