Activity No. 119 : First Type 054a/P Frigate PNS Tughril for Pakistan Navy Commissioned at China

On 8 November 2021, Pakistan Navy’s first Type 054A/P frigate, PNS Tughril was commissioned at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard, Shanghai, China. Ambassador of Pakistan to China, H.E. Mr Moin ul Haq graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event coincided with 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties between Pakistan and China.

PNS Tughril is the first of type 054 frigates being developed by China for Pakistan Navy. It is a technologically advanced and highly capable platform with enormous surface to surface, surface to air and underwater firepower besides extensive surveillance potentials. The ship holds the capability to simultaneously execute number of naval warfare missions in a highly intense multi-threat environment. PNS Tughril is equipped with state-of-the-art Combat Management and Electronic Warfare system alongwith modern self-defence capabilities.

Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Moin said that commissioning of PNS Tughril has ushered a new chapter in Pakistan-China bilateral friendship that has matured through the tests of times and remained steadfast in all domains. He added that in the context of overall security paradigm of the region, PNS Tughril will strengthen Pakistan Navy’s capabilities to respond to maritime challenges to ensure seaward defence, maintain peace, stability and balance of power in Indian Ocean Region.

The ceremony was attended by high level dignitaries from BOMETEC, OIMC, SASTIND, PLA (N) and CSSC besides Chairman of CSTC & HZ Shipyard and Commander of PLA Navy Shanghai Naval Base alongwith prominent figures of Pakistan community in China.

2021-11-08