Pakistan Naval ships in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit

[BHarwana]

Pakistan naval ship PMSS ‘Dasht’ arrived at the Colombo Port on a goodwill visit this morning.

The ship’s complement is scheduled to take part in a range of programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy during their stay in Sri Lanka.

The ship will depart from the Colombo Port on May 6.

http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/Pakistan-naval-ship-Dasht-arrives-in-Colombo-128219.html

 

[TOPGUN]

Don't understand if its a PMSA ship then why is the crew wearing PN uniforms ? or are the pictures mixed up ?

 

[syed_yusuf]

PMSA is a branch of PN. They do not have a separate uniform. They are like rangers to Army but more closely integrated. All personal are posted from navy and after serving their term they go back to navy duties. Unlike rangers or FC where only officers are posted from Army and rest are regional trained.

 

[Hephaestus]

What does the name mean?

 

[syed_yusuf]

Pakistan maritime security agency

 

[S.Y.A]

What does the name mean?

Most probably named after the Dasht River. In Urdu dasht means both forest and desert, depends on the usage.

 

[Hephaestus]

Most probably named after the Dasht River. In Urdu dasht means both forest and desert, depends on the usage.

Thank you!

 

[Arsalan]

What does the name mean?

Most probably named after the Dasht River. In Urdu dasht means both forest and desert, depends on the usage.

It is surely named after River Dasht in Baluchistan, it is confirmed.

In fact, the 4 x 600ton boats that were ordered are all to be named after rivers in Baluchistan, others being Hingol, Basol and Zhob.

 

[salarsikander]

What does the name mean?

Dasht hard

 

[BHarwana]

PNS Zulfiquar has reached Colombo Naval Dockyard

ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): In a manifestation of the strong political,
diplomatic, economic, cultural, and defense ties between the two countries, Pakistan Naval ships PMSS Dasht and PNS Zulfiquar have reached Colombo Naval Dockyard on May 3, 4 respectively on a five-day goodwill visit.
According to a Pakistan embassy message received here Thursday from
Colombo, Pakistan Navy ships make routine port calls on the ports of friendly countries. Pakistan and Sri Lanka enjoy close friendly relations which has been demonstrated time-to-time.
Pakistan Navy Ship Zulfiquar is the pioneer ship of the sword Class,
F-22P Frigate Project. The ship is fitted with state of the art weapons and sensors and caries a Z9EC helicopter.
The F-22P Project encompassed construction of 3 frigates in China while the fourth one was constructed at Karachi Shipyard.
PMSS Dasht Class 615 Tons Maritime Patrol Vessel (MPV) was designed by MARIC Design House Shanghai, China and being constructed at Xijiang Shipbuilding Company under the contract between Ministry of Defence Production and China Trading Company. Keel of the ship was laid down on May 27, 2016 and subsequently launched on 08th November 2016.
The ship commissioned and delivered to Pakistan Maritime Security Agency on April 7, 2017.
A number of activities of mutual interest are planned between the two
navies during the visit, including a reception on PNS Zulfiquar on 5th May 2017 and sports activities.

http://www.app.com.pk/pakistan-naval-ships-in-sri-lanka-on-a-goodwill-visit/

 

[Saif-ud-Din Qutuz]

Srilankans are our brothers. We'll never forget your 1971 support. Due to that you guys suffered a lot.

 

[Gibbs]

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Pakistan Naval ships in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit
ISLAMABAD, May 4 (APP): In a manifestation of the strong political,
diplomatic, economic, cultural, and defense ties between the two countries, Pakistan Naval ships PMSS Dasht and PNS Zulfiquar have reached Colombo Naval Dockyard on May 3, 4 respectively on a five-day goodwill visit.

According to a Pakistan embassy message received here Thursday from
Colombo, Pakistan Navy ships make routine port calls on the ports of friendly countries. Pakistan and Sri Lanka enjoy close friendly relations which has been demonstrated time-to-time.

Pakistan Navy Ship Zulfiquar is the pioneer ship of the sword Class,
F-22P Frigate Project. The ship is fitted with state of the art weapons and sensors and caries a Z9EC helicopter.

The F-22P Project encompassed construction of 3 frigates in China while the fourth one was constructed at Karachi Shipyard.

PMSS Dasht Class 615 Tons Maritime Patrol Vessel (MPV) was designed by MARIC Design House Shanghai, China and being constructed at Xijiang Shipbuilding Company under the contract between Ministry of Defence Production and China Trading Company. Keel of the ship was laid down on May 27, 2016 and subsequently launched on 08th November 2016.
The ship commissioned and delivered to Pakistan Maritime Security Agency on April 7, 2017.
A number of activities of mutual interest are planned between the two
navies during the visit, including a reception on PNS Zulfiquar on 5th May 2017 and sports activities.

http://www.app.com.pk/pakistan-naval-ships-in-sri-lanka-on-a-goodwill-visit/

 

[Godman]

Pakistan Naval Ship ‘Zulfiquar’ arrives at the Port of Colombo

Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘Zulfiquar’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill visit today (04). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions, on her arrival.

Subsequently, the Commanding Officer of the PNS ‘Zulfiquar’, Captain Faisal Javeed Sheikh and the Commanding Officer, Commander Munawar Abbas Saqlain of Pakistan Maritime Surveillance Ship (PMSS) ‘Dasht’ which arrived yesterday (03) called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne at the Naval Headquarters. They held cordial discussions on matters of bilateral importance and exchange mementoes as a gesture of goodwill.

The ship’s complement of ‘Zulfiquar’ will take part in a range of events organized by the Sri Lanka Navy during their stay in Sri Lanka. Besides, they are expected to participate in a couple of volleyball and basketball matches with their Sri Lankan counterparts in Welisara. The ship is scheduled to depart from the Colombo Port on 07th May.



http://news.navy.lk/eventnews/2017/05/04/201705041300/

 

[BHarwana]

ISLAMABAD: A reception was hosted by Pakistan Navy on Friday evening onboard its vessel Zulfiquar during its five-day visit to Sri Lanka to celebrate the multifaceted friendly relationship between the two countries.

The reception was attended by Sri Lankan parliamentarians, diplomats, officers of armed forces, business and media personalities and officers of the High Commission of Pakistan.

Commanding officer Captain Faisal Javed Sheikh in his welcome address thanked the Sri Lankan Navy for extending hospitality to the vessel’s crew during its stay in Colombo.

He said Pakistan and Sri Lanka had come a long way in terms of maritime collaboration. He said that Pakistan Navy felt proud to say that several Sri Lankan Navy officers and sailors had studied a range of courses in Pakistan, adding that relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka were based on mutual respect, support and cooperation. He appreciated the Sri Lankan leadership for strengthening avenues of mutual collaboration by regularly participating in Aman exercise conducted by the Pakistan Navy every year.


https://www.dawn.com/news/1331557/reception-for-lankan-navy-aboard-pn-ship