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Launching ceremony of PNS Sahiwal Gun Boat held
Launching ceremony of PNS Sahiwal Gun Boat held

Business Recorder

time5 days ago

  • Business
  • Business Recorder

Launching ceremony of PNS Sahiwal Gun Boat held

KARACHI: Launching ceremony of PNS Sahiwal (Desig) Gun Boat was held at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW). Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami graced the occasion as Chief Guest. PNS Sahiwal (Desig) Gun Boat has been indigenously designed by Platform Design Wing (PDW) of Pakistan Navy and is under construction at KS&EW. This state-of-the-art vessel will be equipped with high-performance, long-range semi automatic guns, enhancing its operational effectiveness in maritime missions. Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest appreciated joint efforts of Platform Design Wing (PDW) of Pakistan Navy and KS&EW in furthering Pakistan Navy's policy of indigenization. He extended his gratitude to the Ministry of Defence Production for its continued support to KS&EW. He also highlighted that the Gun Boat will be equipped to perform diverse maritime security tasks. He also stated that Pakistan Navy is considering additional production of Gun Boats. It would eventually boost both indigenization process and uplift of KS&EW. The launching ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials from Pakistan Navy including representatives from MODP, KS&EW and Shipbuilding Industry. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025

Indigenously built Gun Boat PNS Sahiwal joins Pakistan Navy fleet
Indigenously built Gun Boat PNS Sahiwal joins Pakistan Navy fleet

Express Tribune

time6 days ago

  • Business
  • Express Tribune

Indigenously built Gun Boat PNS Sahiwal joins Pakistan Navy fleet

Launching ceremony of the indigenously designed and developed PNS Sahiwal Gun Boat at Karachi Shipyard. Photo: X Listen to article The Pakistan Navy on Thursday launched the indigenously designed and developed Gun Boat PNS Sahiwal at a ceremony held at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW). Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami, attended the event as chief guest. The vessel, developed under the Navy's policy of indigenisation and self-reliance, has been designed by the Navy's Platform Design Wing and was under construction at KS&EW. Launching ceremony of PNS SAHIWAL (Desig) Gun Boat held at @ShipyardKarachi. VCNS V/Adm Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami graced occasion as CG. The Gun Boat is indigenously designed by Platform Design Wing of PN & is under construction at KS&EW. 1/3 — DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) July 24, 2025 Speaking on the occasion, Vice Admiral Bilgrami praised the collaborative efforts of the Platform Design Wing and KS&EW, describing the project as a significant milestone in Pakistan's indigenous shipbuilding capability. He also acknowledged the Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) for its continued support in strengthening the country's maritime industrial base. Highlighting the vessel's capabilities, he noted that the Gun Boat is equipped with high-performance, long-range semi-automatic guns, enabling it to perform a range of maritime security operations with enhanced efficiency. Photo: X/ Pakistan Navy The platform is designed for versatility and can operate effectively in both coastal and open-sea environments. The vice admiral further stated that the Navy is considering the series production of similar vessels to support ongoing modernisation efforts and promote the sustained growth of local shipbuilding infrastructure. The ceremony was attended by senior officials from the Pakistan Navy, MoDP, KS&EW, and representatives from the shipbuilding industry.

Pakistan Navy launches locally designed boat with long-range, semi-automatic guns
Pakistan Navy launches locally designed boat with long-range, semi-automatic guns

Arab News

time6 days ago

  • Business
  • Arab News

Pakistan Navy launches locally designed boat with long-range, semi-automatic guns

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched a locally designed boat with long-range, semi-automatic guns to enhance its operational effectiveness in maritime missions, the navy said in a statement on Wednesday. PNS SAHIWAL has been indigenously designed by the Platform Design Wing (PDW) of the Pakistan Navy and is under construction at the Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KS&EW). The launching ceremony was held at the KS&EW with senior naval officials, including Vice Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami, in attendance. 'This state-of-the-art vessel will be equipped with high-performance, long-range semi-automatic guns, enhancing its operational effectiveness in maritime missions,' the navy said. Bilgrami highlighted that the gun boat will be equipped to perform diverse maritime security tasks. He praised the joint efforts of the PDW and KS&EW in promoting the navy's indigenization policy. 'He also stated that Pakistan Navy is considering additional production of Gun Boats,' the navy said. 'It would eventually boost both indigenization process and uplift of KS&EW.'

Pakistan Navy holds launching ceremony of PNS Sahiwal Gun Boat
Pakistan Navy holds launching ceremony of PNS Sahiwal Gun Boat

Business Recorder

time6 days ago

  • Politics
  • Business Recorder

Pakistan Navy holds launching ceremony of PNS Sahiwal Gun Boat

Pakistan Navy held the launching ceremony of PNS Sahiwal Gun Boat at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW) here on Thursday. Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami graced the occasion as the chief guest, , said a news release issued by the Directorate General Public Relations (Pak Navy). Navy conducts exercise with Italian Navy ship PNS Sahiwal (Desig) Gun Boat has been indigenously designed by Platform Design Wing (PDW) of Pakistan Navy and is under construction at KS&EW. This state-of-the-art vessel will be equipped with high-performance, long-range semi automatic guns, enhancing its operational effectiveness in maritime missions, the Pakistan Navy stated. Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest Bilgrami appreciated joint efforts of PDW of Pakistan Navy and KS&EW in furthering Pakistan Navy's policy of indigenisation. He extended his gratitude to the Ministry of Defence Production for its continued support to KS&EW. Pakistan Navy ship undertakes counter-piracy patrols in Arabian Sea The vice chief of naval staff also highlighted that the Gun Boat will be equipped to perform diverse maritime security tasks. 'Pakistan Navy is considering additional production of Gun Boats. It would eventually boost both indigenisation process and uplift of KS&EW,' he maintained. The launching ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials from Pakistan Navy including representatives from the Ministry of Defence Production, KS&EW and Shipbuilding Industry.

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