(NATIONAL) Admiral Naveed Ashraf takes charge as 23rd Naval Chief.

ISLAMABAD -- Admiral Naveed Ashraf on Saturday took charge as the 23rd naval chief as the outgoing naval chief Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi retired.

In a ceremony at Pakistan Naval Headquarters in Islamabad today, the outgoing naval chief handed over the command of Pakistan Navy to the new chief.

In his farewell address, the outgoing chief congratulated Admiral Naveed Ashraf for assuming command. He said the admiral has a distinguished career, studded with notable achievements. He was confident that Admiral Naveed Ashraf would prove to be an able and worthy successor who would lead the Navy to new heights.

Amjad Khan Niazi said the Pakistan Navy stands as a strong and vital arm of the country's armed forces capable of protecting our maritime frontiers. Ashraf holds a distinguished career, having previously served as Commander Pakistan Fleet, Naval Secretary, Vice President of the National Defence University, and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff at Naval Headquarters.

He was commissioned in Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1989. He served in various coveted roles in Navy and his Command appointments include Commanding Officer of PNS ALAMGIR, PNS SHAHJAHAN, PNS TIPPU SULTAN, PNS...