Pak territory can't be used against any county: Admiral Noman

Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS)-designate Admiral Noman Bashir has vowed that measureless waters around Pakistan have assigned it an important role in the wake of globalisation and fight against extremism. Pakistan will ensure that no country should be harmed at the hands of the extremists through the maritime territory of Pakistan. In an exclusive interview given to senior correspondent Saleh Zaafir, naval chief said he would assume the Command of Pakistan Navy tomorrow (Tuesday) in a graceful change of command? ceremony at the Naval Headquarters. Admiral Noman said that he would strive to the best of his capacity to live up the expectations of the leadership and the nation while performing his duties. Pakistan Navy has an important role in the wake of sensitivities involved with the globalisation. The sea links the countries and world with each other. Pakistan is playing an important role and it has significant importance in the region. The whole world has focused on it. I am duty-bound to continue to ensure the rightful maritime status for my country that it deserves so that it must be dealt and treated in proper manners. Yet to another query he said that he would further consolidate and streamline the war-fighting capabilities of Pakistan Navy so that the enemy should not dare to cast an evil eye on the motherland. To a question with regard to upcoming challenges unyielding new Chief of the Navy said that extremism and terrorism has become the biggest challenge for us as nation. The terrorists and terrorism has no boundary and it is our responsibility that no activity should be allowed to take place that could harm our country and for that matter any other country. Noman Bashir is real brother of Pakistan?s illustrious Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir.

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