PN ships arrive in Malaysia

ISLAMABAD—Two Pakistan Flag Carrier Naval Ships PNS SHAHJAHAN and PNS NASR with embarked helicopters are schedule to habour at Langkawi Naval Base in Malaysia this week. The ships are participating in Lima-07 after completing their sojourn to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, says a press release received here Thursday. PNS NASR, commanded by Captain Muhammad Abid who has served on a number of appointments at sea and ashore, is a leading unit of Pakistan Navy Fleet’s 9th Auxiliary and Mine Warfare Squadron. PNS NASR is capable of providing fuel, water and stores including ammunition to surface ships and Helicopters at sea for their prolonged operations and therefore it acts as lifeline of the Fleet.—Agencies