KARACHI – The keel laying ceremony of first indigenously designed gun boatfor Pakistan Navy was held at Karachi Shipyard on Saturday.
The ceremony was attended by Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral OvaisAhmed Bilgrami and others officials of the Pakistan Navy.
Speaking on the occasion, the vice admiral termed the construction of thefirst indigenously designed Gun Boat a matter of pride. He said PakistanNavy was aware of the evolving Geo-strategic situation in the region andwill continue to enhance naval potential to counter any misadventure andnefarious designs.
The indigenously designed gun boat is equipped with state of the artweapons and sensors, state broadcaster reported.
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The Commander Pakistan Fleet also appreciated Ministry of DefenceProduction, Pakistan Navy and Karachi Shipyard for designing the boat andreaffirmed Pakistan Navy’s resolve in mastering ship building in thecountry.
