[Geo News] Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir on Tuesday called on Minister for Defence Chaudary Ahmad Mukthar.He remained for some time with the Minister, and discussed the operational preparations and professional uplift of Pakistan Navy. The Minister for Defence reiterated government's resolve to strengthen and upgrade its Armed Forces. He assured the Naval Chief that the government was aware of current developments in the region and would fulfill all the professional requirements of the Pakistan Navy to make it a strengthened and professionally sound force. The Minister lauded the professional capabilities of Naval Chief, and expressed the hope that under his able command Pakistan Navy would emerge as a superior force to meet any challenge. The government is focusing on modernizing Pakistan Navy, which is imperative in the wake of international war against terror and protection of maritime frontier of the country, the Minister maintained. Admiral Noman Bashir apprized the Minister of operational preparations of Pakistan Navy and expressed a resolve that Pakistan Navy is well-prepared to meet any internal or external challenge.