ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy expects to induct its first Chinese-designed Hangor-class submarine into active service next year, Admiral Naveed Ashraf revealed in an interview with China’s Global Times on Sunday. The deal, which will see eight submarines delivered by 2028, is reportedly worth up to $5 billion and aims to strengthen Pakistan’s maritime defense and […]
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Pakistani fisherman coerced by Indian intelligence, says Information Minister
ISLAMABAD – Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday revealed that a Pakistani fisherman was arrested by the Indian Coast Guard and coerced into carrying out tasks for India’s intelligence agency. Speaking at a press conference alongside Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhary, Tarar said the fisherman, Ijaz Mallah, was apprehended while fishing in the […]
Pakistan Navy inducts new hovercraft fleet to boost coastal defence
KARACHI – Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited forward posts in the Creeks Area on Saturday to inspect the operational preparedness and combat readiness of Pakistan Navy units stationed along the coastal belt. During the visit, three state-of-the-art 2400 TD Hovercraft were formally inducted into the Pakistan Marines, marking a significant step […]
Pakistan Navy Chief Reaffirms Maritime Security Cooperation with US
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to bilateral maritime cooperation with the United States during an official visit, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported on Friday. The visit aimed to enhance defence engagements and professional collaboration between the Pakistan Navy and US Navy, which share a […]
Pakistan Navy, ANF seize $38M drugs near Pasni
The Pakistan Navy and Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) conducted a successful joint operation on Thursday, seizing approximately 1,250 kilograms of illicit drugs valued at $38 million near the Pasni coast in Balochistan, the Navy’s media wing announced. The operation disrupted a major drug smuggling attempt through the Arabian Sea targeting international markets. The confiscated consignment included […]
Pakistan, Saudi naval chiefs vow to deepen maritime, defence ties
ISLAMABAD: The Chief of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Vice Admiral Abdulrahman Al-Ghuraibi, paid an official visit to Pakistan on Tuesday and held high-level talks with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at Naval Headquarters in Islamabad. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Saudi naval chief was given […]
Pakistan Navy Celebrates Excellence and Bravery of its Personnel
KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy held its 2025 Investiture Ceremony at Bahria Auditorium, Karachi, to honor outstanding naval personnel. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, was the chief guest and presented various prestigious military awards in recognition of exemplary service, leadership, and bravery. The highest honors, Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military), were awarded to senior commanders including […]
Shehbaz sharif visits Karachi for key meetings and navy tribute
Karachi: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif landed in Karachi on Monday for a one-day visit to the port city. He was warmly welcomed by Minister for Education Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, along with other officials, upon his arrival. The Prime Minister is accompanied by key ministers including Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif, Federal Minister for […]
President lauds Pak Navy for continuously foiling enemies’ designs
ISLAMABAD: On Saturday, President Dr Arif Alvi lauded Pakistan Navy for its vigilance and competence to defend the maritime frontiers of the country despite meagre resources. In a tweet, the president said that they were alert and should remain alert to defeat all designs of the country’s enemies. He said Pak Navy had put the […]
Pakistan Navy’s Anti-Submarine Warfare Unit intercepts latest Kalvari class Indian submarine: DG ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar on Thursday said Pakistan Navy’s Anti-Submarine Warfare Unit has intercepted and tracked the latest Kalvari class Indian submarine on March 1 that showed its competence and resolve to defend maritime frontiers of the country. The ISPR DG took to Twitter to announce the […]