-CJCSC Gen. Nadeem Raza says induction of ATR-77 aircraft to enhance Pakistan Navy’s capability of safeguarding maritime frontiers
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Navy (PN) has inducted a new ATR-77 aircraft into its naval fleet in a bid to bolster its military capabilities.
According to a media handout released by ISPR the induction ceremony was held in Karachi, which was attended by the Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee, General Nadeem Raza, as a chief guest.
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza on Thursday said the induction of modern aircraft would enhance Pakistan Navy’s capability of safeguarding our maritime frontiers.
He was addressing at the induction ceremony of ATR-77 and roll out ceremony of upgraded ATR-79 as the chief guest in Karachi, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release issued here. These newly inducted and upgraded aircraft were equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors which would provide operational flexibility to Pakistan Navy (PN) Fleet. Speaking on the occasion, the CJCSC highlighted the importance of developing geo-strategic environment in Indian Ocean Region and emphasised the need to have potent naval forces in order to counter emerging challenges. He underlined the importance of strong maritime defence for Pakistan.
Earlier, while addressing at the ceremony, Commander Pakistan Fleet Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami highlighted that Pakistan Navy was maintaining perpetual readiness through forward deployments in order to deter and give befitting response to any nefarious designs of adversary.
The ceremony was attended by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi and serving and retired officers from Tri-Services. Separately, General Nadeem Raza said Pakistan has rendered unprecedented sacrifices in war against terrorism for restoration of peace in the region.
He was addressing the 146th graduation passing out parade in Asghar Khan PAF Academy Risalpur on Thursday. He said Pakistan is a peaceful country and seeks harmony and peaceful co-existence with all countries.
Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee said Pakistan Air Force always completed the hopes of the nation. He said the Armed forces are fully capable to meet any challenges. He congratulated participants of the course and hoped that they will keep themselves acquainted with modern techniques to meet challenges. –ISPR
