Pakistan Navy has taken a significant step in enhancing its underwater defense capabilities by commissioning its fourth Hangor-class submarine, Ghazi, in Wuhan, China. According to the Pakistan Navy’s Public Relations (ISP) wing, Ghazi is the fourth submarine of the Hangor class, designed and manufactured in China. With the commissioning of Ghazi, the three other Hangor submarines currently under construction in China have entered the sea trials phase.
This is a significant milestone for the Pakistan Navy, as it is part of an eight Hangor-class submarine deal between Pakistan and China. Under the agreement, four submarines will be built in China, while the remaining four will be constructed in the Karachi Shipyard through the transfer of technology. The Hangor-class submarines will be equipped with advanced weapons and sensors, enabling them to detect and engage targets at sea, playing a vital role in maintaining peace and stability in the region.
The commissioning ceremony of Ghazi was attended by high-ranking officials from Pakistan and China, who reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defense cooperation between the two countries. The Pakistan Navy’s acquisition of the Hangor-class submarines will enhance its underwater defense capabilities, marking a significant milestone in the country’s naval modernization efforts.
Meanwhile, other significant developments have taken place across Pakistan, including the launch of a crackdown on power thieves in North Karachi’s Khayyamo Goth area. In a related development, the Minister of Communications and President of the Stability of Pakistan Party, Abdul Aleem Khan, has emphasized the importance of establishing new provinces in the country to address the pressing issues of the people.
In other news, the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Umar Ata Bandial, has expressed concern over the recent orders issued by Justice Qazi Faez Isa, which have led to the removal of judges from their positions. The Chief Justice has stated that the orders are a concerning precedent and a serious threat to the independence of the judiciary.
Additionally, a woman was brutally assaulted in a domestic violence incident, and a video of the incident has gone viral on social media. The police have launched a search operation in the area and have arrested the suspects.
In a separate development, the United Nations Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team has reported that Sultan Aziz Azam, the spokesperson and founder of the media wing of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Khorasan, has been arrested.
The Pakistan Publishers and Booksellers Association (PPBA) has organized a five-day Karachi World Book Fair, which was inaugurated at the Karachi Expo Centre on Thursday. The fair has attracted thousands of book lovers, indicating that reading is alive and well in the country.
In other international news, the United States has intensified its efforts to rescind the citizenship of non-citizen Americans, with the Trump administration issuing instructions to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
