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Arab News
5 hours ago
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan, US navy ships hold joint drills in North Indian Ocean
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Shamsheer and United States Ship (USS) Fitzgerald conducted an exercise in the North Indian Ocean to enhance interoperability and strengthen maritime cooperation, the Pakistan Navy said on Wednesday. The exercise follows a military stand-off between Pakistan and India in May, which also made the naval forces of the two countries adopt a hostile posture, though it did not lead to any exchange of fire at sea. Pakistan and the US navies have a long history of joint maritime cooperation through drills, bilateral training missions and multinational operations like AMAN and CTF-150. These engagements have focused on maritime security and coordinated responses to regional threats, reflecting a strategic partnership in maintaining stability in the Arabian Sea. 'PNS Shamsheer and USS Fitzgerald conducted a passage exercise in the North Indian Ocean, underscoring the maritime cooperation between the two navies,' the Pakistan Navy said in a post on X. 'The exercise featured a series of professional naval engagements aimed at enhancing interoperability,' it added. 'These interactions reaffirm the shared commitment of both navies to maritime security and regional stability.' PNS SHAMSHEER and USS FITZGERALD conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the North Indian Ocean, underscoring the maritime cooperation between the two navies. 1/2 — DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) July 30, 2025 The PNS Shamsheer is a guided-missile frigate commissioned by the navy in December 2009. It was built in China and has a strong track record in maritime security, participating in regional patrols, anti-piracy operations multinational exercises and bilateral drills. The USS Fitzgerald is a guided-missile destroyer commissioned in October 1995 under the US Seventh Fleet. The navy drill between Pakistan and the US comes at a time when the two countries are also in the process of rejuvenating their political and economic relationship. The exercise is part of Pakistan's broader strategy to strengthen naval partnerships and reinforce its presence in the region amid ongoing strategic rivalries.
Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Vice chief of naval staff confers military awards upon Pakistan Navy personnel
Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami on Monday conferred various military awards upon Pakistan Navy personnel, including Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military), Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military), Tamgha-e-Basalat and Tamgha-e-Khidmat (Military). The vice chief of the naval staff graced the Pakistan Navy Investiture Ceremony (North) in Islamabad as the chief guest. On this occasion, Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) was awarded to Commodore Syed Muhammad Abbas Naqvi, Commodore Aamer Rasheed Malik, Commodore Kashif Elahi, Commodore Muhammad Afsar Khan, Commodore Rao Ahmed Imran Anwar, Commodore Dr Anwar Hussain, Commodore Shahid Ahmed, Commodore Raja Muhammad Nasir, Commodore Jawad Haider Khawaja, Commodore Muhammad Zahid Zaheer, Captain Jawad Malik PN and Captain Atif Aman Chughtai PN, the Director General Public Relations (DGPR) – Navy said. Whereas, the recipients of Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military) were Captain Hasan Ali Chauhan PN, Commander Zahid Mahmood Javed PN, Commander M Fahad Farooq PN, Commander Tahir Jabran Khan PN, Commander Aqeel Iftikhar PN, Commander Muhammad Tariq Rehman PN, Commander Abdullah PN, Commander Nadia Zulfiqar PN, Commander Umair Hafeez PN, Commander Asghar Ali PN, Lt Commander Nazish Javid PN, Lt Commander Muhammad Naeem PN, Lt Commander Shah Nawaz Abbasi PN, Lt Commander Talha Naveed PN, Lt Commander Muhammad Ali Shah PN and Lt Commander Mohsin Rashid PN. The recipients of Tamgha-e-Basalat were Lt Commander Imran Haider PN and Lt Commander Badruddin Khilji PN. Six awards of Tamgha-e-Khidmat (Military)-I, four awards of Tamgha-e-Khidmat (Military)-II and 15 awards of Tamgha-e-Khidmat (Military)-III were also conferred upon chief petty officers (CPOs) and sailors of Pakistan Navy, whereas letters of commendation from chief of the naval staff were awarded to 30 officers, CPOs/ sailors and navy civilians. The ceremony was attended by a large number of senior, serving and retired officers of Pakistan Navy.
Business Recorder
6 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
Express Tribune
6 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.
Business Recorder
6 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.
