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HANGOR created history in annals (Gujrat Coast) making it sink in of Maritime Warfare in 1971 Indo- less than two minutes. Her sister Pak war. The submarine torpedoed ship KIRPAN was also shot at, a Blackwood Class Indian Navy crippled and sent out of action. Frigate KHUKRI off Diu head HANGOR holds the distinction of being the first submarine after WW-II to achieve a kill. The courage and devotion of the crew was acknowledged by the Government of through conferment of four Sitara-e-Jurrat, six Tamgha- e-Jurrat and sixteen Imtiazi Sanad. NAVY Dec 2019 Vol. 32 Issue 11 Patron-in-Chief: NEWS ABC Certified - Reg # 16(1381) /15-ABC Rear M Arshid Javed SI(M) Contents Chief Editor: Cdr Zakir Hussain Khan TI(M) PN Chairman of European Union Military Committee Report 02 & Chief of Defence Staff Sri Lanka Armed Forces Visit NHQ Editor: 04 CNS Visits UK & gets conferred with BRNC Medal Report Lt Cdr Abdul Hyee Munawar PN Contributions by: 06 Commissioning of BEHR MASAH Report Cdr Rashid Nazir Choudhary PN Reports by: 09 CJCSC farewell visit to Naval Headquarters Report Cdr Ajmal Hussain PN Managing Editor: CNS Visits Qatar & Romania Report 10 Lt Omyer Sultan PN

CNS attends 1st Saudi International Maritime Report Creative & Designs 13 Forum (SIM Forum - 2019) Syed Razzaq Hamdani

PN Ships SHAMSHEER & MUHAFIZ participate Report Composing: 14 in International Maritime Exercise IMX 2019 Majid Nawaz participates in Multinational Report 15 Maritime Exercise DOGU AKDENIZ in Circulation: Mediterranean Sea Mehran Masood Bahria University holds 1st National Conference Report 16 on “Iqbal’s Philosophy for Personal & Social Photographers: Change” Abdul Jabbar, Dilawar Khan, Tanveer Commander Turkish Armed Forces Visits NHQ Report Ahmed, Babar Shahzad, Syed Waqas Raza, 17 Khuram Javed

PN Ships MOAWIN & ASLAT Visit Report Public Relations Directorate (Navy) 18 Morocco and Mauritania Naval Headquarters

13th Chief of the Naval Staff Amateur Golf Report 20 Championship 2019 051-20062364 Bahria University Islamabad Report nd 22 22 Convocation [email protected] Pakistan Navy Engineering College Report 23 31st Convocation Save Rs. 300 % ON ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION Launching Ceremony of Indigenously Designed Report OFF Annual Rs. 1080 22 24 Fast Attack Craft (Missile) (Through Bank Drafts/Money Orders/Online Six Months Rs. 600 Transfer/Crossed Cheque*) Monthly Rs. 115 Drawn in favour of “ Navy News Fund” A/C No. 3057753722, NBP, Naval Complex Br, Isbd. 25 “Muslims-The Torch Bearers” Organized at Bahria College, Islamabad Report Note: We sank the KHUKRI The views and opinions expressed herein and Article references if any, are those of the writers and 26 R A Qadri, SJ (Late) contributors and do not necessarily reflect the policy outlook of Pakistan Navy or Editorial Successful Launching of Land Based Anti Ship Reports board of Navy News. Navy News does not 30 Missile ZARB / Steel Cutting Ceremoney of claim responsibility for correctness of the Type 054A/P Frigate advertisements published here. 02 VISIT Chairman of European Union Military Committee & Chief of Defence Staff Sri Lanka Armed Forces Visit NHQ

Chairman European Union both visiting dignitaries were During the meeting with General Military Committee, General separately received by Chief of Claudio Graziano, matters of Claudio Graziano and Chief of the Naval Staff. A smartly turned mutual interest and defence Defence Staff Sri Lanka Armed out contingent of Pakistan Navy collaboration came under Forces, Admiral Ravindra C presented Guard of Honour. discussion. Chief of the Naval Wijegunaratne called on Chief Thereafter, the dignitaries laid Staff highlighted Pakistan’s of the Naval Staff, Admiral floral wreath at the Shuhada’s commitment and performance at Naval Monument and were introduced Headquarters, Islamabad. Upon to the Principal Staff Officers arrival at Naval Headquarters, at Naval Headquarters. VISIT Navy News 03

in fight against terrorism and interest including regional support of regional security, Pakistan Navy’s efforts for maritime security & stability, stability and successful conduct ensuring maritime security and bilateral naval collaboration and of Exercise AMAN. Both the peace in the region through different avenues to enhance dignitaries agreed on further participation in multinational interoperability between Pakistan enhancing mutual interactions in Combined Maritime Force (CMF) Navy and Sri Lanka Navy were diversified military domains. and Pakistan Navy’s independent discussed. Chief of the Naval initiative of Regional Maritime Staff highlighted Pakistan’s Chief of the Naval Security Patrols (RMSP). General performance in fight against Staff highlighted Pakistan’s Claudio Graziano appreciated terrorism and Pakistan Navy’s performance in fight against and acknowledged Pakistan efforts in maintaining regional terrorism and Pakistan Navy’s Navy’s efforts and commitment in peace and stability. The Naval efforts in maintaining regional support of collaborative maritime Chief thanked the visiting peace and stability. The Naval security & stability in the region. dignitary for participation Chief thanked the visiting of Sri Lanka Navy in dignitary for participation Later, Chief of Defence Staff AMAN–19, a Multinational of Sri Lanka Navy in Sri Lanka Armed Forces called Maritime Exercise hosted by AMAN–19, a Multinational on Chief of the Naval Staff in Pakistan. The dignitary highly Maritime Exercise hosted by his office. During the meeting, appreciated and acknowledged Pakistan various matters of mutual Pakistan Navy’s efforts in 04 VISIT

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi visited United Kingdom. During the CNS Visits UK & visit, Naval Chief called on Royal Navy’s First Sea Lord, Vice Chief of gets conferred with Defence Staff, Commander Operations Royal Navy, Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Ships), BRNC Medal Commandant Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) and was conferred with Britannia Royal ceremonial Guard of Honour at Naval College Medal. The admiral agreed on further enhancing the the occasion. also attended Strategic Round interaction in diverse fields of Conference and visited UK’s naval collaboration. During meetings with the National Maritime Information dignitaries, matters related to Centre, Royal College of Defence Chief of the Naval Staff also maritime security and mutual Studies (RCDS), and British Think attended a Strategic Round interest including bilateral naval Tanks, International Institute for Conference alongwith First Sea collaboration were discussed. Strategic Studies (IISS) & Royal Lord and Assistant Chief of Naval The Naval Chief highlighted United Services Institute (RUSI). Staff (Policy). A Great Cabin Dinner Pakistan Navy’s efforts for onboard Her Majesty’s Ship (HMS) ensuring maritime security in Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi VICTORY was hosted in honour of the region. Chief of the Naval separately called on First Sea Chief of the Naval Staff where he Staff also thanked Royal Naval Lord Admiral Tony Radakin in was also conferred with Britannia Chief for participation of Royal Ministry of Defence, Assistant Royal Naval College (BRNC) Medal Navy in Multinational Maritime Chief of the Naval Staff (Ships) by the First Sea Lord, Admiral Exercise AMAN-19 held at Karachi. Rear Admiral Jim Higham & Tony Radakin. Admiral Zaraf The dignitaries appreciated Chaplain of the Fleet Mahmood Abbasi also visited Pakistan Navy’s role in support Martyn John Gough at Naval HMS DIAMOND. of collaborative maritime security Command Headquarters. The in the region. All the dignitaries Admiral was presented a Thereafter, Chief of the Naval VISIT Navy News 05

Staff visited National Maritime Navy’s efforts for ensuring During meetings with the Information Centre and was given maritime security in the region. The dignitaries, matters related to brief on operational aspects. dignitaries appreciated Pakistan Later, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Navy’s peace initiatives in support maritime security and mutual Abbasi visited IISS where he also of maritime security in the region interest including bilateral naval delivered a talk and had an and agreed on further enhancing informal interaction with the interaction in diverse fields of collaboration were discussed. Intelligentsia, academia and naval collaboration. The Naval Chief highlighted media personnel. During his visit to RCDS, the Naval Pakistan Navy’s efforts for During his visit Admiral Zafar Chief addressed students and ensuring maritime security in Mahmood Abbasi also called faculty on the topic ‘World Order; on Vice Chief of Defence Staff Past and Present – Reflection the region Admiral Timoth Fraser, Commander at Sea and Role of Navies’ in which Role in Regional Maritime Security’ Operations Royal Navy Rear the Admiral pondered over insight and had an informal interaction Admiral Simon Asquith at Ministry from the naval past and shared with intelligentsia, academia and of Defence and Commandant his thoughts on the future roles media personnel at the Think Tank. Royal College of Defence Studies of navies in tackling issues in the Rear Admiral John Kingwell in maritime domains. his office at Belgravia, London. The visit of the Naval Chief will During meetings, matters related The Admiral also visited RUSI & further amplify defence ties to maritime security and mutual called on Director General RUSI Dr between the two countries interest including bilateral naval Karin von Hippel, delivered a Talk in general and navies in collaboration were discussed. The at RUSI on ‘Security Dynamics in particular. Naval Chief highlighted Pakistan South Asia and Pakistan Navy’s 06 COMMISSIONING An impressive Commissioning Ceremony of state of the art Commissioning of Survey Vessel BEHR MASAH built for Pakistan Navy at China, was held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard, Karachi. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

During his address at the occasion, the Chief Guest while highlighting the role of Pakistan Navy in safeguarding the growing Pak-China friendship is that this Flagship project of maritime frontiers of the country unparalleled which has always Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) and ensuring safety of sea trade lived up to the expectations and shall benefit both the countries routes, expressed his confidence this induction is yet another immensely. that commissioning of BEHR manifestation of it. He further MASAH is a leap forward in the said that both the countries enjoy Chief of the Naval Staff also field of modern hydrography and a unique, all weather friendship appreciated the efforts and marine sciences . The Admiral said which is based on mutual trust that this fully equipped modern & respect and that the strength vessel will fulfill Pakistan Navy’s of our brotherly relations is operational requirements, support depicted through joint ventures development of national maritime and collaborations in civil as well sector. In addition, modern as military fields. Citing China hydrographic services will also be Pakistan Economic Corridor offered to the friendly countries. (CPEC) as an example, he said

While speaking about the Sino- Pak partnership, the Naval Chief said that deep rooted and ever COMMISSIONING Navy News 07

Chief of the Naval Staff said that deep rooted and ever growing Pak- China friendship is unparalleled which has always lived up to the expectations and this induction is yet another manifestation of it. He further said that both the countries enjoy a unique, all weather friendship which is based on mutual trust & respect and that the strength of our brotherly relations is depicted through joint ventures and collaborations in civil as well as military fields 08 COMMISSIONING commitment of Dajin Shipyard, Indian Occupied Jammu & Survey Ship which is over 80 China for excellent workmanship Kashmir, the Naval Chief said meters in length and is equipped & timely completion of BEHR that innocent people are being with state of the art equipment MASAH and expressed his kept under lockdown and are and is fully capable to undertake gratitude to the Government of being subjugated under state hydrographic, oceanographic and China for support and cooperation oppression. He said that Pakistan geographical surveys as well in this important project. In the fully stands behind its Kashmiri as seafloor mapping from end, the Chief Guest also urged brethren and we support them shallow waters to ocean depths. the crew of newly commissioned to the last drop of our blood. With the induction of BEHR ship to fully realize the potential We stand fully prepared to give MASAH, the hydrographic of this highly advanced ship and a befitting reply to any act of survey capabilities of Pakistan contribute towards development aggression from the adversary. Navy would come at par with of maritime sector to the fullest. those of the developed maritime Pakistan Navy Survey Vessel nations of the world. Talking about the situation in BEHR MASAH is a 3000 Ton FAREWELL VISIT Navy News 09

The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Zubair Mahmood Hayat paid farewell call on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi at Naval Headquarters.

Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, the dignitary was received by Chief of the Naval Staff. A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Navy presented Guard of Honour.

Later, General Zubair Mahmood Hayat called on Chief of the Naval Staff in his office. During the Pakistan’s Armed Forces, Inter Chiefs of Staff Committee thanked meeting, Chief of the Naval Staff Services cooperation and Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi transformation into potent for the whole hearted support acknowledged and commended and well coherent integrated offered by Pakistan Navy and the remarkable services of General forces of the region. expressed his gratitude and Zubair Mahmood Hayat during The Naval Chief also appreciated well wishes for Chief of the his tenure as Chairman Joint his long meritorious services for Naval Staff and Pakistan Navy. Chiefs of Staff Committee. the defence of country and Armed Thereafter, the dignitary also Admiral highlighted the dynamic Forces. had a farewell interaction with role played by the Chairman in Principal Staff Officers. his tenure of service to enhance On the occasion, Chairman Joint the operational capabilities of 10 VISIT CNS Visits Qatar & Romania

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi visited Qatar and Romania.

During the visit to Qatar, the Naval Chief called on Qatari Prime Minister, Chief of Staff of Qatari Armed Forces, Commander Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF), Commander Qatar Emiri Air Forces (QEAF), Commandant Joaan Bin Jassim Joint Command & Staff College, and also visited various Qatari Naval facilities including Maritime Warfare & Training Centre, Ghanem Bin Mohammad Ghanem Academy and Al Jazeera Media Network.

During meetings with Prime Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani and Chief of Staff of Qatari Armed Forces Lt General (Pilot) Ghanem Bin Shaheen Al-Ghanem, issues related to regional security & stability and matters of mutual interest including bilateral military collaboration were discussed. The dignitaries acknowledged the significance of strong bilateral defence ties and agreed on further enhancing mutual interactions in diversified military domains.

Upon arrival at Ras Abu Aboud VISIT Navy News 11 During visits, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi delivered a lecture on ‘World Order; Past and Present – Reflection at Sea and Role of Navies’ in which he dilated upon wisdom derived from the naval past and shared his thoughts on the roles of navies in addressing issues in the maritime domains. The Naval Chief also updated the dignitaries about Indian atrocities being perpetrated in the Indian Occupied Kashmir, the plight of Kashmiri people and Pakistan’s continued support to the just & rightful struggle of Kashmiris

Naval Base, the Admiral was Navy’s efforts for ensuring initiatives in support of received by Commander Qatar maritime security in the region collaborative maritime security Emiri Naval Forces, Major General including Regional Maritime in the region and acknowledged Abdullah Hassan Al-Sulaiti. A Security Patrols and participation significance of strong bilateral ceremonial Guard of Honour was in Combined Maritime Forces naval collaboration. A brief was presented to the Naval Chief at (CMF). He also thanked Major also given to the Naval Chief on the occasion. During meeting, General Abdullah Hassan for roles and tasks of Qatari Naval regional maritime security issues, participation of Qatari Naval Forces at the occasion. professional matters of mutual Forces in Multinational Maritime interest including bilateral naval Exercise AMAN-19 held at The Naval Chief also visited collaboration were discussed. The Karachi. Qatari Naval Chief Maritime Warfare & Training Centre Naval Chief highlighted Pakistan appreciated Pakistan Navy’s and Ghanem Bin Mohammad Ghanem Academy where the Admiral was given a ceremonial Guard of Honour upon his arrival. The Admiral was given onsite briefings during his visit to the naval facilities. Later, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi also visited Headquarters of Qatar based Al Jazeera Media Network, called on Executive Director of the media house and had interaction with media personnel. 12 VISIT

During separate meetings held Muslim Ummah. dinner was also hosted by Vice with Commander Qatar Emiri Air Admiral Alexandru Mirsu in honour Forces Major General (Pilot) Salem During visits, Chief of the Naval of Chief of the Naval Staff. Hamad Al-Nabet at Doha Air Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood During a separate meeting with Base and Commandant Joaan Bin Abbasi updated the dignitaries Romanian Chief of Defence Jassim Joint Command & Staff about Indian atrocities being Staff, General Daniel College Major General Mohammed perpetrated in the Indian Occupied PETRESCU in Ministry of Defence Hamad Al Nuaimi at Al-Wakra Kashmir, the plight of Kashmiri at Bucharest, issues related Doha, issues related to regional people and Pakistan’s continued to regional security & stability security & stability, professional support to the just & rightful and mutual interest including matters of mutual interest struggle of Kashmiris. bilateral military collaboration including bilateral military were discussed. Lt Gen Daniel collaboration were discussed. During visit to Romania, appreciated contributions of The Naval Chief underscored the Naval Chief called on Pakistan in spearheading various the importance of enhancing Romanian Chief of Defence Staff, initiatives for maintaining peace the interaction between the Chief of the Romanian Naval and stability in the region. Both armed forces of both the Forces and also visited DAMEN the dignitaries agreed on further countries through exercises and Shipyards at Galati. enhancing the bilateral cooperation training exchange programmes. in diversified military domains. The dignitaries, while Upon his arrival at Naval acknowledging the significance Headquarters in Bucharest, the Later, the Naval Chief visited of strong bilateral military Admiral was received by Chief of DAMEN Shipyards at Galati where collaboration in diverse realms, the Romanian Naval Forces, he was received by Managing agreed on further enhancing Alexandru Mirsu. A Director and senior hierarchy mutual interactions in diversified ceremonial Guard of Honour was of the shipyard. The Admiral military domains. presented to the Naval Chief at was given detailed briefings the occasion. During meeting, on progress of Pakistan Navy During his visit to Joaan Bin Jassim issues related to maritime projects. Thereafter, Chief of Joint Command and Staff College, security and professional interest the Naval Staff also witnessed the Admiral also delivered a were discussed. The Naval Chief the work on under construction lecture on ‘World Order; Past and highlighted Pakistan Navy’s Pakistan Navy platforms. The Present – Reflection at Sea efforts for ensuring maritime Naval Chief lauded the and Role of Navies’ in which he security in the region through professionalism of DAMEN dilated upon wisdom derived from various peace initiatives and Shipyards and cooperation the naval past and shared his thanked Vice Admiral Alexandru in delivering cutting edge thoughts on the roles of navies in for participation of Romanian technologies to Pakistan Navy. addressing issues in the maritime Navy in Multinational Maritime domains. The Naval Chief advised Exercise AMAN-19 held at the course participants that it is Karachi. Romanian Naval Chief It is expected that the recent only by having unwavering faith appreciated Pakistan Navy’s role visits of the Naval Chief will in Allah SWT, drawing inspiration in collaborative maritime security. further augment and expand from Sunnah of the Prophet Both the dignitaries looked defence ties between the visited (PBUH) and our rich historical forward to further enhancing countries in general and navies in past that we can regain the glory the interaction in diverse fields of particular. that once belonged to the naval collaboration. A reception VISIT Navy News 13 CNS attends 1st Saudi International Maritime Forum (SIM Forum-2019)

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Tanks and international navies Commander Royal Saudi Naval Zafar Mahmood Abbasi encompassing regional maritime Forces, Vice Admiral Fahad Bin visited Kingdom of Saudi security concepts, threats & Abdullah Al-Ghofaily and also Arabia. During his visit, the opportunities in global context, interacted with various heads of Naval Chief attended 1st Saudi increasing capacity for countering foreign navies. During the meetings International Maritime Forum - emerging threats and tackling with the foreign dignitaries, 2019 (SIM Forum – 2019) held in future challenges in maritime matters of mutual interest and Riyadh. The Admiral also addressed industry. The three day long bilateral naval collaboration the Forum, graced second session multinational naval event was were discussed. The Naval as Guest of Honour, called on attended by naval leaders Chief highlighted Pakistan’s Commander Royal Saudi Naval from various countries and commitment in the fight against Forces and held interactions with also included an exhibition of terrorism including Pakistan his naval counterparts from various the latest technologies, equipment Navy’s peace initiatives in support countries. and systems in the marine of maritime security in the region. environment. ‘Saudi International Maritime It is expected that current visit Forum – 2019’ was the first Chief of the Naval Staff addressed of Chief of the Naval Staff multinational naval event the SIM Forum and also graced would greatly augment the organized by Royal Saudi Naval second session of the conference bilateral cooperation between Forces. The Forum included series as Guest of Honour. During both the brotherly countries in of lectures and panel discussions the conference, Admiral Zafar general and the two navies in by speakers from various Think Mahmood Abbasi called on particular. 14 EXERCISE

navies. During the exercise, in the region. Participation of PN Ships both Pakistan Navy Ships Pakistan Navy units in exercise SHAMSHEER and MUHAFIZ IMX-19 would cement Pakistan’s SHAMSHEER also visited Muscat and Bahrain, image as a responsible state, & respectively. During Port visits, contributing to the maritime order MUHAFIZ receptions were also held through international maritime participate in onboard both ships which were collaborative security mechanisms attended by senior officers of host like Regional Maritime Security International navies, diplomats, dignitaries/ Patrols (RMSP) & participation Maritime notables from host countries in Combined Maritime Force and Pakistani community and (CMF); aimed at ensuring safety Exercise officers/ personnel from ships and security of global commons. participating in IMX-19 exercise. IMX 2019 The international platform of IMX- Pakistan Navy, in line with 19 was also optimally utilized to Pakistan Navy Ships SHAMSHEER Government of Pakistan’s policies, apprise international community (with embarked helicopter), has always remained committed about Indian atrocities in Occupied MUHAFIZ and Pakistan Navy’s in playing its role in ensuring Kashmir, the plight of Kashmiri Long Range Maritime Patrol maritime safety and security people and Pakistan’s continued (LRMP) P3C Aircraft participated support to the just & rightful in International Maritime struggle of Kashmiris till resolution Exercise -2019 (IMX19) conducted of the issue. in Arabian Sea, Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Naval assets and personnel from more than 50 countries participated in the exercise which continued for more than two weeks.

International Maritime Exercise- 2019 provided Pakistan Navy an opportunity to enhance interoperability with the world EXERCISE Navy News 15 Pakistan Navy participates in Multinational Maritime EXERCISE DOGU AKDENIZ in Mediterranean Sea ensuring maritime safety and security. Participation of Pakistan Navy units in exercise DOGU AKDENIZ would cement Pakistan’s image as a responsible state, contributing to the maritime order through international maritime collaborative security mechanisms like Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP) & participation in Combined Maritime Force (CMF); aimed at ensuring safety and security of global commons. Pakistan Navy Ship ALAMGIR navies. During the exercise, Upon culmination of exercise (with embarked helicopter) and Pakistan Navy Ship ALAMGIR DOGU AKDENIZ, Pakistan Pakistan Navy’s Long Range also visited port AKSAZ. At Navy Ship ALAMGIR undertook Maritime Patrol (LRMP) P3C the port an onboard reception Joint Patrol with Turkish Navy in Aircraft participated in was held which was Eastern Mediterranean Sea and Multinational Exercise DOGU attended by senior officers participated in bilateral exercise AKDENIZ conducted in of host navy, diplomats, “TURGUTREIS” with Turkish Navy. Mediterranean Sea. Naval assets dignitaries/ notables from and personnel from more than host country and Pakistani The international platform of 12 countries participated in the community and officers/ DOGU AKDENIZ was also optimally exercise which continued for personnel from ships participating utilized to apprise international thirteen days. in DOGU AKDENIZ exercise. community about Indian atrocities in Occupied Kashmir, the plight of Multinational Maritime Exercise Pakistan Navy, in line with Kashmiri people and Pakistan’s DOGU AKDENIZ provided Pakistan Government of Pakistan’s continued support to the just & Navy an opportunity to enhance policies, has always remained rightful struggle of Kashmiris till interoperability with the world committed in playing its role in resolution of the issue. 16 LITERATURE Bahria University holds 1st National Conference on “Iqbal’s Philosophy for Personal & Social Change”

In order to pay tribute and philosophical thought and Muslim of Iqbal’s dreams inculcate the philosophy of its practical guidance for and beneficial individual for Hakeemul-Ummat, Dr. Allama implementation in different the society. Muhammad Iqbal in young domains of Islamic States. generation, first National Speakers also shared lqbal’s Earlier in his welcome address, Conference on Iqbal’s philosophy concept of self-awareness, self- Rector Bahria University Vice was organized by Bahria empowerment through a journey Admiral (Retd) University at Islamabad Campus. of self-discovery and knowledge. thanked worthy Chief Guest and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral speakers for their presence. He Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, graced Speaking at the occasion, Chief further said that this is the first the occasion as Chief Guest. of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar mega event organized by ‘Iqbal Mahmood Abbasi highlighted main Chair’, a body established in Bahria The theme of the two days aspects of Allama Iqbal’s thoughts University which specifically conference, held in connection including lqbal’s philosophy being focuses on objectives for with 142nd birth anniversary, was based on Quranic teachings and implementing teachings of lqbal “Inclusion of Iqbal’s Philosophy lqbal’s inclusiveness. He said amongst University students in an and its Potential for Personal that following Allama Iqbal’s organized manner. All campuses and Social Change” included key message, can lead us to the path of Bahria University also note addresses, speeches, panel of self-awareness and open the participated in the event through discussions and research paper secrets of divine knowledge to us video link. presentations. Eminent speakers which can help us achieve balance participating in the conference between mind and the soul. Large number of students, faculty included renowned scholars He emphasized that our young and guest scholars participated and academia who shared their generation should grasp lqbal’s in conference with enthusiasm intellectual thoughts on the message and try to inculcate and showed their love and subject. During the conference, it in their personal lives which respect towards the great leader speakers deeply explored lqbal’s will help them transform into a and poet. VISIT Navy News 17 General Yaşar GÜLER, Commander were discussed. Vice Admiral Turkish Armed Forces visited highlighted Pakistan Naval Headquarters, Islamabad Navy’s efforts for ensuring and called on Officiating Chief maritime security in the region of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral in the form of Regional Maritime Muhammad Fayyaz Gilani at Naval Security Patrols and participation Headquarters, Islamabad. in Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). Turkish Commander Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, appreciated Pakistan Navy’s the General was received by initiatives in support of Vice Admiral Muhammad collaborative maritime security in Fayyaz Gilani. A smartly turned the region. Both the dignitaries out contingent of Pakistan agreed on further enhancing struggle. He also thanked the Navy presented Guard of cooperation in various domains of dignitary for the support extended Honour. The dignitary laid military collaboration. by Turkey on this humanitarian floral wreath at the Shuhada’s issue. Monument and was introduced Vice Admiral Muhammad Fayyaz to Principal Staff Officers at Naval Gilani also updated the dignitary The recent visit of the Commander Headquarters. During meeting, about Indian atrocities being Turkish Armed Forces will further issues of regional security & perpetrated in the Indian Occupied augment and expand defence stability and professional matters Kashmir, the plight of Kashmiri ties between the two countries in of mutual interest including people and Pakistan’s continued general and the defence forces in bilateral defence collaboration support for the just and rightful particular.

Commander Turkish Armed Forces Visits NHQ 18 VISIT

Pakistan Navy Ships MOAWIN Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, Chief and ASLAT visited Port of the Naval Staff to the people Casablanca, Morocco & of Morocco in general and Royal Port Nouakchott, Mauritania Navy of Morocco in particular. as part of Overseas The Mission Commander also Deployment (OSD) to Africa. extended gratitude for the whole hearted support provided by Upon arrival at Casablanca, Moroccan authorities for Pakistan visiting Pakistan Navy Ships Navy Ships during their visit. were extended a warm Further, a number of interactions welcome by Moroccan Navy. and meetings with various Mission Commander along with Moroccan authorities were also Commanding Officers of Pakistan held which were amply utilized to Navy Ships called on Commander strengthen the brotherly feelings PN SHIPS Centre Maritime Sector and with Moroccan people. Commander of the Military Region MOAWIN of Casablanca. During meeting, Mission Commander also Mission Commander conveyed updated the dignitaries about sincere regards from Admiral the deteriorating situation in & ASLAT the Indian Occupied Kashmir, atrocities being perpetrated, the Visit plight of Kashmiri people and Pakistan’s continued support to Morocco and the just & rightful struggle of Mauritania Kashmiris. VISIT/HUMANITARIAN Navy News 19

In the last part of the visit, a Mauritanian people. large number of diplomatic corps bilateral exercise of Pakistan Navy and prominent local community Ships with Royal Moroccan Navy As a gesture of goodwill, a free attended the event. On the Ship was also conducted. Medical Camp spanning over three occasion, Mission Commander days was also established off port also highlighted the deteriorating Upon arrival at Nouakchott, premises by a team of Pakistan situation in Indian Occupied visiting Pakistan Navy Ships Navy doctors and paramedics. The Kashmir (loK) and the human were extended a warm welcome camp provided medical treatment rights violations being perpetrated by Mauritanian Navy. Mission and medicines to over 2000 local by the Indian Armed Forces Commander along with patients. Some patients were also against innocent people of loK. Commanding Officers of Pakistan treated onboard Pakistan Navy He also highlighted the illegality Navy Ships called on Chief of Ship MOAWIN, which is fitted of the Indian annexation of loK Marine Staff Mauritanian with state of art medical and its disputed status as per the Navy, Chief of Defence Forces facilities. Establishment of resolutions of the United Nations. Mauritanian Armed Forces and Medical Camp by Pakistan Navy President of Regional Council of was widely appreciated and The ongoing deployment of Nouakchott. During meetings, generated tremendous goodwill Pakistan Navy Ships to Africa is Mission Commander conveyed amongst local populace. aimed at further strengthening sincere regards from Chief of friendly ties with African Countries, the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar A reception dinner was also enhancing naval collaboration, Mahmood Abbasi to the people hosted onboard Pakistan Navy extending humanitarian assistance of Mauritania in general and Ship MOAWIN. Senior Officers of and developing interoperability Mauritanian National Navy in Mauritanian Navy along with a with the host navies. particular. Both the sides displayed commitment and desire on further expanding and enhancing brotherly relations between the two countries. Mission Commander also highlighted Pakistan’s sacrifices in fight against terrorism and Pakistan Navy’s role in ensuring maritime security and safety of global commons. The Mission Commander also extended gratitude for the whole hearted support provided by Mauritanian authorities for Pakistan Navy Ships during their visit. Further, a number of interactions and meetings with various Mauritanian authorities were also held which were amply utilized to strengthen the brotherly feelings with the ASAIN TOUR GOLF

20 SPORTS 13th CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF AMATEUR G LF CHAMPIONSHIP 2019

Closing and prize distribution congratulating the prize winners Championship 2019. ceremony of 13th Chief of the for their well-earned success, Naval Staff Amateur Golf appreciated their skills, dexterity Pakistan Navy besides, its primary Championship 2019 was held at and commended the high role of safeguarding country’s sea the scenic Margalla Greens standard of sport displayed by frontiers, is also at the forefront Golf Club (MGGC), Islamabad. all the participants during the for promoting healthy sports Former Chief of the Naval Championship. He also lauded the activities in the country. In this Staff, Admiral Mohammad Asif consistent and generous support regard, Pakistan Navy has been Sandila graced the occasion from sponsors, management organizing various national and as Chief Guest and distributed of Margalla Greens Golf Club international sports events prizes among the winners. Islamabad and media fraternity, throughout the country to foster without which the event would sports nationwide. Pakistan Navy The four-day event which was not have been such a resounding secured 1st Position in Sailing held from 21-24 Nov 19, drew success. Later, the Chief Guest event and overall 4th Position around 250 enthusiastic golfers distributed prizes amongst in 33rd National Games held at from all parts of the country who winners of all categories including Peshawar and Pakistan Navy’s participated in various categories Amateur, Senior Amateur, Junior Junior Swimming team secured 2nd which include Amateurs, Senior and Ladies. Mr Ali Bangash from position in 19th National Women Amateurs, Junior and Ladies. Garden City Golf Club won the Junior Swimming Championship coveted title of 13th Chief of held at Karachi which is a The Chief Guest while the Naval Staff Amateur Golf manifestation of Pakistan Navy’s ASAIN TOUR GOLF

SPORTS Navy News 21 The Chief Guest while th 13 CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF congratulating the prize winners for their AMATEUR G LF well-earned success, appreciated their skills, CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 dexterity and commended the high standard of sport displayed by all the participants during the Championship

commitment to promoting sports in the country.

The Closing ceremony of Chief of the Naval Staff Amateur Golf Championship 2019 was attended by large number of dignitaries from Armed forces of Pakistan, civil organizations and golfers of the country. 22 CONVOCATIONEXERCISE

Bahria University Islamabad Campus Pakistan Navy Engineering College 22nd Convocation 31st Convocation

Bahria University Islamabad Campus for providing exceptional interpersonal skills. He particularly Campus held its 22nd Convocation knowledge and skills to the acknowledged the role of HEC, at Jinnah Convention Center graduating students in their Punjab Government and other Islamabad. Vice Admiral Kaleem respective disciplines. He said organizations for sponsoring Shaukat graced the occasion that it is heartening to know number of scholarships for as Chief Guest. Rector Bahria that Bahria University has taken a Students of Bahria University. University Rear Admiral Habib lead in commencing Bachelors ur Rehman along with Chief and Masters level programs in The ceremony was attended by Guest conferred the degrees to Maritime Sciences as well as senior officials of the education graduating students of various establishment of Maritime Science sector, Naval Officers and parents programs. & Technology Park through which of the graduating students. new opportunities of research In total, 712 degrees were and innovation will be opened in conferred to the Undergraduate this field. and Graduate students of various Departments. Honorable Chief Earlier in his welcome address Guest awarded 27 Gold and 21 Rector Bahria University, Rear Silver medals, to various students Admiral Habib ur Rehman who achieved top positions in their expressed his gratitude to Vice respective programs. Admiral for his presence at the convocation. He further added While addressing at the occasion, that we at Bahria University Chief Guest Vice Admiral Kaleem have done our best to equip Shaukat congratulated the our students with necessary graduating students on their fundamental principles of splendid success and lauded conducting scholastic enquiry, Bahria University Islamabad training for communication and CONVOCATIONEXERCISE Navy News 23

Bahria University Islamabad Campus Pakistan Navy Engineering College 22nd Convocation 31st Convocation

A total of 354 graduates were NUST is making all out efforts The programs is aimed conferred degrees at 31st to provide best engineering at meeting the critical HR convocation of Pakistan Navy education to its students in requirements of Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC) held multiple disciplines to meet and othet national organizations at Bahria Auditorium Karachi. country’s requirements. He involved in maritime sector. Lt General (Retd) Naweed Zaman, further apprised that due to Rector NUST was the Chief Guest excellence in education, the A large number of officials at the occasion. Commander university has risen to 87th from defence forces and civil Karachi Rear Admiral Zahid Ilyas, position, as per QS Asian University organizations as well as parents also attended the convocation. rankings 2020 and has also of the graduating students retained its No.1 position among attended the ceremony. Lt General (Retd) Naweed Zaman Pakistani universities in the Asian and Commandant Pakistan Navy Rankings. Engineering College (PNEC) Habib Ur Rehman Earlier, in his welcome address, conferred degrees and medals Commandant PNEC, Commodore to the graduating students. The Habib Ur Rehman, highlighted graduating students received 03 that PNEC is imparting PhD degrees, 45 Masters Degrees quality education in the field of and 306 Bachelors degrees, engineering and also apprised during the convocation. 37 medals the audience of PNEC’s recent in various disciplines were also achievements. The Commandant awarded to the outstanding also informed that college has students and position holders. started MS in Naval Architecture last year which is the first ever While addressing the audience, and only program in this field Rector NUST highlighted that being offered in Pakistan. 24 INDIGENIZATION

Launching Ceremony of first last decade and transformed indigenously designed Fast into a sustainable profit Attack Craft (Missile)/ FAC(M) generating entity of MoDP. - 4 being built for Pakistan Navy She added that in view of was held at Karachi Shipyard & future economic growth of the Engineering Works (KS&EW). country, ministry is vigorously Federal Minister for Defence pursuing establishment of new Production (MoDP), Mohtarma shipyards. She noted that this Zobaida Jalal graced the occasion Missile Craft will effectively as Chief Guest. safeguard the sea frontiers of the country. is committed to complete all these FAC (M) - 4 is a state of the art, challenging projects on time, within multi mission vessel having length Earlier, Managing Director KS&EW, allocated budget while meeting of 63 m and displacement of over Rear Admiral Ather Saleem in international quality standard. 560 Tons. It is propelled by 04 his welcome address thanked shafts and has speed of 30 knots. MoDP and Pakistan Navy for their It will be equipped with continued support. He further indigenously developed anti-ship added that during recent years, missiles and sensors. The vessel KS&EW has completed various has been indigenously designed projects at par with international by Maritime Technologies Complex quality standards. As a result, (MTC). Pakistan Navy has reposed its confidence in Karachi Shipyard by Speaking at the occasion, the Chief awarding construction contracts Guest congratulated Pakistan for MILGEM Class ships, HANGOR Navy, MTC and KS&EW for this Class submarines and Bollard remarkable achievement towards Tugs. Construction of both Tugs the national goal of indigenization has commenced while preparations and self-reliance. She said that for construction of MILGEM Class KS&EW is one of the few public ships and HANGOR class sector industries which have made submarines are progressing as remarkable turnaround in the per plan. He assured that KS&EW EDUCATION Navy News 25 “Muslims-The Torch Bearers” Organized at Bahria College, Islamabad A grand event with the caption of ‘Muslims- The Torch Bearers’ was arranged by Bahria College Islamabad. Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed DCNS Project-II graced the occasion as the chief Guest.

During the visit of Chief Guest students demonstrated about the Muslim’s heritage, culture and traditions. The Chief Guest highly appreciated the efforts and hard work put in by the students and faculty to organize the event and said that it will broaden the horizon of our children and they will understand that the progress in the present age is related to the Muslim history which reveals the amazing inventions initiated by our Muslim ancestors. At the end, the Chief Guest awarded prizes to the students. 26 HISTORY We Sank the Khukri November 20, 1971 was a holiday congregational Eid prayers, I had I therefore, quickly changed into and so was 21 November - two decided to stay at home. There was uniform, picked up the small whole “free” days during the no visiting the relatives or friends, handbag which was already difficult days of turmoil in East only a quiet day at home, knowing packed for such an eventuality and Pakistan. It was Eid-al-Azha, time that the Indians always preferred with a quick goodbye to wife and for sacrificial offering of animals, days or events of national or children, sped away at breakneck of family get-togethers and of religious importance to launch speed towards the Submarine feasting. However, 1971 was not their attacks. Base - praying all the way to be to be a year for such celebrations granted enough time to enable our for us keeping in view the situation First Eid day passed off quietly, but submarine to be put to sea before in the Eastern Theatre. on the evening of second day of hostilities commenced in the Eid, my door bell rang. Thinking it Western Theatre of war also. I was at that time the Electrical might be a visitor, I went to open Officer of PN submarine Hangor the front gate, but on seeing a On reaching the Submarine Base, and therefore, before proceeding Naval Police patrolman standing I found that those submariners home for the two days’ Eid there, realization at once dawned who lived nearer or had been holidays, had made sure as per on me that the time of waiting and contacted earlier had already the practice, that everything was uncertainty was over and that time reported for duty, while others ready in case the submarine was had finally come for the submarine like me were just arriving. The required to proceed to sea at short Hangor to be put to sea. The same fact that not a single officer or notice. Except for attending the was confirmed by the Patrolman. sailor wasted a single second in HISTORY Navy News 27 reporting for duty, and every single frigates and patrolling crafts in Headquarters. There had been one of them reported promptly, shallow waters out of reach of the no change in these orders, and showed every submariner had the submarine. therefore all that Hangor could same thought in mind and had kept do was to pass under the enemy himself ready for this moment. Late in the afternoon of 2 ships and then break radio silence December 71, Hangor’s sensors to make an enemy contact report As each member of Hangor’s picked up a number of radar to Naval Headquarters. It was crew arrived onboard, he knew emissions from the direction of one of the most frustrating exactly what had to be done in Bombay harbour. These emissions experiences that a submariner terms of final preparations and set were analyzed and were correctly can go through. It was even about doing it. Family, friends and identified as transmissions of more frustrating to learn festivals, were all forgotten; only radars fitted on certain Indian later on that hostilities had the mission and the task at hand warships. It was also correctly commenced in the Western was the only objective in mind. appreciated, taking various theatre on 3 December, within It was a good team, disciplined factors into account, that this a few hours of the submarine’s and well trained and needed no presaged imminent sailing out of encounter with the Indian fleet. guidance. the Indian Western Fleet. A little The Indian Fleet had a close call later, a sudden rise in the strength and Hangor missed a golden After the sailing-orders were of the radar emissions was again opportunity but, after restrictions received, all the submarines correctly appreciated to indicate on engaging enemy units were slipped silently from their berths that the Indian fleet had indeed lifted, its crew became even one by one, as their departure sailed out of harbour. Hangor, more determined to ensure that times came, to proceed separately thereafter, kept close watch on it, no enemy units in its patrol area to their designated patrol areas. tracking it by the radar emissions escaped unscathed. However, the Once the submarine was in the as well as the propeller H.E. submarine’s tribulations were not patrol area, all contacts detected (Hydrophone Effect) of ships. yet over and one of the cooling as warships or submarines, were pumps on board broke down. to be considered hostile. From Hangor having estimated the Without repairs to this pump it this moment on, life would be enemy’s course and speed found would not be possible to continue a constant effort to stay one itself ahead of the approaching its war patrol. But repairs to this jump ahead of the enemy. Every enemy, and set course to intercept. pump involved shutting down emission and every noise, be it Finally, with “action stations” the main air conditioning plant electro-magnetic, sonic or ultra- closed up and with all torpedoes of the submarine and lifting and sonic would have to be checked, ready for launch, Hangor managed removing its compressor motor to measured, plotted, analysed and to penetrate the anti-submarine gain access to the defective pump. evaluated. On this, would depend screen and ended up between Repairs to the pump itself were whether you were the attacker or the main-body and its protective not much of a problem but removal the attacked in this deadly game. screen, in an ideal position to of the air-conditioning plant attack both and could have played compressor motor was a different Hangor reached its patrol area havoc with the Indian Fleet. All the matter entirely, posing many without encountering any crew’s preparations and training serious problems. enemy units, though a lot of air had been for this moment. Had activity was seen and frantic the rules of engagement been In a submarine, owing to lack of communication traffic intercepted. permitted, we could have fired space, machinery is closely packed Until 2 December, Hangor torpedoes at the enemy units as so that access to machines fitted operated in various areas, as fast as we could line up the sight close to the hull is only possible ordered by Naval Headquarters, on each target. But the enemy after removal of the intervening sometimes encountering small was just about to be granted a machinery in a specific sequence. vessels such as ferries & dhows reprieve, for all our submarines Also, due to lack of space, certain and some merchant ships. Indian had sailed out with strict orders heavier machines can only be lifted warships generally remained out not to engage the enemy unless and moved after cutting the “soft” of the area, except for some close fired upon first or till these deck plates above the machine and inshore patrolling by their small orders were cancelled by Naval then re-welding the plates back 28 HISTORY after the repairs are completed. sign of the enemy, the submarine Eid holidays had been spent in the The AC compressor motor was one was to dive. waiting. The cool pleasant days of such machine. November and December, when Once the decision was taken, work officers and men would normally Even during peacetime in harbour was commenced in right earnest be thinking of annual leave to go with all dockyard facilities and was continued without a north, were spent in this deadly available, the task would have break. The spirit of the crew had to game of hide and seek. Surely it taken approximately a week to be seen to be believed. Everybody was by the grace of God that our complete. We now had to choose from the commanding officer sacrifices did not go unrewarded. either to return to harbour for to the junior most sailor was The reward came in the form repairs - which everyone onboard involved in the work in one way or of two distant contacts, early realized would effectively put the other. If the requirement was on the morning of 9 December the submarine out of the war or to keep a look out for the enemy, 1971. Analysis of the contacts attempt to effect repairs at sea the sharpest eyes and ears were had already confirmed that they in enemy waters with none of constantly at it. If anything was were two warships equipped with the dockyard facilities at hand. required by the repair team, it was radars and sonars. But their In case it was decided to effect promptly provided if available, speed and course were such repairs at sea, there was a further if not, it was improvised. Those that the much slower submarine question of whether to carry who could not contribute by their could not catch up with them. out repairs with the submarine technical knowledge contributed They were, however, tracked completely submerged or partly with their muscle power, and those and by afternoon, the analysis surfaced. Detection by enemy who could not even contribute in of their behavior indicated that aircraft in the middle of repairs this way, maintained a constant they were doing a rectangular would necessitate crash dive by flow of nourishment in the form anti-submarine search. The two the submarine, with the possibility of tea and water to those working contacts were thus appreciated of the detached heavy compressor cramped in tight corners, soaked to be two antisubmarine frigates motor causing further damage to in the oily bilge water. There engaged in SAU (Search and Attack material and men. Also, the repairs was no distinction by branch or Unit) operations. had to be completed in hours seniority, everyone contributed in rather than days or weeks. whatever way he could. It was therefore decided to wait for the ships at a selected point on However, Hangor’s crew was a The impossible finally became their search pattern, rather than determined lot. They did not want possible and even under the chasing them all over the place. to sit out of the war in the safety most hazardous conditions faced This strategy paid off as the two of Karachi harbour and had a by Hangor, the repairs were contacts started closing, late in the tradition of accepting challenges. completed in under 48 hours. evening. Course and speed of the It was therefore decided to carry Everybody heaved a sigh of submarine was adjusted to ensure out the repairs at sea. Carrying out relief when the submarine was being in a position to attack at a repairs at sea with the submarine able to submerge completely time of our own choosing. completely submerged and the air once again, with the repaired conditioning plant shut down was pump working satisfactorily and By 1900 hours, Hangor was not possible as not only the heat the air conditioning plant back waiting on the estimated track of inside the submarine would be in operation. Like a true shark, the targets. Everyone on board unbearable for the crew, but also Hangor was back on the hunt once already knew what was happening the rise in humidity would lead to again, having repairs done in the and there was an air of expectancy problems in the very important enemy’s own backyard. everywhere. The targets were electronic equipment due to still behaving as anticipated and condensation of water vapours on Hangor’s crew had worked hard range was steadily getting close sensitive circuits. It was, therefore, and made many sacrifices. While with both frigates still operating decided to take a risk and work at sea, none of them had any idea their sonars. “Action Stations” with the submarine partially of what their near and dear ones was therefore sounded at 1915 surfaced. A sharp lookout was to faced back ashore. Everyone of hrs. The “shark” had bared its be maintained for enemy aircraft them had responded to the call of teeth, and its moment of truth had and surface units and at the first duty without hesitation. Even the come. Next few minutes would HISTORY Navy News 29 permanently seal the fate of one increased speed and came straight and Sea King anti-submarine of the two frigates. for an attack on Hangor. It was helicopters in HUK Groups now Hangor’s turn to keep cool (Hunter-Killer Groups) and combed Though the enemy was operating and this, the submarine did well. an area extending from the point sonar, Hangor had not been As Khukri came in for the attack, southwest of Diu Head, where detected and therefore still Hangor’s attack team calmly Khukri was sunk, right upto a enjoyed the advantage of shifted target to Khukri, obtained point just short of PAF’s air-strike surprise. She knew too well that a quick solution and fired the range from Karachi. Details of failure to hit the enemy at first second torpedo at it. This quick Operation Falcon are given in the attempt would shift the balance shot was mostly meant to spoil book ‘War in The Indian Ocean’ of advantage completely in favour the attack by Khukri, however loss written by Vice Admiral (Retd) Roy of the two anti-submarine frigates. of nerves by Khukri’s Commanding of Indian Navy. Hangor had to hit the enemy first, Officer on hearing the oncoming and hit hard in the first attempt. torpedo, made him try to turn In fact, indirectly Hangor was away from it. This greatly helped responsible for another loss to Outside, it was dark, the sunset to “pull” the torpedo towards the the Indian Navy, for according to having already taken place. It was, frigate. As soon as the torpedo Admiral Roy, during Operation therefore, decided to go deep acquired “lock on” it went straight Falcon, the Indian Navy also lost and to carry out a blind (Sonar for the target, passed under it an Alize anti-submarine aircraft at only) approach and attack. The and when it was directly under sea with all three of its crew. attack team now concentrated the keel, it exploded, breaking on tracking the two targets as the keel of INS Khukri which sank Throughout these four days they gradually came within firing in a matter of two minutes, with Hangor remained completely range. After having obtained all hands on board. There were aware of the huge efforts a perfect solution, Hangor no survivors. There was simply underway (though the details of commenced the attack at 1957 by no time for the myth of the “CO Operation Falcon as such, were firing one homing torpedo, “down nonchalantly lighting a cigarette known only after the war) and it the throat”, at the more northerly as the ship sank under him” to be is a measure of Hangor’s target, which was INS Kirpan. enacted. efficiency that in spite of leaving The torpedo ran true and it was the action area with a highly tracked on sonar all the way as it Hangor, the shark, had struck first, depleted battery, and with such a acquired “lock on” to the target it had struck hard in the second massive hunt for her in progress, and passed under it (as it was attempt, and in the third attempt she managed not only to recharge supposed to do). However, the the surviving enemy frigate had her batteries but was able to newly acquired torpedoes, whose been left worrying about the successfully lay, false trail for test facilities had not yet been “torpedo locked on to its tail “. the HUK groups to follow. By set up, failed to explode and now, the submarine had been kept going. Until the time, the What followed this action was a at sea for over 21 days and, torpedo was not fired, neither of massive anti-submarine effort though the body odours of the the two frigates had any inkling by the Indian Navy, in the form crew were getting stronger and of being under attack. However, of ‘Operation Falcon’ to hunt the unshaven hair on their chins the moment the torpedo passed down and kill just one submarine, longer, their morale was sky high. under INS Kirpan, she suddenly PNS/M Hangor. ‘The operation They had just been through the woke up, realized that she was was launched shortly after the ultimate test as submariners, under attack and turned away sinking of the Khukri, on the night both collectively as well as at maximum speed. Hangor had of 9 December and continued individually. They all knew in their struck first, but had failed to hit for four days till the night of 13 own hearts how they had stood hard. The new torpedo had let it December. the test, and they were basking down. in the pleasure of their During these four days, the Indian achievement. As Kirpan turned away and ran, Navy utilized all available anti- Khukri, which was to its south, submarine ships, Alize (specialized now knowing the direction from anti-submarine naval aircraft), which the torpedo had come, shore-based surveillance aircraft 30 OPERATIONAL Successful Launching of Land Based Anti Ship Missile ZARB

Pakistan Navy test fired land Patrols (RMSP) in Gulf of Aden/ thwarting any aggression with based anti-ship missile ‘Zarb’ North Arabian Sea, Pakistan an iron fist. He further said that as part of a training exercise Navy’s participation in operationalization of Zarb Weapon from the coastal region. The multinational Combined Maritime System is depictive of Pakistan’s missile successfully followed Force (CMF) and recent joining of strong resolve and high level of its preplanned trajectory and Trans Regional Maritime Network preparedness. He reaffirmed accurately engaged the target with participants from 32 navies the resolve that Pakistan Navy’s at sea. Chief of the Naval Staff, which will greatly contribute in personnel remain vigilant and Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi improving maritime security. combat-ready to guard the sea witnessed the exercise as Chief frontiers and maritime interests Guest. The Admiral further said that of our motherland. Pakistan’s pursuit for peace

While speaking at the occasion, and stability has to be taken in Chief of the Naval Staff lauded The Admiral expressed his utmost the context of our quest the efforts, dedication and satisfaction on the operational for maintaining a peaceful professional conduct displayed readiness of Pakistan Navy. coexistence in the region and by all participants especially the Chief of the Naval Staff also not to be misconstrued as our crew of missile unit, scientists underscored the importance of weakness. Pakistan Navy, being and engineers for making the Pakistan Navy’s own initiatives a professionally competent and event a complete success. of Regional Maritime Security potent force, is fully capable of Steel Cutting Ceremoney of Type 054A/P Frigates

performed the steel cutting Type-054A/P ships are state of Steel cutting ceremony of of the two of the Frigates. the art frigates equipped with two warships of Type 054A/P modern Surface, Subsurface and Frigates Project being built While speaking at the occasion, Anti air weapons and sensors. for Pakistan Navy was held at the Chief Guest highlighted that Once constructed, these ships will Hudong Zhonghua (HZ) Shipyard this programme is yet another be the most technologically China. Chief Naval Overseer manifestation of time tested advanced platforms of Pakistan (CNO) China, Commodore Azfar and ever growing Pak-China Navy which will strengthen Humayun of Pakistan Navy and friendship. He also acknowledged its capability to meet future President China Shipbuilding the commitment of CSTC team challenges and maintain peace, Trading Company (CSTC) jointly in this important programme. stability & power equilibrium in the Indian Ocean Region.

The ceremony was also attended by officers of Pakistan Navy and representatives/officials of China Shipbuilding Trading Company and Hudong Zhonghua shipyard.