PN assumes command of multi-national combined maritime task force for 12th time

ISLAMABAD, January 20: Pakistan Navy assumed the Command of Combined Maritime Task Force 150 (CTF-150) for the 12th tenure. During the Change of Command Ceremony held at Headquarter of US Naval Forces Central Command (US NAVCENT) Bahrain, Capt Brendon Clark of Royal New Zealand Navy handed over the Command to Commodore Vaqar Muhammad of Pakistan Navy. CTF-150 is one of the three Task Forces operating within the ambit of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) in Indian Ocean Region. The mission of Task Force is to promote maritime security in order to counter terrorist acts and related illegal activities perpetrated by the terrorists’ networks. Pakistan Navy had the distinction of Commanding CTF-150 eleven times earlier and this being the 12th Command, which is manifestation of the trust reposed in Pakistan Navy by the coalition partners. Over the years, while protecting Pakistan’s maritime interests, Pakistan Navy has been actively participating in international coalition operations to ensure peace and maritime security in the region. PR