KARACHI: Newly commissioned Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Shahjahan arrived here that was commissioned on May 10, 2023 in graceful ceremony held in Shanghai, China and attended by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi as chief guest.

During her maiden voyage to Pakistan, PNS Shahjahan visited Malaysia and participated in Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) along with other 30 participating countries, said Pakistan Navy news release.

During stay at Langkawai, ship was visited by various dignitaries, delegates and locals. Later, PNS Shahjahan visited Colombo, Sri Lanka. Visit was aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, enhancing interoperability and exploring new vistas of cooperation between two navies.

Upon arrival at Colombo, Pakistan Navy Ship was warmly welcomed by officials of Sri Lankan Navy. At Colombo, Sri Lankan Minister of Environment, Chief of Sri Lankan Navy and notables from local community visited PN Ship.

During meetings with Sir Lankan Navy officials, commanding officer discussed matters of mutual interest and conveyed well wishes from Chief of the Naval Staff for people of Sri Lanka in general and host navy in particular. Port visit concluded with joint maritime exercise between PNS Shahjahan and SLNS Prakramabahu. Upon reaching Pakistani waters, Commander Pakistan Fleet Rear Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi boarded ship to extend welcome on completion of maiden voyage.

He congratulated crew for successful trials and commissioning of ship. On arrival at Karachi, reception ceremony was held at PN Dockyard which was attended by families of crew, officers and sailors.

Published in The Daily National Courier, June, 10 2023

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