Pakistan, Oct. 30 -- The National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) hosted the International Maritime Symposium 2026 (IMS-26) comprising of two sessions at Bahria University, Islamabad, under the theme "Eroding Rules-Based International Order at Sea and Maritime Security Paradigm 2.0."

Diplomats, senior civil and military leadership, policymakers and national and international experts deliberated on emerging maritime challenges and the evolving global maritime order, said a press release issued by Directorate General Public Relations (Navy).

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, graced the first session, covering "Geopolitics of Global Commons International Order at Sea," as Chief Guest. Discussions addressed the rules-bas...