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Pakistani Navy vessel here soon
Tuesday, 14 March 2006 - 2:06 AM SL Time
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The Pakistan Navy ship (PNS) Shahjahan will visit Sri Lanka shortly, officials said yesterday.
The ship equipped with latest stat-of-the-art weapons and sensors has a crew of over 300, including 14 officers, said the High Commission Defence Advisor Col. Imran.
The ship, a Frigate, is among the largest destroyer vessel in the Pakistan Navy, the advisor said. Shahjahan can carry a helicopter on board and it is generally used for search, rescue and evacuation operations, he explained. Shahjahan is also equipped with an air defence system and other surveillance systems.
With its 30 knot speed Shahjahan is can use torpedoes and ship-to-ship destroyer missiles as its main weapons.
According to High Commission spokesperson Zaboor Baralas the ship will engage in joint naval training exercises with the Sri Lanka Navy and personnel of two Navies are expected to play a few friendly games.
Shahjahan is equipped with sonar, radar, fire controls and other technologically advanced military equipment, the Defence advisor explained.
The ship named after famous Mughal emperor Shahjahan, the fifth of Mughal dynasty was first commissioned in 1977. The ship was then called as HMS Active and was later re-commissioned as PNS Shahjahan in 1994.
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13 Mar 2006 22:05:54 GMT Report for Abuse
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The Indian government is soft hearted to the terrorist activities of the tigers, as they want the support of the Tamil Nadu for its survival.
Pakistan is a reliable friend in need and the GOSL should accept its good offices by inviting Pakistani military outfit to Sri Lanka more often.
A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED!! |
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