Pakistan Navy Ship Taimur Second Type 54 Frigate commissioned at China.

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) TAIMUR of the second type 54 Frigate has been commissioned at Hudong Zhonghua (HZ) Shipyard, China.

Head of Pakistan Navy Mission at China Commodore Rashid Mehmood Sheikh graced the occasion as Chief Guest, said a Pakistan Navy media release here received.

Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) TAIMUR is the second ship of four Type 054 A/P Frigates constructed for Pakistan Navy. The first 054 A/P Frigate PNS TUGHRIL has joined PN Fleet in January 2022, while another two frigates of same class are presently under construction at China.

PNS TAIMUR is a technologically advanced and highly capable sea asset having hi-tech weapons and sensors, latest combat management and electronic warfare system to fight under multi-threat environment. These ships will provide sustainable boost to the combat capability of Pakistan Navy and enable to meet emerging challenges in the domain of maritime security and regional peace.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest underlined that induction of state-of-the-art Type 054 A/P Frigates will significantly enhance Pakistan Navy capabilities in strengthening defence of sea frontiers. He...