In an impressive ceremony held at Pakistan Navy's Jinnah Naval Base Ormara, Balochistan, two Corvettes PMSS HINGOL and BASOL were inducted in Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA). Defence Minister of Pakistan, Khawaja Muhammad Asif was the Chief Guest for the ceremony. He was received by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah.
The ceremony was also attended by important civil and military officials. Chinese origin corvettes are equipped with the state of the art equipment and will augment protection of Exclusive Economic Zone and law enforcement in the maritime arena.
Earlier, the Defence Minister witnessed operational arrangements as well as various socio-economic empowerment initiatives undertaken by Pakistan Navy at Ormara for the uplift of local populace. Khawaja Asif showed his satisfaction over operational preparedness of Pakistan Navy and effectiveness in ensuring security in the maritime arena.
He emphasised on important role of PN especially high priority accorded to ensure safety and security of maritime components of CPEC project. He said that the success of the CPEC and Gwadar Port project is depended upon secure maritime environment in the Indian Ocean and in particular Arabian Sea for which Pakistan Navy is fully prepared.
Later, the dignitary visited Cadet College Ormara and Bahria Model College to witnesses various activities and interacted with the cadets and students. The Defence Minister also visited PN hospital, PNS DARMAAN JAH where he was briefed about the various medical facilities and services being provided to local populace as well as the medical camps frequently organised in remote coastal areas of Balochistan.-PR
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