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Post of sir Niaz Member of TT.dun understand the logic behind the purchase of OH frigate from US
http://www.defence.pk/forums/naval-...sation-programme-hits-skids-2.html#post712669
I have also seen comments elsewhere that Pakistan will spend $78-million on a worthless frigate. Please understand that naval ships are very expensive. The fact is that GOP is broke. We have no money. We need US Aid to meet our annual budget. A brand new vessel of the OHP frigate class will cost at least $200-million to build. We are getting the hull for free; $78 -million is for the refurbishment and equipment. Thus we would have a vessel that would give 10-15 years of service at a fraction of the cost of the new. People call it a waste of money?
I request Hon Members to think with a cool head before making such puerile statements.