Commissioning of the 2nd F-22P frigate held in Shanghai

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Commissioning of F-22P frigate held in Shanghai




ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP): Commissioning of F-22P frigate for Pakistan - PNS Shamsheer - was held on Saturday at Shanghai, China, where Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Nauman Bashir was the chief guest.Speaking on the occasion, Admiral Nauman said “Pak-China friendship is deep rooted, everlasting and is further bolstering day by day. This exemplary friendship has always remained a source of close cooperation in the strategic and other defence fields.”

The Frigate is 2nd ship of the Sword class series and commissioning of this ship has marked yet another pinnacle of this project which demonstrates untiring and total commitment of all those involved in the project.

Admiral Nauman said that warship construction is a very complex activity requiring high precision, quality assurance and safety standards. PNS Shamsheer is a very potent addition to the Pakistan Navy fleet and is to form as mainstay of Pakistan Navy surface assets with her other consorts.

The Admiral appreciated all Chinese Engineers and Technicians for their expert and unending efforts in the success of this mega project. He said that the project is progressing smoothly and all required objectives associated with it are being achieved within stipulated time-frame.

Named as PNS Shamsheer, the ship is second in series of the four F-22P Ships. Work on design and construction of F-22P ships started in year 2005 after signing of a contract between Ministry of Defence Production and China Ship trading Company (CSTC) for construction of three ships in China. One Ship is being constructed at Karachi Shipyard under Transfer of Technology arrangements.

First F-22P ship, PNS Zulfiquar was delivered to Pakistan Navy in August 2009 and is already an integral part of the Pakistan Navy Fleet.

F-22P Frigates are equipped with state of the art weaponry and sensor. They also carry Z9EC Helicopters onboard. Addition of these new ships will not only strengthen the PN Fleet with much needed potential but will also contribute in enhancing country’s shipbuilding capabilities.

Commissioning ceremony of PNS Shamsheer was attended by various dignitaries including high ranking officials from Pakistan Navy, PLA (Navy), management of CSSC, HZ Shipyard and CSTC.

Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency ) - Commissioning of F-22P frigate held in Shanghai

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Second F-22 Frigate arrives

KARACHI (January 24 2010): The second F-22 P Frigate of Pakistan Navy- the PNS Shamsheer, constructed in China, arrived here Saturday after being commissioned in December last year at Shanghai, China. Enroute Karachi, the ship visited Singapore and Colombo. According to a press release of the ISPR (Navy) issued on Saturday. Later, upon arrival of the ship, an impressive reception ceremony was held at PN Dockyard.

Commander Pakistan Fleet Rear Admiral Tanveer Faiz, a large number of PN officers and men and families of ship's crew were present on the occasion. PNS Shamsheer is the second of the series of four ships being constructed in collaboration with China at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai. The third ship is also nearing completion and expected to be handed over to Pakistan in the third quarter of this year. The fourth ship is under construction at Karachi Shipyard under Transfer of Technology arrangements and due completion by 2013.

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Second F-22 Frigate arrives

KARACHI (January 24 2010): The second F-22 P Frigate of Pakistan Navy- the PNS Shamsheer, constructed in China, arrived here Saturday after being commissioned in December last year at Shanghai, China. Enroute Karachi, the ship visited Singapore and Colombo. According to a press release of the ISPR (Navy) issued on Saturday. Later, upon arrival of the ship, an impressive reception ceremony was held at PN Dockyard.

Commander Pakistan Fleet Rear Admiral Tanveer Faiz, a large number of PN officers and men and families of ship's crew were present on the occasion. PNS Shamsheer is the second of the series of four ships being constructed in collaboration with China at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai. The third ship is also nearing completion and expected to be handed over to Pakistan in the third quarter of this year. The fourth ship is under construction at Karachi Shipyard under Transfer of Technology arrangements and due completion by 2013.

Second F-22p frigate entering Karachi harbor:

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Can someone highlight what "Transfer of technology" actually means to the country recieving it since it says "The fourth ship is under construction at Karachi Shipyard under Transfer of Technology arrangements and due completion by 2013."

Are we allowed to build as many we want indigenously through this agreement.

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No intentions to be involved in arms race: PM,2/8/2010 2:16:30 PM

Prime Minister Gilani announced Rs 50 million fund for the welfare of Pakistan Navy sailors.


No intentions to be involved in arms race: PM
Updated : Monday February 8 , 2010 1:23:49 PM



KARACHI: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said Pakistan not intends to be involved in an arms race but believes effective defence as guarantee to peace.

The Prime Minister was addressing the ceremony of induction of second F-22 frigate, PNS Shamsheer in Pakistan naval fleet here on Monday.

The warship built in collaboration with China arrived at Karachi Port on Saturday.

Prime Minister Gilani announced Rs 50 million fund for the welfare of Pakistan Navy sailors.

Gilani said Pakistan have no expansionist designs in the region but self reliance in defence sector is necessary for the country. He said Pakistan playing key role for the global peace and stability.

PNS Shamsheer is the second of the series of four ships being constructed for the PN in collaboration with China at the Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai. The third ship is also nearing completion and is expected to be handed over to Pakistan in the third quarter of 2010. The fourth ship is under construction at the Karachi Shipyard under transfer-of-technology arrangements, and will be completed by 2013.

The F-22P frigate is a Sword Class Ship, capable of surviving in a multi-threat environment. The ship is fitted with long-range surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles and latest automatic 76mm guns. In a multi-threat environment, the ship is capable of delivering torpedoes and depth charges and also caries Z9EC helicopters. It is also equipped with advance command and control, electronic warfare systems, and a hi-tech air defence system (CIWS). The platform is fitted with long-range surface and air surveillance radars and a long-range SONAR. The frigate is 123 meters long and has a displacement of 3000 tonnes.

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Induction ceremony of PNS Shamsheer at the PN Dockyard

KARACHI, Feb 8 (APP): Pakistan is a peace-loving country and does not want to be engaged in an arms race. Its strategic as well as conventional capabilities are focused towards legitimate defence needs and promotion of peace.This was stated by Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani while speaking as chief guest at the induction ceremony of PNS Shamsheer at the PN Dockyard here on Monday.The vessel is a multi-mission frigate and is second of four ships to be acquired under F-22 P Frigate programme.

The Prime Minister said it was a matter of jubilation for the nation that a potent Frigate PNS Shamsheer was joining the Pakistan Navy fleet. He congratulated all those who are involved in the Frigate programme.

Gilani appreciated the focus and hard work of the Ministry of Defence Production, Pakistan Navy and Chinese partners for a successful programme which resulted in timely completion of the second ship of class.

The Prime Minister said it was another manifestation of Pakistan-China friendship which was rightly regarded as a model relationship based on mutual respect,trust and complete confidence.

He said ,” we are proud of our ties with China that are time-tested and all weather relationship which is higher than mountains and deeper than oceans”.

Gilani said “Our friendship and strategic partnership with China has been and will remain the cornerstone of our foreign policy.” These ties, he added,were based on the principle of non-interference in each others’internal affairs and were not directed against any country.

The Prime Minister said that the long-standing defence cooperation between Pakistan and China is growing from strength to strength to the mutual benefit of both the countries.

On the occasion he also extended his profound gratitude to the government and people of China and congratulated them for reaching yet another hallmark of our friendship today with the induction of PNS Shamsheer in the fleet of Pakistan Navy.

Pakistan, he said, is located on the crossroads of major civilizations and trade routes. Its geo-strategic and geo-economic position in the present times demand enhanced efforts with regard to regional and global security.

“We are therefore engaged and are contributing more than our fair share to fight the forces that aim to destabilise and destroy the international peace,” Gilani remarked.

He appreciated the Pakistan Navy which was not only guarding “our part of the Arabian Sea but even beyond up to the coast of Africa through vital shipping that are jugular vein of global economy pass”.

The Prime Minister said ,”the government also recognises and admires Pakistan Navy’s efforts with regard to countering threats of terrorism and piracy, the two phenomenal undertakings especially considering the limited number of assets that it possesses”.

He said that the government was also cognizant of Pakistan Navy’s needs to fulfil its national and international obligations.

Prime Minister Gilani said,” Pakistan does not harbour any hegemonistic designs in the region. Moreover, we do not want to engage in an arms race with any country”.

He said,”our strategic as well as conventional capabilities are focused towards legitimate defence needs and promotion of peace. To this end we will equip our armed forces accordingly regardless of economic hardships”.

The Prime Minister was confident that the men in uniform had the will and skills to optimally utilize the resources provided for defence of the motherland as well as fulfil international commitments for stability and security.

He also emphasised the indigenous capability of the defence production sector and said this was particularly important for a resource- starved country like Pakistan as it had to maintain a fair balance between the security needs and requirements of economic growth.

Thus in-country defence production is a logical solution to ensure best utilisation of available resources, he added.

Gilani said he was happy to learn that the frigate programme had also an embedded indigenisation aspect which would be fulfilled by the construction of a fourth Frigate at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KSEW).

As construction of this ship in Pakistan involves upgradation of Karachi Shipyard, this would result in reviving the shipbuilding industry that will eventually result in its revival and will eventually contribute towards the overall economic growth of Pakistan, he added.

In this regard, he added, he was again thankful to the Chinese friends who provided necessary expertise as well as technology transfer to materialise the programme.

The Prime Minister was sure that this would go a long way and the two countries in future would cooperate and mutually develop programmes of shipbuilding in defence as will as in commercial sectors.

On the occasion the Prime Minister announced a grant of Rs 50 million for the welfare of Pakistan Navy Fleet troops.

Earlier, on arrival at Pakistan Navy Dockyard, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani reviewed the guard of honour. He was also given a 21-gun salute.

As part of the induction ceremony of the frigate, the Prime Minister also handed over the scroll to the Commander of Pakistan Fleet, Rear Admiral Tanveer Faiz.

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir, presented the welcome address.

The induction ceremony of the PNS Shamsheer was attended among others by Sindh Governor Dr. Ishrat-ul- Ebad Khan and Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah.

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