One Day National Seminar on “Pakistan Maritime Security Agency’s Role in Security & Economy of Pakistan”
8 March 2023
IRD holds a one day national seminar on “Pakistan Maritime Security Agency’s Role in Security & Economy of Pakistan” at Allama Iqbal Auditorium, Faisal Masjid Campus. The event was addressed by Director General, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) Rear Admiral Mirza Foad Amin Baig, Prof Dr Muhammad Khan, IIUI, Commander Akhtar Zaman, Pakistan Navey, Captain Umer Hayat & Dr. Masood ur Rehman Khattak.Rear Admiral Mirza Foad Amin Baig spoke on the contribution and importance of Pakistan Navy in success and security of CPEC telling that soon Gawadar will have a naval base for its protection. He urged the students to not pay heed to rumors and propaganda and stressed that they must be involved in research based projects for which he said PMSA is providing ample opportunities to work on practical research based projects.
Professor Dr. Muhammad Khan delivered a lecture on Maritime security of Pakistan: challenges and prospects. He hailed the services of Pakistan Navy and also thanked PMSA for joining hands with the university to conduct a constructive dialogue on a very important topic. He also envisioned students on the strengths of Pakistan Navy and its historical contribution in protection of homeland. He also thanked Syed Hassan Aftab and IRD team for cooperation in the successful arrangement of the seminar .
Commander Akhtar Zaman of Pakistan Navy and Captain Umer Hayat who elaborated the role of PMSA in protection of homeland.
Dr. Masood ur Rehman Khattak also delivered a lecture on challenges of Pakistan’s Maritime interests in the Indian Ocean Region. He discussed the challenges tackled successfully by the Pakistan Navy in the past and potential threats from the enemy side. He also discussed trade potential through Maritime.
The activity concluded with an interactive session of questions and answers with DG PMSA in which male and female students asked questions on various topics in the light of the theme of the seminar.
