{"id":2087,"date":"2026-03-10T06:24:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T06:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=2087"},"modified":"2026-03-10T06:24:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T06:24:29","slug":"pakistan-launches-maritime-security-operation-to-protect-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=2087","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Launches Maritime Security Operation to Protect Trade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Islamabad:<\/strong> The Pakistan Navy<\/strong> has launched Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr<\/em> to safeguard national shipping and maritime trade in view of rising regional security threats and possible disruptions to critical sea routes, the Inter-Services Public Relations<\/strong> (ISPR) said on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a statement issued by the military\u2019s media wing, the operation aims to ensure the uninterrupted flow of national energy supplies and protect the Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The development comes amid escalating tensions involving Iran<\/strong>, the United States<\/strong> and Israel<\/strong>, along with disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz<\/strong>, a key maritime route through which nearly one-fifth of the world\u2019s oil shipments pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The situation has raised concerns over potential fuel shortages in Pakistan<\/strong> as global energy markets face uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response, the federal government has taken emergency measures to mitigate the economic impact, including a significant increase of Rs55 per litre in petrol and diesel prices, weekly reviews of fuel prices and the implementation of austerity and fuel-conservation measures aimed at reducing non-essential consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ISPR said that Pakistan Navy escort operations were being conducted in close coordination with the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation<\/strong> (PNSC).<\/p>\n\n\n\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 the statement added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In view of the evolving regional maritime security environment and potential disruptions to critical sea lanes, Pakistan Navy has launched Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to counter multidimensional threats to national shipping and maritime trade. The initiative has been undertaken to\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/sMsxk1L1Ww<\/a><\/p>— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) March 9, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>