Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Undertakes Key Visit to Karachi
Focused Engagements with Pakistan Navy and Federal Ministers
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Karachi on Monday for a day-long official visit, engaging in strategic discussions and paying homage to the services of the Pakistan Navy, according to reports by ARY News.
He was warmly received at the airport by Federal Minister for Education Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, with several senior ministers accompanying the Prime Minister on this high-level trip. Among them were Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar.
Visit to Pakistan Navy Dockyard
As a major highlight of the visit, Prime Minister Sharif headed to the Pakistan Navy Dockyard, where he interacted with naval personnel. In a formal address, he expressed appreciation for the Pakistan Navy’s vigilant protection of the nation’s maritime boundaries, especially during critical operations such as “Marka-e-Haq.”
“Our Navy has remained steadfast in guarding Pakistan’s blue frontiers,” the Prime Minister said, acknowledging their discipline and service.
Emphasis on Maritime Security
The visit reflects the government’s intent to strengthen Pakistan’s maritime security framework amid growing regional challenges. It comes at a time when maritime trade routes are gaining increasing strategic importance.
Background: PM’s Recent Stance on Pahalgam Incident
Earlier in the week, the Prime Minister made headlines for his response to India’s baseless allegations regarding the Pahalgam incident. Speaking after a meeting with Turkish Ambassador Dr. Irfan Neziroglu, Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to combatting terrorism and called for a neutral international investigation into the incident.
He emphasized that India had failed to provide concrete evidence and accused it of attempting to wrongly implicate Pakistan for political purposes.
