Pakistan Navy ship as part of Combined Task Force (CTF-150) participated in Focused Ops (FO) Chinook Archer with naval ships and aircraft of the United States and Canada, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.
The Navy's DGPR said that the exercise aimed to enhance interoperability and interdict narcotics smuggling along Hash Highway to the East of Oman.
“Within Focused Ops, Pakistan Navy ship also participated in Passage Exercise,” Pakistan Navy Spokesperson said.
Earlier on May 7, Pakistan Navy arranged an Investiture Ceremony for the award of honour and medals held in Islamabad.
“COS V/Adm Faisal Rasul Lodhi conferred 14 SI(M), 07 TI(M), 03 TBt, 04 Imtiazi Asnad, 03 TK(M)-I, 07 TK(M)-II, 07 TK(M)-III and 53 CNS letters of commendations upon PN Officers, CPO/Sailors and Navy Civilians,” the statement released by Pakistan Navy reads.