PNS Khyber Commissioned Into Pakistan Navy, Bolstering Maritime Capabilities
Karachi —In a significant boost to Pakistan’s naval strength, the second PNS Khyber was formally inducted into the Pakistan Navy in a commissioning ceremony held today. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf presided over the event, reaffirming the country’s commitment to developing a modern and capable maritime force.Addressing the ceremony, Admiral Naveed Ashraf stated…
Karachi —
In a significant boost to Pakistan’s naval strength, the second PNS Khyber was formally inducted into the Pakistan Navy in a commissioning ceremony held today. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf presided over the event, reaffirming the country’s commitment to developing a modern and capable maritime force.
Addressing the ceremony, Admiral Naveed Ashraf stated that Pakistan’s strategic geographic location demands a robust naval presence. He said that the Pakistan Navy is being equipped with state-of-the-art platforms and specialised technologies to ensure the effective defence of the nation’s maritime frontiers.
President Asif Ali Zardari congratulated the Pakistan Navy on the induction of PNS Khyber, stating that in the evolving regional security environment, a strong naval force is a vital pillar in safeguarding national sovereignty. “Pakistan is fully committed to defending its maritime borders and protecting its national interests,” the President said.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also extended his felicitations, noting that modern warships such as PNS Khyber would significantly enhance the operational capability of the Pakistan Navy and add a new dimension to the country’s sea-based defence posture.
The commissioning ceremony comes at a time of heightened maritime tensions in the region, lending added strategic significance to the induction of the new warship into Pakistan’s naval fleet.
