Naveed Ashraf
Admiral Naveed Ashraf is the Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy. He has played a crucial role in enhancing the operational capabilities and strategic partnerships of the Pakistan Navy, particularly through joint exercises with international naval forces. Recently, he was in the news for his participation in the 'Naseem Al-Bahr' maritime exercise, which concluded with a display of firepower in the North Arabian Sea. This exercise, which focuses on anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare, underscores the commitment of both the Pakistan Navy and the Royal Saudi Naval Forces to strengthen their maritime security cooperation.
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Shahbaz Sharif praised Naval Chief Naveed Ashraf for demonstrating excellent performance.
یومِ تکبیر پاکستان کی تاریخ کا عظیم اور فیصلہ کن دن ہے، وزیراعظم شہباز شریف
Pakistan· 2026-05-28
Admiral Naveed Ashraf received Eid greetings from the Prime Minister.
وزیراعظم کی تینوں مسلح افواج کے سربراہان سے ٹیلیفونک گفتگو، عید کی مبارکبادPakistan· 2026-05-27
Admiral Naveed Ashraf was present at the ceremony for the guard of honour.
Field Marshal Munir presented guard of honour at GHQ following appointment as country’s first CDF - PakistanPakistan· 2025-12-08
Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf observed the test flight.
پاک بحریہ کا اینٹی شپ بیلسٹک میزائل کا کامیاب تجربہPakistan· 2025-11-25
Admiral Naveed Ashraf was present at the ceremony as well.
اردن کے شاہ عبداللّٰہ دوم کو اعلیٰ ترین سول ایوارڈ نشانِ پاکستان سے نوازا گیاPakistan· 2025-11-16
Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited the forward positions in the Creeks area.
سربراہ پاک بحریہ کا کریکس ایریا میں اگلے مورچوں کا دورہPakistan· 2025-10-25Admiral Naveed Ashraf met with Saudi naval chief Al Ghuraybi to discuss defence cooperation.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia stress mutual resolve to strengthen defence cooperation - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-17
Naveed Ashraf invited the naval commander to Pakistan for official discussions.
الرئيس الباكستاني يمنح قائد القوات البحرية «وسام الامتياز العسكري»
United Arab Emirates· 2025-09-09
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf paid tributes to the valiant martyrs and their families on the 60th Defence and Martyrs’ Day.
Civil, military leadership pay tributes to soldiers and martyrs as nation observes 60th Defence Day - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-06
Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf paid tribute to the martyrs.
مسلح افواجِ کا یومِ دفاع پر شہداء کو خراجِ عقیدتPakistan· 2025-09-05
Admiral Naveed Ashraf was conferred Turkiye’s highest military award for his efforts towards defence and maritime cooperation between the two nations.
Turkiye confers highest military award on Pakistan naval chief - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-05
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf reaffirmed their unwavering solidarity with the resilient and courageous people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Youm-i-Istehsal: PM notes India’s occupation of Kashmir ‘defining conflict’ in South Asia - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-05
Admiral Naveed Ashraf highlighted the Pakistan Navy’s initiatives for ensuring maritime security and regional stability.
Pakistani, Saudi naval chiefs discuss regional security and enhanced defence cooperation - WorldPakistan· 2025-07-22
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf extended his profound felicitations to the people of Pakistan.
Country celebrates Eidul Azha today with call for unity, selflessness - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-07Admiral Naveed Ashraf is the head of the Pakistan Navy participating in the PSL final.
فائنل میں آج پاک بحریہ کو خراج تحسین پیش کیا جائے گاPakistan· 2025-05-25
Naveed Ashraf is the Naval Chief who was acknowledged for his role in defending the country during the ceremony.
President, PM decorate COAS Munir with rank of field marshal - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-05-23
The commanding officer conveyed well wishes from the Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf to the people of Oman.
Pakistan Navy ship visits Oman - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-05-20Admiral Naveed Ashraf welcomed PM Shehbaz during his visit to the naval dockyard.
Navy thwarted Indian aircraft carrier threat, says Shehbaz - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-20
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf welcomed the Prime Minister during his visit.
وزیرِاعظم کا پاکستان نیوی ڈاک یارڈ کا دورہ، پاک بحریہ کے کلیدی کردار کو خراج تحسینPakistan· 2025-05-19Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf was present at the ceremony marking the Youm-i-Tashakur.
Islamabad, Delhi gained nothing but miseries from wars: PM Shehbaz - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-17
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf was recognized for securing the maritime borders during the conflict.
We won the war but seek peace: PM Shehbaz invites India to live as ‘peaceful neighbour’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-16
He praised the security of the maritime borders of the Pakistan Navy under the leadership of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf.
Nation observes Youm-i-Tashakur to honour armed forces - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-16
Admiral Naveed Ashraf was commended for his role in the defense of Pakistan.
Only thieves and cowards attack at night, says Bilawal - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-08
Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf also attended the funeral prayer.
لیفٹیننٹ کرنل ظہیر عباس طوری کے7 سالہ بیٹے ارتضیٰ عباس طوری کی نماز جنازہ ادا کردی گئیPakistan· 2025-05-07
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf was part of the visiting team during the security briefing.
Pakistan downs 3 Indian jets as retaliation for late-night strikes at 5 sites: state media - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-06
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf attended the briefing at the ISI headquarters regarding national security.
PM Shehbaz briefed on country’s preparations for India ‘threat’ during visit to ISI HQ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-06
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf emphasized the need for his troops to be battle-ready.
Any military misadventure by India will be met with swift, resolute, notch-up response: COAS - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-01
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf expressed condolences on the passing of Admiral (R) Iftikhar Sarohi.
سابق نیول چیف افتخار سروہی انتقال کر گئےPakistan· 2025-03-06
He is the Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy.
القوات البحرية ونظيرتها الباكستانية تنفذان رماية بالصواريخ في تمرين "نسيم البحر 15"
Saudi Arabia· 2025-02-16
Naveed Ashraf is the Naval Chief who observed the missile firing demonstration during the maritime exercise.
پاکستان و سعودی عرب کی بحری افواج کی میری ٹائم مشق نسیم البحر اختتام پذیرPakistan· 2025-02-15