History has taught nations two bitter lessons: one, that neglect of maritime power can culminate in a cession of sovereignty, and second, that it takes decades to revert to being a considerable maritime power after a period of neglect and decline. Although traditionally we are a land power, but with over 1000 km of coastline we are also a sea faring nation and therefore, cannot ignore the sea and all the advantages that flow from it. Ninety seven per cent of our trade is seaborne. The Exclusive Economic Zone of Pakistan is one third of our landmass. This has to be adequately guarded for fish oil and mineral resources of the Sea.
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