- The submarine receives the traditional naval welcome in Karachi.
- PN Z9EC helicopters performed a ceremonial flyover: DGPR.
- Reception ceremony held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard.
The first PN Hangor class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, arrived in Karachi where it received a traditional naval welcome by senior staff and officers of the Pakistan Navy.
The ceremony was attended by senior Pakistan Navy officers, staff and family members of the crew members, while Pakistan Naval Academy cadets presented a ceremonial salute.
PN Z9EC helicopters conducted a flyover in honor of the submarine, Directorate General of Public Relations (DGPR) of Pakistan Navy said in a statement.
A reception ceremony was held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard, which was attended by Pakistan Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Abdul Munib as chief guest.
The submarine is equipped with advanced combat systems, modern sensors, air independent propulsion (AIP) technology and enhanced stealth capabilities.
The arrival of the PNS/M Hangor marked a significant step in the modernization of Pakistan Navy and reflected the growing strategic defense cooperation between Pakistan and China, the statement concluded.
Pakistan Navy had commissioned the first Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, in April during a ceremony held in Sanya, China, where President Asif Ali Zardari was the chief guest.
The commissioning ceremony, which was also attended by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, was described as a milestone in Pakistan-China defense cooperation and Pakistan Navy’s modernization drive.
President Zardari termed the commissioning as a historic step in strengthening Pakistan’s maritime defense posture, reaffirming the country’s resolve to protect sovereignty and economic lifelines.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Admiral Ashraf highlighted evolving maritime security challenges and highlighted the need for advanced naval capabilities, highlighting the role of submarines in safeguarding maritime lines of communication.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir congratulated the nation and Pakistan Navy on the achievement, the army’s media wing added.
