Pakistan’s Maritime Security: Pakistan Navy Role and Responsibilities

Abstract

Pakistan is blessed with enormous ocean-based resources. Geographically it is placed on one of prime location across the globe. Maritime sector is one of the most neglected areas of Pakistan. It can earn billions of dollars by utilizing its maritime routes and resources belonging to its Ocean. When it comes to the security domain of Pakistan maritime routes, Pakistan Navy is not only actively pursuing its domestic objectives rather it has also joined Combined Task Force 150 and expected driving job in its central goal of keeping up harmony and strength in maritime region pertaining to its areas of concern. Through its committed duties it has guaranteed sheltered and auspicious section for the universal exchange and business exercises. Economic prosperity and Industrialization of any state is only possible when it has enough secure energy resources. Pakistan is unfortunately poor in both the sectors of energy as well as infrastructure development. Generally Arabian Sea has constantly played an overwhelming and critical job in International Shipping and routes. The blend of ocean courses with land courses made these increasingly reasonable and helpful. Pakistan's EEZ and expanded mainland rack establishes over 35% of its property and it has an ocean front of 1000 kilometers. About 90% of Pakistan’s trade by volume and 70% in particular through ocean, yet the maritime portion has not been agreeably manhandled for aggregation of perfect preferences and focal points. Keeping in view of all these relevant features of maritime domain one can easily understand the significant role of Pakistan Navy in guarding the Sea Lines of Communications.