ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy is fully prepared to foil any nefarious design of the adversary and any misadventure by the enemy shall be thwarted with an iron fist, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi said on Thursday.

According to a press release issued here by Directorate of Public Relations of Pakistan Navy, the Naval Chief stated this while visiting naval installations at Coastal and Creek Area, units at Karachi and combat units deployed at the sea.

The Naval Chief’s visits were aimed at witnessing the operational readiness of the troops, amid prevailing escalation.

He was given detailed overview/briefings on the ongoing operational deployment of troops and units at various areas of responsibility.

The Naval Chief also interacted with the troops and expressed his satisfaction on the professional excellence and high morale in ensuring impregnable defence of the motherland.

"Despite the numerical superiority of our adversary, we are fully vigilant to ensure country's seaward defence and safeguard maritime interests of the nation at all costs", he said.

"Our faith in Allah, courage and passion to safeguard the motherland have added strength to our readiness and professionalism," he added. The Naval Chief also inspected Naval Air Station at Turbat and forward posts at Creek area along eastern border.