Pakistan Coast Guard (PCG), officially called the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency and was originally part of the Pakistan Army. The 2,500-strong Pakistan Coast Guard, headquartered in Karachi, is responsible for maritime law, and maintenance of seamarks, border control, anti-smuggling operations, and other services. It was made independent in 1994. It has also upgraded its facilities and fleet to counter the threat of smugglers and terrorists. The PCG has a fleet of 23 small craft, but the exact number of personnel assigned to the PCG remains classified.
The PCG Headquarters are at Mohammad Ali Jinnah Road, Saddar, Karachi. It is commanded by a director-general with the rank of Rear-Admiral, seconded from the Pakistan Navy.
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