Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:47pm on 25 Oct 2025,Saturday India Global
Pakistan's Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited disputed Creek Areas along India's maritime boundary, vowing to defend "every inch from Sir Creek to Jiwani." He inducted three state-of-the-art 2400 TD Hovercraft into Pak Marines, designed for navigating shallow waters, sand dunes, and marshy littoral zones where conventional craft fail. Admiral Ashraf emphasized maritime security as "cornerstone of sovereignty" and vital for economic prosperity. Top Indian intelligence sources condemned the visit as "deliberate military assertiveness in disputed maritime zones," timed provocatively before Indian Tri-Forces exercises. Intelligence assessment views the hovercraft induction as defensive upgrade but notes Pakistan uses military posturing to justify deeper Chinese strategic alliances under CPEC framework, particularly concerning Gwadar-Jiwani maritime infrastructure.
