Pakistan Navy’s Maritime Security Workshop Concludes; Blue Economy Potential Highlighted

Independent Report
ISPR — Rawalpindi, 12 December 2025:

The 8th edition of the Pakistan Navy’s Maritime Security Workshop concluded at the Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore, with Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani attending the ceremony as Chief Guest.

In his address, the Chief Guest emphasized the vast potential of Pakistan’s blue economy and the increasing strategic significance of oceans in the 21st century. He praised the Pakistan Navy for its vital role in maintaining regional maritime security and protecting national maritime interests. He further underscored the need to strengthen the nation’s shipping and fisheries sectors to drive economic growth and broader socio-economic development.

Upon arrival, the Chief Guest was received by Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), Chief of the Naval Staff. The Commandant of PN War College briefed participants about the workshop’s curriculum and key activities.

The annual Maritime Security Workshop brings together parliamentarians, policymakers, academics, entrepreneurs, Armed Forces officers and media professionals. The forum aims to enhance national understanding of maritime security and the evolving strategic dynamics of the wider Indian Ocean region, highlighting Pakistan’s critical maritime domain and its growing economic importance.