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Pakistan Commissions First Chinese-Built Attack Submarine

The Pakistan Navy officially commissioned its first Hangor-class attack submarine, built in China, during a ceremony held in China. This event marks a significant milestone for Pakistan's naval capabilities and highlights defense cooperation between the two nations.

30 Apr, 01:51 — 1 May, 07:00
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SCMPMostly Factual1d ago

Pakistan commissions first Chinese attack submarine in ‘historic milestone’ for navy

The Pakistan Navy has received the first of its Chinese-built Hangor-class attack submarine fleet, as Beijing and Islamabad step up defence cooperation. A commissioning ceremony was held for the advanced submarine – named the PNS/M Hangor – in the Chinese city of Sanya on Hainan Island on Thursday, according to a statement from Pakistan’s military. Asif Ali Zardari, the country’s president, and naval chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf attended the event along with senior officials from both the...

By Seong Hyeon Choi

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DawnMostly Factual2d ago

Commissioning ceremony of Pakistan Navy’s first Hangor-class attack submarine held in China

The commissioning ceremony of the first Hangor-class attack submarine, PNS Hangor, was held in China’s Sanya city, with President Asif Ali Zardari and the naval chief attending the event. President Zardari, who is on a visit to China, participated as the chief guest, while Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf was also present, according to a press release by the Pakistan Navy. President Zardari described the commissioning of Hangor as a historic milestone in the navy’s modernisation...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

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express-tribuneMostly Factual2d ago

Commissioning ceremony of Pakistan's first Hangor-class submarine held in China: ISPR

PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir congratulate entire nation and Pakistan Navy on achieving this historic milestone

By Web Desk

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