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Pakistan Navy inducts two modern naval ships in national fleet
KARACHI, Jul 20 (APP): The Pakistan Navy Thursday inducted two newly constructed Type 054 A/P Frigates PNS SHAHJAHAN and TIPPU SULTAN into the national fleet.
The induction ceremony of two newly constructed Type 54 A/P Frigates PNS SHAHJAHAN and TIPPU SULTAN was held here at Karachi.
Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif attended the ceremony as Chief Guest who was received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi on arrival at PN Dockyard, a Pakistan Navy news release said.
The ships are fitted with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors having capability to undertake naval operation under
multi threat environment.
The induction of ships in PN Fleet will significantly enhance the Combat Readiness of Pakistan Navy.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest acknowledged PN efforts in ensuring seaward defence of Pakistan and contribution towards promoting peace and stability in the region.
The minister emphasised geo-strategic and geo-economic significance that necessitate a potent Naval Force to safeguard maritime frontiers of the country and induction of these modern naval ships would significantly strengthen the defence capabilities of Pakistan.
He also appreciated the efforts of Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard, China for timely construction and delivery of the ships to Pakistan.
Earlier during the welcome address, the Chief of the Naval Staff termed the induction of modern ships a major milestone in modernizing PN Fleet.
He acknowledged the support of Government of Pakistan for various PN modernization projects.
The ceremony was attended by civil, military and government representatives of Pakistan including officials of Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard, China.
CDA workers are cleaning sewerage nallah after the rain in the city
Iranian Cultural Counsellor for expansion of cultural ties with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP): Iranian Cultural Counsellor to Pakistan Ehsan Khazaei said on Thursday that his country was desirous of the expansion of cultural relations with the brotherly country of Pakistan.
Talking to APP here, he said Iran had a rich history of Islamic culture and heritage and it was very appreciating and encouraging that Pakistan was keen to promote culture exchanges and film production. The Iranian Ministry of Culture has taken the initiative for signing an agreement with Pakistan for cultural exchanges.
He said it was high time to learn from each other’s culture and have an exchange of cultural delegations.
He said that Farabi Cinema Foundation in Iran was working on the promotion of the great poet and philosopher Dr Allama Iqbal.
He said that Iran is very optimistic to take part in any cultural exchange and film production which is being held in Pakistan specifically the film festival and Iranian films would be exhibited on the occasion for the promotion of cultural ties between the two countries.
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