Commander Central Punjab
| Pakistan Navy Central Punjab Command | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Branch |  Pakistan Navy |
| Commanding Headquarter | PNS Punjab |
| Nickname(s) | COMCEP |
| Engagements | 2008 Indo-Pakistani standoff |
| Commanders | |
| Commander Central Punjab, COMCEP | RAdm Syed Bashir Ahmed |
The Central Punjab Navy Command (reporting name: COMCEP[1]), is a military command of Pakistan Navy in the Southern 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 Syed Bashir Ahmed, who is designated as Commander Central Punjab (COMCEP).[1][3]
The COMCEP is mandated and covers defense of the area of responsibility (AOR) of southern contingent of the country and the ensure excellence in naval combatant logistic support system of Pakistan Navy.[2] The southern command also provides administrative and combat support in its AOR through PNS Punjab.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Commander Qatar Emiri Naval Forces calls on Naval Chief". Lahore Times. May 23, 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ a b c ISPR. "Pakistan Navy Central Punjab Command". Government of Pakistan. Commander Central Punjab. Retrieved 20 November 2012.
- ^ 'Pakistan Times' Special Correspondent (November 21, 2012). "Allama Iqbal Day celebrated in Pakistan with national zeal". Pakistan Times. Retrieved 20 November 2012.