Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi expressed satisfaction over operational readiness of Pakistan Navy fleet, said the Navy spokesperson.
He also commended officers and men for their commitment and professionalism.
This is first time a Pakistani sportsman is conferred an honorary rank by armed forces in Pakistan.
Zaman represented the Pakistan Navy in the International Defense Cricket Challenge Cup held in Australia in 2012 and was named best player of the tournament, says DGPR.
The PNS Tabuk is the second of two 2,300t corvettes that Damen constructed under a contract signed by the Pakistan Ministry of Defence in June 2017.
Naval Chief terms induction as an important milestone for Pakistan Navy to enhance operations capabilities and promote maritime security in the region.
The total value of PM Imran’s assets stand at Rs80.6 million, which includes 10 immovable properties in Pakistan, while he has inherited a seven-Kanal house in Zaman Park, Lahore, which is valued at Rs40.53 million.
The state-of-the-art ship will be equipped with modern weaponry and sensors. Under the transfer of technology agreement signed between Pakistan and Turkey, two of the four ships will be constructed at Karachi shipyard.
The Naval Chief said that the theme of World Maritime Day is "Stable Shipping for a Stable Planet", the international economy is largely dependent on shipping related activities, saying that nature has blessed Pakistan with more than one thousand kilometers of coastline.
The 2,300-tonne corvette PNS ‘Yarmook’ F-271 is capable of performing a variety of tasks and maritime operations and could also transport a helicopter and an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).
The gun boat possessing stealth features, armor protection, and capable of achieving high speed will be indigenously designed by Pakistan Navy, while its construction will be undertaken by Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW).