The commissioning ceremony of the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) indigenouslydesigned and built Fast Attack Craft Missile PNS HAIBAT was held inKarachi, the military’s media affairs wing said on Thursday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Chief of the NavalStaff (CNS), Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, was the Chief Guest at theceremony.
PNS HAIBAT is the first landmark project indigenously designed by MaritimeTechnologies Complex and constructed by Karachi Shipyard and EngineeringWorks without any foreign technical assistance,” the presser said.
Speaking at the occasion, CNS Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi said thatthe commissioning of PNS HAIBAT ushers a new chapter in the indigenousdesign and construction that has matured with time.
He emphasized that the PNS HAIBAT will strengthen Pakistan Navy’scapabilities to respond to maritime challenges to ensure seaward defenseand maintain peace and stability in the Indian Ocean.
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The CNS also applauded the concerted efforts put in by KSEW, MTC, andPakistan Navy for the landmark achievement.
Earlier Managing Director KS&EW, Rear Admiral Athar Saleem, remarked thatbeing a multi-mission capable platform, the Missile Craft PNS HAIBAT willbolster Pakistan Navy’s maritime defense capabilities.
The ceremony was attended by foreign dignitaries, officials from federaland provincial governments Pakistan Navy and KS&EW.