Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Chairman General Khalid Shameem Wynne visited the Jinnah Naval Base at Ormara. He was briefed about the base, the developmental projects and the efforts exerted to promote civil-military relationship.
The chairman along with Pakistan Fleet Commander, later boarded Pakistan Navy Submarine HASHMAT for a trip, during which they observed the submarine’s operational and combat display and spent time with its crew.
He was also briefed on Agost 70 Submarine’s warfare capabilities. The chairman lauded the professionalism of the submarine crew and expressed his satisfaction at the combat readiness of the PN submarine force. Recording his remarks, he appreciated the high morale of the PN personnel and also paid rich tributes to its veterans for developing a formidable arm of the navy that is a significant contributor to national defence.