Tag: Pakistan NAvy
Rescue operations conclude for Thatta’s tragedy; death toll reaches 19
KARACHI: A rescue operation for those missing in Thursday’s boat capsize tragedy near Thatta concluded on Friday bringing the death toll to 19.
The rescue operation...
600-tonnes maritime patrol vessel launched
KARACHI: The launching ceremony of a 600-tonnes maritime patrol vessel (MPV) being built for Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) was held at Karachi Shipyard...
PMSA kicks off drill to check marine oil spills
KARACHI: Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) has organized an exercise named BARRACUDA-VW under the guidance of Pakistan Navy from December 4-7 2017, which is aimed...
Admiral Kaleem Shaukat appointed vice chief of naval staff by president
ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain has appointed Vice Admiral Kaleem Shaukat as the vice chief of the naval staff with immediate effect, according to a...
Pakistan Navy promotes one rear admiral, two commodores
ISLAMABAD: Rear Admiral Abdul Aleem and two commodores, namely Commodore Naveed Ashraf and Commodore Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami have been promoted to the rank of...
Pakistan Navy warship Saif visits Colombo
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy warship Saif with embarked ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) helicopter Z9EC visited Colombo, Sri Lanka from 5-8 November for a goodwill-cum-training visit.
Upon arrival...
Pakistan Navy fully prepared to safeguard maritime frontiers: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, while reposing complete trust and confidence in the professional capabilities of the Pakistan Navy, said the force was...
China wins 2nd PN International Nautical competition
KARACHI: China has won the second PN International Nautical Competition by scoring four Gold medals whereas UAE remained the runner-up.
The competition concluded with a prize...
Navy exercise validates combat readiness, defence of creeks
KARACHI: Pakistan Navy is conducting Exercise BURQ VII at Creeks area aiming to evaluate navy’s operational plans for the defence of creeks area.
It also includes...
PM Abbasi, new naval chief discuss matters related to PN
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday met newly-promoted Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi at the PM Office.
The prime minister...
PM appoints Zafar Abbasi as new Naval chief
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday promoted Vice Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi as Admiral and appointed him as the new chief of...
Participants visit PN installations at coastal areas, creeks
KARACHI: Pakistan Navy (PN) is conducting the premier ‘Maritime Security Workshop’ (MARSEW) on the theme “Secure Seas – Prosperous Pakistan” at Pakistan Navy War...
Pakistan test-fires anti-ship missile in North Arabian Sea
KARACHI: Pakistan Navy on Saturday successfully test-fired an anti-ship missile from air to sea level in North Arabian Sea.
According to a Pakistan Navy spokesperson,...
Interventional cardiac unit of PNS SHIFA inaugurated
KARACHI: The inauguration ceremony of a newly established Interventional Cardiac Unit (ICU) at Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) SHIFA was held in Karachi. Chief of the Naval...
Summary for appointment of new naval chief sent to PM
ISLAMABAD: Defence Ministry has moved a summary containing names of four senior officers of Pakistan Navy (PN) for the appointment of the new naval chief.
The...
Saudi Arabia lauds role of Pakistan Navy in regional stability
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s Assistant Minister for Defence Mohammad Abdullah Alayeesh visited Naval Headquarters Islamabad on Saturday.
Upon arrival at the Naval Headquarters, the visiting dignitary...
Pakistan Navy Day being observed across country
Pakistan Navy Day is being observed across the country today to commemorate the daring role of Pakistan Navy in the 1965 Indo-Pakistan war.
To mark...