Pakistan Navy's first Hangor-class submarine arrives in Karachi
Key takeaways
- The first PN Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, has arrived in Karachi, where it was accorded a traditional naval welcome by Pakistan Navy personnel and senior officers.
- The ceremony was attended by senior Pakistan Navy officers, personnel and families of crew members, while cadets of Pakistan Naval Academy presented a ceremonial salute.
- PN Z9EC helicopters carried out a fly-past in honour of the submarine, the Pakistan Navy's Directorate General Public Relations (DGPR) said in a statement.
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The first PN Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, has arrived in Karachi, where it was accorded a traditional naval welcome by Pakistan Navy personnel and senior officers.
The ceremony was attended by senior Pakistan Navy officers, personnel and families of crew members, while cadets of Pakistan Naval Academy presented a ceremonial salute.