KARACHI-?The Launching ceremony of 4thship of Type-054 A/P Class Frigate constructed for Pakistan Navy was held at Hudong Zhonghua (HZ) Shipyard, Shanghai, China.
Out of four state of the art frigates, the first Type-054 A/P ship namely PNS TUGHRILhas been commissioned and reached Pakistan. Type-054 A/P Frigates will be one of the most technologically advanced surface platforms of Pakistan Navy Fleet, fitted with latest surface, subsurface, anti-air weapon systems, Combat Management System and Sensors. The induction of these ships will enhance Pakistan Navy Fleet’s war fighting capabilities, contribute in maintaining peace, stability and power equilibrium in the Indian Ocean Region.
While addressing at the Launching ceremony, Chief Naval OverseerCommodore Rashid Mehmood Sheikhlauded the support by PLA (Navy), China Shipbuilding Trading Company (CSTC) and HZ Shipyardfor timely completion of this important milestone project despite COVID-19 pandemic.The ceremony was attended by senior officials of PLA(Navy), CSTCand HZ Shipyard. Successful launching of 4thShip of the series is a testimony of deep rooted defence and diplomatic Sino-Pak relations.
