Defence forces of Pakistan are contributing actively in the Global War on Terror. This participation is in consonance with Pakistan’s government stance to fight terrorism in all its manifestation. In the maritime domain Pakistan Navy is contributing significantly towards counter-terrorism efforts of US-led CoalitionForce. Pakistan Navy is the only regional Navy forming part of the Coalition Maritime Campaign Plan (CMCP), which is the maritime component of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) the code name for US counter terrorism operations in the region. The legal basis for OEF is UN resolution 1373 adopted by the Security Council in Sep 01. The maritime operation currently being conducted to restore international peace and security are also being conducted under the UN Charter Chapter VII.

In this ongoing campaign, Pakistan has once again emerged as the front line state besides being the most active partner in coalition campaign. In pursuance of Government Policies, Pakistan Navy is committed to provide one ship with embarked helicopter in CMCP.

Pakistan Navy participation in OEF has been par excellence. To date 13 Pakistan Navy ships with embarked helicopters have been deployed in the CMCP in undermentioned sequence.

Ship (Type-21 Frigate with helo) From To

PNS KHAIBAR 25 Apr 04 10 Jun 04

PNS TARIQ 09 Jun 04 06 Aug 04

PNS SHAHJAHAN 30 Jul 04 04 Oct 04

PNS BABUR 06 Oct 04 07 Dec 04

PNS TIPPU SULTAN 08 Dec 04 11 Feb 05

PNS SHAHJAHAN 13 Feb 05 13 Apr 05

PNS TARIQ 16 Apr 05 11 Jun 05

PNS BABUR 16 Jun 05 15 Aug 05

PNS SHAHJAHAN 16 Aug 05 14 Oct 05

PNS BADR 25 Oct 05 26 Dec 05

PNS TIPPU SULTAN 31 Dec 05 03 Mar 06

PNS BABUR 10 Mar 06 06 May 06

PNS TARIQ 10 May 06 Presently Deployed

In recognition of Pakistan Navy’s professional ability and increased mutual confidence, Pakistan Navy had been offered the Command of Task Force 150. The Area of Responsibility (AOR) of Task Force-150 is Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea, Red Sea and Horn of Africa.

Pakistan Navy took over the command of multinational Task Force-150 in a simple but an impressive ceremony held on 24 Mar 06 at Bahrain. Rear Admiral Shahid Iqbal SI(M) took over the command from outgoing Dutch CTF-150 (Commodore Hank Ort). Vice Admiral Mohammad Haroon HI (M), TB.t Vice Chief of the Naval Staff and Vice Admiral Patrick M Walsh CDR US NAVCENT were also present on the occasion.

Allocation of Command of Task Force -150 to Pakistan Navy is a reflection of Pakistan Navy’s professional competence and acumen through which it has made its place amongst coalition partners in such a short span of time. Pakistan Navy is looking forward to perform the job with highest standards of professional excellence and pride. The efforts made by Pakistan Navy would indeed help ensuring safe maritime environment in the region besides projecting Pakistan’s good image in international community and provide recognition as one of the modern and progressive nations of the world.