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PNS Nasr and PNS Khyber on Goodwill Visit to Sri Lanka

PNS Nasr auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) of Pakistani Navy Fleet's 9th Auxiliary and Mine Warfare Squadron and PNS Khyber Tariq-class guided missile frigate are visiting Colombo Port.

PNS Nasr auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) is used for sustained naval operations at sea as well as for long range helicopter operations armed with anti-ship missile and torpedoes.

PNS Nasr auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) is commanded by Captain Tarique Hussain and PNS Khyber guided missile frigate is commanded by Captain Muhammad Faisal Abbasi .

CJCSC General Wynne Meets Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa

General Khalid Shameem Wynne Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka called on H.E. Mahinda Rajapaksa, the President of Sri Lanka. Chairman discussed matters related to mutual interest and regional situation with the dignitary.

 Earlier, Chairman called on Air Chief Marshal WDRMJ Goonetileke, Chief of Defence Staff Sri Lankan Armed Forces. On arrival at the Office of Chief of Defence Staff he was presented guard of honour by a smartly turned out contingent of Sri Lankan tri services. 

Both commanders had a detailed discussion on enhancing defence cooperation between the two friendly armed forces. Chairman also called on Honourable Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the Secretary of Defence and Urban Development.

General Shameem Wynne Leaves For Sri Lanka

General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee today left for four days official visit to Sri Lanka. During the visit the Chairman will meet HE Mahinda Rajapaksa the President of Sri Lanka, Secretary Defence and the senior military hierarchy of Sri Lankan Tri-Services.

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Pakistani Warship F-22P PNS Saif (FFG-253) Reaches Sri Lanka

Pakistani Warship F-22P PNS Saif (FFG-253) has arrived in  Sri Lanka on 26th November 2011and it was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy. The PNS Saif's Commanding Officer Captain Muhammad Zubair Shafique has visited the Sri Lankan Naval Headquarters and met with the Rear Admiral Jayantha Perera.

Pakistani defence adviser to the Sri Lankan armed forces,  Colonel Sheharyar Parvez Butt was also present in the meeting
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F-22P PNS Saif (253) Frigate on goodwill visit to Sri Lanka

Pakistan Navy ship SAIF is on its goodwill visit to Sri Lanka from November 26-29, as both Pakistan and Sri Lanka enjoy warm diplomatic and strong military ties. As part of goodwill, Pakistan Navy ships frequently pay port visits to Sri Lanka.

These visits further strengthen the existing strong relationship between both the countries, a press release from Colombo said. Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF is the third ship of Zulfiquar Class Frigates, which has been built in China and commissioned on September 15 last year.

SAIF, being the front line ship of Pakistan Navy, is equipped with state-of-the-art weapons, sensors and machinery, making it capable of undertaking all kinds of maritime operations at sea during war and peace.
In pursuit of promoting bilateral relations, Pakistan Navy provides a number of training courses for Sri Lankan Navy personnel.

To enhance the interoperability, Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF will conduct a Passage Exercise with the Sri Lankan Navy, upon conclusion of the port visit. Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF will also be visiting Malaysia and Maldives after conclusion of its visit in Srilanka as a part of its visit to the other friendly regional countries.

PNS Zulfiqar is armed with eight C-802A antiShip missiles and eight Ready to fire FM-90 surface-to-air missiles. F-22P uses the Russian AK-176M 76.2 mm as its main gun. F-22P has a stealthier platform as it uses many of the Type 054 frigate's Radar Cross Sectional (RCS) reduction concepts. Two 30 mm seven barrel gattling guns make up the CIWS.

Pakistani De-mining Experts To Help Sri Lanka

De-mining team of the Pakistan Army Engineering Corps is currently visiting Sri Lanka on the invitation of the Sri Lankan Army. Colonel Zaafir Nisar is leading the Pakistani de-mining team which will stay in Sri Lanka from 13th October to 28th of this month.
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