http://www.pakistantimes.net/, KARACHI: Pakistan Navy have acquired a multi role fast patrol boat from Turkey which was formally inducted in the Pakistan Navy by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Shahid Karimullah in a simple and impressive ceremony held at Pakistan Navy SSG Unit PNS IQBAL.
Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Shahid Karimullah while addressing on the occasion said that the induction of such multi purpose fast crafts would add more strength to Pakistan Navy in general and to SSG (Navy) in particular, an ISPR news release said.
The induction of this boat will significantly enhance the Naval Operations scope and will add to the offensive punch of Pakistan Navy besides contributing towards war against terrorism and counter drug.
Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Mohammad Haroon also addressed the ceremony and highlighted the advantages of the boat and its significance for Pakistan Navy.
The ceremony was attended by large number of Senior Pakistan Navy Officers.