Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday at Islamabad.

The prime minister appreciated the services of Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi for Pakistan Navy and wished him well.

Vice Admiral M Amjad Khan Niazi has been appointed as new Naval Chief after being promoted to the rank of admiral.

President Dr Arif Alvi gave his consent to the appointment of Amjad Khan Niazi on the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi will take charge as new Naval Chief on October 6.