RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s naval operations deputy chief emphasized the robust coordination among the country’s armed forces during the recent Marka-i-Haq (Battle of Truth) conflict with India. He affirmed that Pakistan’s ports, maritime installations, and naval assets remained secure throughout the confrontation.
Speaking at a press briefing alongside the ISPR spokesperson, Air Vice Marshal Tariq Ghazi noted that India’s military was overly confident in its capabilities but refrained from aggressive actions. He remarked that although the Indian Navy was well-equipped, it did not engage in any hostile maneuvers.
Ghazi pointed out that India had attempted to deploy its naval fleet, yet Pakistan maintained a firm stance, committed to peace while ensuring that its restraint was not perceived as weakness. “We seek peace, but it must not be mistaken for vulnerability,” he stated.
The naval officer highlighted the close coordination between the Pakistan Navy and Air Force during the crisis, underscoring that the country’s maritime boundaries were effectively defended. He confirmed that Pakistan’s naval assets remained secure at sea throughout the tense period.
He attributed the successful outcome of the conflict to the seamless cooperation among Pakistan’s armed forces and reiterated the nation’s capability to protect its maritime domain in both peacetime and wartime scenarios.
In a significant development, Ghazi also mentioned the Pakistan Navy’s active role in counter-narcotics operations in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. He referenced a recent incident where Pakistani forces responded promptly to a fire aboard a vessel near Oman, located approximately 30 nautical miles from an Indian ship. The Pakistani team successfully rescued the vessel and evacuated its crew.
Military officials have consistently underscored the importance of inter-services coordination during the April tensions with India, which both countries have portrayed differently.
