Mohsin Naqvi announces to upgrade Pakistan Coast Guards

KARACHI: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday announced to upgrade Pakistan Coast Guards on modern lines in an effort to prevent smuggling.

He made this announcement during his visit to the Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG) Headquarters in Karachi on Wednesday. Upon his arrival, he was warmly welcomed by the Director General Brigadier Ghulam Abass.

Mohsin Naqvi laid floral wreath at martyrs monument and presented solute to the martyrs for their supreme sacrifice for the defence of the motherland.

The Interior Minister was briefed on the professional affairs of coast guards, in which the efforts to fulfill the responsibilities of Coast Guards and prevent all kinds of smuggling, especially anti-narcotics activities.

He was informed about the professional training of coast guards and the measures taken to prevent smuggling and the details of the seized drugs, alcohol and other general items, including the process of burning the seized drugs.

The Federal Minister while appreciating the professional performance of the institution, the high determination, courage and efforts of the officers and jawans of the Coast Guards, said Pakistan Coast Guards, is the only one that performs its duties simultaneously on land and sea.

“This is a force which has an important role not only in peace time but also in any difficult and war situation”, Naqvi stated.

He expressed best wishes for the Pakistan Coast Guards by assuring the provision of all possible support and resources to make it more active and strong.