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Naval Chief, Dar discuss financial matters

Published December 27, 2016 Updated December 27, 2016 12:00am

Naval Chief Admiral Zaka Ullah held a meeting with Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Monday and discussed financial matters of Pakistan Navy. The CNS briefed the Minister about Pakistan Navy preparedness for safeguarding coastal boundaries of the country and measures taken for maritime security, particularly in the context of CPEC security.
The Finance Minister said that National security is top priority of this Government and would extend all possible support to make the country's defence invincible. He said that Pakistan Navy is playing an important role in making Pakistan coastal defence impregnable and providing maritime security to sea lanes. Chief of Naval Staff also discussed naval development schemes and budget matters in the meeting.