Safeguard energy shipments
\nislamabad
\nThe Pakistan Navy has launched Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to safeguard national shipping and maritime trade amid rising regional security threats and potential disruptions to critical sea lanes, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Monday.
\nThe initiative has been undertaken to ensure the uninterrupted flow of national energy supplies and the security of Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs), the military\u2019s media wing said.
\nThe development came as conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel, along with disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz \u2014 a vital artery for roughly one\u2011fifth of the world\u2019s oil shipments \u2014 has sparked widespread fears of a fuel shortage in Pakistan as global energy markets tighten.
\nIn response, the federal government has taken emergency measures to cushion the economic impact, including a historic Rs55 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices, regular weekly reviews of fuel rates, and a series of austerity and fuel\u2011conservation directives aimed at reducing non\u2011essential consumption as the crisis persists.
\nIn a statement today, the ISPR said: \u201cPN [Pakistan Navy] Escort operations are being conducted in close coordination with Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC).
\n\u201cPakistan Navy is fully cognisant of the prevailing maritime situation and is actively monitoring and controlling the movement of merchant vessels to ensure their safe and secure transit,\u201d it added. With approximately 90% of Pakistan\u2019s trade conducted via sea, the operation aims to ensure that vital sea routes remain safe, secure, and uninterrupted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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