Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr: Pakistan Navy Announces Maritime Security Initiative

Pakistan Navy announced Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr, a comprehensive maritime security initiative to safeguard the nation’s Sea Lines of Communications against multidimensional threats. The operation aims to deter, detect, and respond to risks to cargo ships, port facilities, and critical sea lanes by leveraging intelligence, surveillance, and interoperability with national and regional agencies. The navy commits to timely, proportionate responses to any credible threat to Pakistani cargo while prioritizing the safety of crews and civilian maritime traffic. The initiative also emphasizes vigilance against false flag acts and misinformation, with verification and evidence-based decision-making guiding all actions. The announcement underscores coordinated maritime security and risk mitigation across national waters and international routes.