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Once seen as saviour, China is costing Pak millions of dollars. Here's how

China has reportedly demanded that Pakistan sign an agreement on anti-terrorism cooperation to address Beijing's security concerns

Once seen as saviour, China is costing Pak millions of dollars. Here's how
Updated On : 04 Oct 2024 | 5:19 PM IST

How 3 more Kalvari submarines will boost Indian Navy's underwater strength

Talks for acquiring additional Kalvari-class Scorpene submarines have reportedly seen progress, with MDL in advanced discussions for a potential Rs 35,000-cr deal for three stealthy vessels

How 3 more Kalvari submarines will boost Indian Navy's underwater strength
Updated On : 24 Jun 2024 | 6:03 PM IST

Hangor submarine launch: Is Pakistan eyeing naval deep-strike capability?

Pakistan is buying eight Chinese Hangor-class submarines equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and weapons to strike targets at standoff ranges

Hangor submarine launch: Is Pakistan eyeing naval deep-strike capability?
Updated On : 30 Apr 2024 | 5:40 PM IST

China delivers 2 new modern naval frigates to Pak Navy, completes order

China has delivered two more naval frigates to the Pakistan Navy in addition to the two delivered earlier, completing the order for four ships, the official media here reported on Wednesday. Two Type 054A/P frigates to Pakistan were delivered by China, indicating that all four warships of this class have been commissioned into the Pakistan Navy, state-run Global Times reported. A joint delivery and commissioning ceremony for the two frigates namely the PNS Tippu Sultan and the PNS Shahjahan was held in the Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai on Wednesday, the daily reported. Chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy Admiral M Amjad Khan Niazi, who is on a visit to China, attended the ceremony and boarded the vessels. Speaking on the occasion, Admiral Niazi highlighted that the commissioning of the two frigates ushers a new chapter in the Pak-China friendship that has matured and rests firmly on the pillars of trust, respect and mutual support. The same is manifested in our ..

China delivers 2 new modern naval frigates to Pak Navy, completes order
Updated On : 10 May 2023 | 10:42 PM IST

Pakistan Navy claims it blocked Indian submarine from entering its waters

The incident occurred on October 16 when an Indian submarine was detected by a Pakistan Navy (PN) patrol aircraft, the military said in a statement

Pakistan Navy claims it blocked Indian submarine from entering its waters
Updated On : 19 Oct 2021 | 6:07 PM IST

Pakistan Navy's Aman 2021 multinational maritime exercise concludes

Forty five countries, including the US, Russia, China, and Turkey, participated in the exercise, which is hosted biennially by the Pakistan Navy since 2007

Pakistan Navy's Aman 2021 multinational maritime exercise concludes
Updated On : 16 Feb 2021 | 11:51 PM IST

Pakistan Navy to conduct Exercise Aman, 45 countries will attend

The exercise will kick off with a 'harbour phase' from February 11-14, followed by a 'sea phase' on February 15-16.

Pakistan Navy to conduct Exercise Aman, 45 countries will attend
Updated On : 11 Feb 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Pakistan flexes its muscles, adds over 50 vessels to its naval fleet

Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi said in his farewell address that the Navy will induct four Chinese frigates in the next few years and as many Turkish medium-class ships between 2023 and 2025

Pakistan flexes its muscles, adds over 50 vessels to its naval fleet
Updated On : 08 Oct 2020 | 1:54 AM IST

China launches four advanced naval warships for Pakistan as ties deepen

China has launched first of the four advanced naval warships it is building for Pakistan, amid deepening defence ties between the two all-weather allies. The launching ceremony for the first warship was held at the Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai on Sunday. Pakistan-China defence ties turn a new chapter with the launch of the first ship of Type-054 class frigate, Pakistan's state-run APP news agency reported. The Type-054 class, equipped with the latest surface, subsurface, anti-air weapons, combat management system, and sensors will be one of the technologically advanced surface platforms of the Pakistan Navy fleet, the report said. Pakistan signed a contract with the China Shipbuilding Trading Company Ltd. (CSTC) for the delivery of two Type-054 A/P frigates in 2017. Last year, the Chinese official media reported that under a major arms deal between the two all-weather allies, China would build four advanced frigates for Pakistan Navy. The terms of the deal and the price of

China launches four advanced naval warships for Pakistan as ties deepen
Updated On : 25 Aug 2020 | 12:51 AM IST

Bill to extend tenure of service chiefs likely to pass in Pak Parliament

The committee in a joint sitting on the same day gave approval to the bills and it was announced that the laws would be passed on Monday

Bill to extend tenure of service chiefs likely to pass in Pak Parliament
Updated On : 05 Jan 2020 | 4:52 PM IST

Pakistan Navy test fires air-to-surface anti-ship missile in Arabian Sea

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah praised the combat readiness of the fleet

Pakistan Navy test fires air-to-surface anti-ship missile in Arabian Sea
Updated On : 23 Sep 2017 | 2:54 PM IST

Pakistan successfully test-fires surface-to-sea missile

The trial was conducted from the coastal region and the missile secured a hit on a target placed

Pakistan successfully test-fires surface-to-sea missile
Updated On : 16 Mar 2017 | 7:39 PM IST

Pakistan's navy is virtually non-existent can't stop Indian submarines: Jalali

Jalali further backed Navy Chief Admiral Lamba who dubbed the claim made by Pakistan as 'bogus'

Pakistan's navy is virtually non-existent can't stop Indian submarines: Jalali
Updated On : 03 Dec 2016 | 10:47 AM IST