The Pakistan Navy successfully concluded its national-level maritime security exercise, SEA GUARD-26, in Karachi, as reported by Business Recorder and The Frontier Post on February 10, 2026. This exercise, the third in the SEA GUARD series, aimed to enhance coordination and response mechanisms across Pakistan's maritime sector. Vice Admiral Raja Rab Nawaz, Chief of Staff of the Pakistan Navy, highlighted the importance of sustained engagement and collaboration among stakeholders, emphasizing the Navy's commitment to safeguarding the country's maritime interests. The exercise involved a wide range of participants, including government regulatory authorities, law enforcement agencies, private sector organizations, and academic institutions. It featured operational activities such as port and harbor defense, protection of vessels, counter-narcotics operations, and search and rescue missions, all designed to strengthen preparedness against maritime security challenges.