KARACHI – Induction ceremony of state-of-the-art Corvette, Pakistan NavyShip Tabuk was held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard, Karachi on Thursday.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced theoccasion as chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest termed the induction of PNS Tabukas an important milestone in Pakistan Navy to enhance its operationalcapabilities. The Admiral underscored that the new addition will contributein promoting safe and secure maritime environment in the region. He furtherhighlighted the importance of evolving geo-strategic environment in theregion and need of a potent Naval Force to counter increasing maritimechallenges.
Highlighting the plight of Kashmiris in Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu andKashmir (IIoJ&K), the chief guest paid tribute to their exemplary struggleof self-determination against Indian oppression.
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Pakistan Navy contracted for the two Yarmook class Corvettes in 2017. Thefirst ship of this class, PNS Yarmook was inducted in July this year whilethe second ship PNS Tabuk has also been inducted into the Fleet.
Later, the Naval Chief urged the officers and men of PNS TABUK to make fulluse of the combat potential of this modern warship in guarding the maritimeinterest of motherland. He also acknowledged M/s Damen Shipyards (Romania)for their cooperation and delivering high quality platforms to PakistanNavy. The induction ceremony was attended by Senior Naval Officers.
