Pakistan holds commissioning ceremony of first-of-its-kind self constructed missile: ISPR

• PNS HAIBAT is first project designed without any foreign technical assistance.
• Missile will strengthen Pakistan Navy’s capabilities, says chief of Naval Staff.
• PNS HAIBAT will bolster Pakistan Navy’s maritime defence capabilities, says Managing Director KSEW.

KARACHI: A commissioning ceremony for the Pakistan Navy's first landmark project indigenously designed and constructed Fast Attack Craft Missile FAC (M) PNS HAIBAT and the third 16 Ton Bollard Pull Tug PNT GOGA was held today, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. 

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced the occasion as chief guest.

PNS HAIBAT is the first project designed by Maritime Technologies Complex and constructed by Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) without any foreign technical assistance.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest underlined that the commissioning of FAC (M) ushers a new chapter in the indigenous design and construction that has been further matured with time. 

The chief emphasised that in the context of the overall security paradigm of the region, the missile will strengthen Pakistan Navy’s capabilities to respond to maritime challenges. This will ensure seaward defence and maintain peace and stability in Indian Ocean Region, he said. 

He commended the efforts put in by KSEW, MTC and Pakistan Navy for the landmark achievement.

Earlier, Managing Director KSEW, Rear Admiral Athar Saleem underscored that PNS HAIBAT being a multi-mission capable platform will bolster Pakistan Navy’s maritime defence capabilities. 

He added that induction of PNT GOGA is also a milestone which will strengthen the indigenous ship construction capabilities.

The ceremony was attended by foreign dignitaries, officials from federal and provincial governments Pakistan Navy and KSEW.

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