Pakistan Navy Nations // Asia

OVERVIEW The Pakistani navy's (PN) primary responsibility is protection of sea lanes of communication, coastal areas and, in particular, the port of Karachi. In light of the three wars Pakistan has fought with its neighbor India, much of the PN's wartime strategy is designed to prevent or delay any amphibious landings or mining operations along its exposed and vulnerable southern coastline. In addition to seaborne assets, the PN has a brigade-size marine force that is organized into...