Pakistan Navy Takes Command of CTF-150 for 14th Time in Bahrain
The Pakistan Navy has taken command of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150) for the 14th time in Bahrain, reinforcing its commitment to global maritime security amid regional challenges. The transition, part of a rotational command structure, follows the Royal Saudi Navy's successful operations that resulted in significant narcotics seizures. Commodore Muhammad Yasir Tahir, the new commander, aims to enhance coalition interoperability and ensure safe international shipping routes while addressing maritime terrorism and organized crime.
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The Pakistan Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150) for the 14th time during a ceremony in Bahrain. This transition underscores Pakistan's role in global maritime security amid rising regional challenges.
The handover reflects the rotational command structure within Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), where member nations lead based on operational readiness. Under the previous command of the Royal Saudi Navy, CTF-150 executed over 34 boarding operations, seizing more than 16 tons of narcotics valued at around $2 billion USD.
Commodore Muhammad Yasir Tahir, the incoming commander, emphasizes enhancing interoperability among coalition partners and ensuring the safety of international shipping routes. Pakistan's leadership in CTF-150 aligns with its foreign policy focusing on cooperative security in the Indian Ocean. The task force aims to maintain freedom of navigation and address issues like maritime terrorism and organized crime.
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