Pakistani warship makes port call in Colombo...
August 13, 2022
Chinese-built Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Taimur, which recently became a sore topic in Indian media amidst the row over the Chinese research vessel’s planned visit to Sri Lanka, arrived at the Colombo Port on August 12.
The visiting ship was accorded a welcome by Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with its traditions. According to Sri Lanka Navy, this Pakistani-guided missile frigate built by Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard in Shanghai, is in Sri Lanka for a formal visit.
The warship made a stop in Colombo during its maiden voyage to Pakistan while exercising en route with Cambodian and Malaysian navies. The 134-meter-long vessel is commanded by Captain M Yasir Tahir and manned by 169 as the ship’s complement.
