Pakistan Navy Punjab Command

The Central Punjab Navy Command (reporting name: COMCEP[1]), is a military command of Pakistan Navy in the Northern Pakistan, covering the area of responsibility (AOR) of defending the Punjab Province.[2] It is headquartered in PNS Punjab in Lahore, Punjab Province of Pakistan. The command is currently commanded by the Rear Admiral Zahid llyas, who is designated as Commander Central Punjab (COMCEP).[1][3]

Pakistan Navy Central Punjab Command
Country Pakistan
Branch Pakistan Navy
Commanding HeadquarterPNS Punjab
Nickname(s)COMCEP
Engagements2008 Indo-Pakistani standoff
Commanders
Commander Central Punjab, COMCEPR/Adm Zubair Shafique

The COMCEP is mandated and covers defense of the area of responsibility (AOR) of southern contingent of the country and the naval combatant logistic support system of Pakistan Navy.[2] The northern command also provides administrative and combat support in its AOR through PNS Punjab.[2]

References

  1. "Commander Qatar Emiri Naval Forces calls on Naval Chief". Lahore Times. May 23, 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
  2. ISPR. "Pakistan Navy Central Punjab Command". Government of Pakistan. Commander Central Punjab. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
  3. 'Pakistan Times' Special Correspondent (November 21, 2012). "Allama Iqbal Day celebrated in Pakistan with national zeal". Pakistan Times. Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
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