Steel-cutting of two navy warships held in China
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KARACHI: The steel-cutting ceremony of two warships of Type 054 A/P Frigates Project being built for Pakistan Navy was held at Hudong Zhonghua (HZ) Shipyard, China, on Friday.
According to a press release, Chief Naval Overseer (CNO) China, Commodore Azfar Humayun of Pakistan Navy and president of the China Shipbuilding Trading Company (CSTC) jointly performed the steel-cutting of the two of the frigates.
Type-054 A/P ships are the state-of-the-art frigates equipped with modern surface, subsurface and anti-air weapons and sensors. Once constructed, these ships will be the most technologically advanced platforms of Pakistan Navy that will strengthen its capability to meet future challenges and maintain peace, stability and power equilibrium in the Indian Ocean region.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest highlighted that this programme was yet another manifestation of the time-tested and ever-growing Pak-China friendship. He also acknowledged the commitment and dedication of the CSTC team.
The ceremony was also attended by officers of Pakistan Navy and representatives/officials of the CSTC and Hudong Zhonghua shipyard.
Published in Dawn, November 2nd, 2019
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Nov 02, 2019 08:44am
A stronger military is a necessity in such a fragile state of 'peace.'
Gordon D. Walker
Canada
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Nov 02, 2019 08:58am
Great job Pakistan.
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Nov 02, 2019 09:07am
These frigates should be capable of hybrid missile capability. Missiles made in China as well as missiles made at the Aeronautical factories in Pakistan, so in case of prolonged action the missiles should be available. Otherwise it is a sitting duck.
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Nov 02, 2019 09:42am
But how are we going to maintain it?
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Nov 02, 2019 09:49am
@Imtiaz,
Not you, us Pakistanis. Nice try. Not.
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Nov 02, 2019 09:51am
CPEC's fool proof security against the jealous enemy would be ensured. Wait and watch.
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Nov 02, 2019 10:02am
Congratulations Pakistan. Love you.
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Nov 02, 2019 10:41am
Our navy will be a good one in few years time with these frigates. Turkey is also building 4 milgem for us. Besides this, there 8 submarines in pipeline.
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Nov 02, 2019 11:44am
@Fastrack , Hearing same thing since last 5 years that CPEC will be game changer. Indeed it is, Pak's debt sky rocketed after implementation of CPEC started. Good luck with CPEC.
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Nov 02, 2019 12:50pm
Long live Pak-China friendship. As they say in the great and the most widely spoken Chinese language in the whole world of today; Pak-China friendship; Wan Souey.
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Nov 02, 2019 12:53pm
Why not six? Why not ten?
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Nov 02, 2019 02:00pm
@Imtiaz, they will keep it in china only
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Nov 02, 2019 02:00pm
@Syed Zafar Kazmi USA , you can afford to send accolades
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Nov 02, 2019 02:02pm
@salman, totally depending on some other countries is not a credibility. For using that we need to depend someone
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Nov 02, 2019 02:33pm
@Robin,
Look at your own sinking economy and agriculture.
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Nov 02, 2019 03:00pm
More debt to China.
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Nov 02, 2019 03:11pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, impressive Doc!
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Nov 02, 2019 03:21pm
Pakistan has a small coastline to defend which can done more effectively and cheaply from the air and below the sea. Submarines and a variety of aircraft is what is required.
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Nov 02, 2019 03:45pm
@salman, I guess China will build both simultaneously - and much faster then Turkey: by 2025 Ships ; frigates and subs will start inducting — Naval for trial starts - if my guess is right 2 subs could be nuclear! Only time will tell
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Nov 02, 2019 03:59pm
@Fastrack , : we are also saying that please wait and watch the power game which will be played after 20-25 years.
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Nov 02, 2019 04:16pm
Meaningless ceremony . More like a vacation for the officers on PN . We waste precious foreign exchange on these worthless events.
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Nov 02, 2019 04:39pm
Great more debt this time from the navy general.
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Nov 02, 2019 04:42pm
Type 054 is easily outclassed by India's Talwar class of Frigates that are more numerous, faster, have better radars and missiles.
Only parameter where Type 054 scores over Talwar class is on range.
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Nov 02, 2019 04:44pm
More loans.
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Nov 02, 2019 04:46pm
@Robin, it will be a massive success plus nothing for you to worry about, dont pretend that you care.
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Nov 02, 2019 04:59pm
A rich nation and its expensive toys
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Nov 02, 2019 05:05pm
@Imtiaz, with the help of China.
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Nov 02, 2019 05:06pm
Good business for China.
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Nov 02, 2019 05:22pm
@Robin,
Is this what Gandhi taught you? Keep peeping in the neighbor's house hoping to find something wrong.
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Nov 02, 2019 05:32pm
Pakistan zindabad..keep it up.
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Nov 02, 2019 05:41pm
Thank you China for all the help given to Pakistan.
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Nov 02, 2019 05:48pm
Congratulations!!!
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Nov 02, 2019 05:58pm
@Robin, if it burns open it more
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Nov 02, 2019 06:05pm
@Imtiaz, Mr indian use pls your real hindu name..
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Nov 02, 2019 06:07pm
@Robin, dont worry we never ask your help, now its naya pakistan without sharifs zardaris fazlus
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Nov 02, 2019 06:15pm
Congratulations from India
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Nov 02, 2019 06:46pm
Hopefully in future they can build them here in Pakistan
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Nov 02, 2019 06:59pm
A stronger military means more expense and more burden on economy. This can weaken the nation. Hope sense be prevailed.
Gordon D. Wallar
Cameroon.
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Nov 02, 2019 07:20pm
Pakistan need to modernize Navy.
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Nov 02, 2019 08:54pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, its all business u pay they make. But they dont pay u anytime. U just pay them again and again.. trade deficit shoots but ur govt hides it. Why not ask ur friend to buy stuff from you also of same value so that its gain for both. They wont listen. All business no friends in todays world dear.. u r just capitalist kind colony for them now laden under big debts and big deficit with no way to come out. Same for my country india we pump bullions to purchase weapons and we become happy. Its height of stupidity from both sides and sellers r just becoming rich at our kids future cost. Think wisely.
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Nov 02, 2019 09:24pm
Our financial condition is precarious and we need to start to prioritize what's essential - I doubt these frigates fall into the essential category. We can't afford everything the military would like to have - expensive nukes, cruise missiles, fighter/bombers and one of the largest land armies on the planet should be sufficient until our financial condition stabilizes.
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Nov 02, 2019 09:51pm
Frigates! Right time since the poor are finding it difficult to afford roti, naan. China is making the most of its iron brother friendship.
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Nov 02, 2019 10:32pm
@Imtiaz, hand over the maintenance to you or NS hae can the make many more millions
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Nov 02, 2019 10:46pm
Free of cost!
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Nov 02, 2019 11:23pm
@Robin, India is going toward bankruptcy.
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Nov 02, 2019 11:51pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, lol whole world, if the whole world was saying that then Pakistan and Chinese envoys wouldn’t need weekly statements.
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Nov 02, 2019 11:58pm
When are we going to see news everyday on Naya Pakistan?
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Nov 03, 2019 12:01am
@Robin, Pak is just a "Game" for super powers.
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Nov 03, 2019 01:12am
@Robin, if you read the plan, CPEC is a long term endeavour. It’s impact cannot be measured in 5 years time. Most projects are not completed. The ones that have, like some motorways are already impacting the local communities. I am a frequent visitor to Pakistan northern areas and the new roads have cut the travel time to one third. It took me about 1.5 hrs to travel what normally was an uncomfortable 4 hrs journey. That is a big thing with people able to have quicker access to hospitals and other facilities in bigger connected cities.
For India, with a stronger CPEC integration between Pak- China, their strategic thinking would have to change. I guess it’s a headache for GoI and hence all Indian naysayers on Dawn.com comment section.
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Nov 03, 2019 01:43am
@A, in fact, Great job by China.
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Nov 03, 2019 02:31am
'stability and power equilibrium in the Indian Ocean region.'
You mean In the Asiatic ocean.
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Nov 03, 2019 03:20am
@Robin, like all businesses, starts off with debt and then profits appear sometime later.
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Nov 03, 2019 03:30am
With these Chinese frigates and the turkey supplied ones India will be brought to negotiating table and Kashmir will be freed
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Nov 03, 2019 03:33am
Targets is making for the Indian Air force.
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Nov 03, 2019 04:19am
@Robin, So true.
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Nov 03, 2019 05:39am
This is just the beginning! in the next 10 years pak navy is grow three times in strength
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Nov 03, 2019 05:44am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, "Long live Pak-China friendship"
Yes "doctor" saab, hold on to that last straw for dear life, because if that slips, Pakistan has no more lives left.
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Nov 03, 2019 06:50am
How much we are going to pay for?
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Nov 03, 2019 10:09am
@Fastrack warships are a bit more advanced than bullock-carts and bicycles and well beyond you guys! Nice try, Not.
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Nov 03, 2019 04:24pm
@Fastrack , Wellspotted.
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Nov 03, 2019 04:25pm
@Robin, You should worry about chabahar port. Money down the drain.
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Nov 03, 2019 05:20pm
Great job by china
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Nov 03, 2019 05:46pm
@M. Saeed, : There will be too much junk in the sea.
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Nov 03, 2019 07:02pm
Hope these are coming free of cost. Else we do not have money to sustain 15 days import.
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Nov 03, 2019 09:37pm
@Imtiaz, Unlike Indian Navy, PN navy submarine do not sink by leaving the hatch open...
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Nov 03, 2019 09:44pm
How much it will cost us. Hope Chinese gave us some brea
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Nov 03, 2019 10:24pm
Why not built in Karachi Shipyard
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Nov 03, 2019 11:59pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, Keep up the good work, Doc!! You will come out with flying color(s) and stars when the cultural revolution is in.
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