PNS ASLAT Conducts Counter-Piracy Patrols in Arabian Sea
— April 5, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Pakistan Navy Ship ASLAT has conducted counter-piracy patrols in the Arabian Sea, off the east coast of Somalia, as part of operations under Combined Task Force 151 (CTF-151), which is currently being commanded by the Pakistan Navy.
The Pakistan Navy-led CTF-151 continues to take proactive measures to maintain a strong presence in the region, remaining vigilant against the threat of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia’s east coast.
These patrols are aimed at deterring piracy, armed robbery, and other illicit activities to ensure the security of vital Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs).
The deployment of PNS ASLAT underscores the Pakistan Navy’s unwavering commitment to combating maritime threats, safeguarding global maritime commons, and facilitating the free flow of international trade through these strategic waters.