Pakistan Coast Guards
Maritime security, anti-narcotics, and law enforcement branch under the Pakistan Armed Forces / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Pakistan Coast Guards (abbreviation: PCG) (Urdu: پاسبانانِ ساحلی پاکستان) is a maritime law enforcement agency of the Civil Armed Forces of Pakistan. It is managed and controlled by the Pakistan Army, with a mission of riverine operations and coastal operations including conducting anti-narcotics missions, anti-human trafficking, illegal immigration through the coastal areas, and anti-smuggling initiatives.[3]
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Motto | Defending and Protecting what is Rightfully Ours |
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Formed | 1971; 53 years ago (1971) |
Employees | 15,000 active-duty personnel: 11 [1] |
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Operations jurisdiction | Pakistan |
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Overseen by | Pakistan Army |
Headquarters | Karachi-74400, Sindh |
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Parent agency | Civil Armed Forces |
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The Coast Guards should not be confused with the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), which is a maritime coast guard agency run by Pakistan Navy. The PMSA conducts search and rescue operations at sea and helps to defend the coastal areas while conducting military operations for maritime law enforcement in national and international waters.