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KARACHI: A commissioning ceremony for the Pakistan Navy’s first landmark project indigenously designed and constructed Fast Attack Craft Missile FAC (M) PNS HAIBAT and the third 16 Ton Bollard Pull Tug PNT GOGA was held on Thursday.

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced the occasion as chief guest. A statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

The ceremony was attended by foreign dignitaries, officials from federal and provincial governments Pakistan Navy and KSEW.

PNS HAIBAT is the first project designed by Maritime Technologies Complex and constructed by Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) without any foreign technical assistance.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest underlined that the commissioning of FAC (M) ushers a new chapter in the indigenous design and construction that has been further matured with time.

The chief emphasized that in the context of the overall security paradigm of the region, the missile will strengthen Pakistan Navy’s capabilities to respond to maritime challenges.

“This will ensure seaward defense and maintain peace and stability in Indian Ocean Region”, he said.

He added that induction of PNT GOGA is also a milestone that will strengthen the indigenous ship construction capabilities.

He commended the efforts put in by KSEW, MTC, and Pakistan Navy for the landmark achievement.

Earlier, Managing Director KSEW, Rear Admiral Athar Saleem underscored that PNS HAIBAT being a multi-mission capable platform will bolster Pakistan Navy’s maritime defense capabilities.