Pakistan Navy Takes Helm of CTF-150 Task Force for Another Record-Breaking 14th Time

Pakistani Navy Takes Over Command of CTF-150 for 14th Time in Bahrain

Pakistan Navy took over the command of Combined Task Force-150 (CTF-150) for the 14th time during a change-of-command ceremony held at the Headquarters of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), Bahrain. Commodore Muhammad Yasir Tahir, Pakistan Navy’s flag officer, assumed command from Commodore Fahad S. Al Joaid of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces.

At the ceremony, Commodore Yasir assured that his team is fully prepared to shoulder this prestigious responsibility and contribute towards maritime security and stability across the region. He also reaffirmed Pakistan Navy’s resolve to counter illicit maritime activities while ensuring the safety and security of vital sea lines of communication.

CTF-150 is one of the five task forces operating under the CMF, with its primary mission being to deter and disrupt non-state actors engaged in the trafficking of weapons, narcotics, and other illicit goods across the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and the Gulf of Oman.

Pakistan Navy’s successful anti-narcotics operations conducted during RSNF’s command of CTF-150 further demonstrate the commitment and resolve of Pakistan Navy to regional peace and security through collaborative maritime efforts.

The ceremony was attended by the Ambassador of Pakistan to Bahrain, Commander Combined Maritime Force, Commander Royal Bahrain Naval Forces, and representatives from several navies operating under CMF.