KARACHI: The annual efficiency competition parade for the year 2024 of the Pakistan Navy’s coastal command was held at PNS Qasim here on Monday. The event is organised annually by the coastal command to celebrate achievements of the PN upon the successful culmination of its operational year. Speaking on the occasion, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Naveed Ashraf, who was the chief guest, emphasised that the coastal command had excelled in its mission by safeguarding Pakistan’s coastal areas, spanning from Sir Creek to Jiwani, despite challenging internal and external security environments. Earlier, in his welcome address, the commander coast highlighted the operational achievements of the coastal command and presented a brief review of the activities undertaken during 2024. He also underscored the command’s accomplishments in various operational, administrative, and welfare projects over the past year. During the ceremony, the chief guest presented efficiency awards and trophies to the best-performing units of the coastal command.