Pakistan’s Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf , has undertaken a highly significant visit to Pakistan’s forward posts in the disputed Creek Areas along the maritime boundary with India, a move designed to assert Pakistan’s operational preparedness and unwavering stance on the contentious Sir Creek issue. The Admiral’s aggressive rhetoric, vowing to defend “every inch of our maritime frontiers from Sir Creek to Jiwani", highlights the increasing strategic focus on this sensitive coastal zone.

The visit was marked by a substantial upgrade to the Pakistan Navy’s operational capability in the complex littoral environment. Admiral Ashraf officially inducted three state-of-the-art 2400 TD Hovercraft into the Pak Marines. These new platforms represent a crucial modernisation step,

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