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Pakistan's US & Chinese F-22P Frigates 3 Shipyards in Karachi, Qasim & Gwader

The Pakistan Navy is working towards the triple goals of indigenous production, the maritime safety of the the Pakistani coastline as well as the defense of the Gulf from the hegemony of Bharat (aka India). To achieve its goals, the PN is is actively working to develop its own manufacturing base. The Karachi Shipyard has been an integral part of that strategy. Duplicating the KSEW is one strategy to expedite the production of ships in Pakistan. Pakistan gets Chinese F-22P Frigates & help to upgrade the Karachi Shipyard upgrade. The friendly countries of China and Pakistan are working on  new Shipyard in Gwador, and another one in Port Qasim for starters. There is much discussion about a new pipeline to China. The two sister countries are also working on the Sino-Pakistan AWACs.

ISLAMABAD (APP) – Commissioning of F-22P frigate for Pakistan – PNS Shamsheer - was held on Saturday at Shanghai, China, where Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Nauman Bashir was the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, Admiral Nauman said, “Pak-China friendship is deep rooted, everlasting and is further bolstering day by day. This exemplary friendship has always remained a source of close cooperation in the strategic and other defence fields.” Nationn. December 19th, 2009

After the successful creation of the joint production facilites to produce the JF-Thunder aircraft, Pakistan is now the recpient of four Frigates from China. The 4th and successive Frigates will be manufactured in the upgraded Karachi Shipyad facilities. The Frigates also come with helicopters and accessories.After the successful creation of the joint production facilites to produce the JF-Thunder aircraft, Pakistan is now the recpient of four Frigates from China. The 4th and successive Frigates will be manufactured in the upgraded Karachi Shipyad facilities. The Frigates also come with helicopters and accessories.After the successful creation of the joint production facilities to produce the JF-Thunder aircraft, Pakistan is now the recpient of four Frigates from China. The 4th and successive Frigates will be manufactured in the upgraded Karachi shipyard facilities. The Frigates also come with helicopters and accessories.

It is ironic that in the 70s, the very same Karachi Shipyard manufactured a ship for China called the “Hetian”.

This serial production of the Frigates from the Karachi Shipyard will begin soon and the Frigates will be stationed at the three ports of Pakistan.

After the successful creation of the joint production facilites to produce the JF-Thunder aircraft, Pakistan is now the recpient of four Frigates from China. The 4th and successive Frigates will be manufactured in the upgraded Karachi Shipyad facilities. The Frigates also come with helicopters and accessories.

Government of Pakistan has approved a plan to establish two new large sized shipyards at Gwadar in Balochistan Province (”Gwadar Shipyard”) and Port Qasim near Karachi in Sindh Province (”Qasim Shipyard”) on a fast track basis.The Navy’s six frigates include six ex-British Amazon class (PNS Babur) ships. These are expected to retire between 2010 and 2020.In 2005 Pakistan ordered four F-22P light frigates from China in a deal worth $600 million. The first is expected to be commissioned 2009[4] and the remainder by 2013. One of the F-22Ps will be built in the Karachi Shipyard. The F-22P is an improved version of the Type 053H3 Jiangwei II class light frigate, it has a displacement of at least 2500 tons. The first F-22P will be called PNS Zulfiqar, and thus become the Zulfiqar Class.
 
BEIJING (China), July 28, 2009: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Noman Bashir has said that the induction of P-22 frigate in Pakistan Navy was a very big leap forward not only in respect of Pak-China bilateral co-operation but it also help enhance country’s defence capability, adding “we are looking beyond P-22 frigates”. Pakistan looks beyond P-22 frigates, says Admiral Noman, ‘Pakistan TImes’ China Bureau

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According to Janes the Pakistan Navy is expected to place a formal request to the U.S. for six Oliver Hazard Perry class frigates to augment its surface fleet. These may replace the Type-21s and act as stop-gaps until new-built frigates and corvettes are commissioned. The weapons and systems on the PN FFG-7 have not yet been disclosed, but they could include the Mk 41 Vertical Launch System for the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) as well as Mk 32 torpedo tubes for Mk 46 Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) torpedoes.

According to Janes’ IDEAS2004 interview with former Pakistan Navy Chief ex-Admiral Karimullah at least four additional new-built frigates will be acquired by the navy. The new frigate will be larger and superior to the F-22P; it will likely have a better air defence system and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability; and use more advanced sensors, radar and electronics. Kanwa recently reported that the Pakistan Navy has shown recent interest in the Chinese Type 054A frigate. Another potential option could be the TKMS MEKO A-200 frigate.Wikipedia

The Frigates jointly built by Pakistan and China will go a long way in preventing agression against Pakistan.

The first of four F-22P frigates ordered by the Pakistani navy from China three years ago will be launched on Monday from a Shanghai shipyard.

The deal marks the navy’s first purchase of a major fighting unit from China. In the past, it procured such military hardware from Western countries including Britain and France.

Pakistani Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir, who will attend the launch ceremony, said the frigates will “form a very important component” of the country’s surface fleet.

“They will be deployed for the defense of our maritime interests and to meet our commitments in other aspects of maritime diplomacy,” he said yesterday in Beijing, adding the shift from West to East displays the navy’s confidence in Chinese industry.

As well as the four frigates, the deal will include the transfer of Chinese naval shipbuilding technology to its neighbor, as the last vessel is expected to be finished at a shipyard in Karachi, Pakistan, in 2013, under an agreement signed in April 2005.

This will be “a catalyst” for cooperation on the construction of vessels, Tahir said.

“It will enhance Pakistan’s capabilities in shipbuilding and also the Karachi shipyard’s capabilities in managing the construction of a large warship,” he said.

The importance of the launch has extended beyond collaboration in shipbuilding. It also acts as testimony to the two Asian nations’ strong ties in military cooperation in a broader sense, Tahir said.

Beijing and Islamabad, capital of Pakistan, have always enjoyed sound military cooperation, and last March, the PLA navy took part in its first-ever multilateral naval exercise AMAN-07 in Karachi.

“We were very happy to see the PLA ships operating with other navies of the world in Pakistani waters. And of course their performance was excellent and exemplary,” Tahir said, adding Pakistan will host a similar exercise next March.

“We are very hopeful the PLA ships will participate again with the navies of other countries in the interests of stability in the world’s maritime domain.”

On Thursday, the naval chief met with China’s Defense Minister General Liang Guanglie, with whom he spoke of deepening exchanges and cooperation between the defense departments and armed forces of the two countries.

Liang said the defense departments and militaries have maintained long-term exchanges and conducted multilevel cooperation across a wide range of fields.

He also said he hopes the two sides will make joint efforts to promote exchanges and bilateral cooperation to serve the development of the strategic cooperative partnership of the two countries. China-made frigate ready to set sail for Pakistan By Zhang Haizhou (China Daily) Updated: 2008-04-05 09:14

Brecorder quoted Mr Yousuf Raza Gilani Prime minister of Pakistan as saying that the government has adopted a ‘vision for new shipyards and development of shipbuilding industry on a grand scale.

Mr Gilani said that the government would move in this direction at a very fast pace and added that together, we will ensure that Pakistan becomes a leading shipbuilding country in the region, in line with its true potential and ideal location.

He was speaking at the launching ceremony of Stus No 1 first small tanker cum utility’ ship being built by Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works for Pakistan navy.

Mr Gilani further said that the shipbuilding is an industry which can act as a catalyst for overall industrial development, leading to economic development, large scale employment generation and poverty alleviation. He added that this is a labor intensive industry and is best suited for developing countries like Pakistan.

Mr Gilani also urged each and every individual, working in KSEW, or related with these activities, to work with dedication for the progress of KSEW and the shipbuilding industry in the country. He also congratulated Karachi Shipyard management for early achievement of launching milestone, and appreciated the efforts of its architects, engineers and workers involved to accomplish the prestigious task.

Mr Iftikhar Ahmed Rao MD of Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works said that two ships of this type were being built by KSEW for Pakistan navy at a cost of USD 11 million each. The first ship of this series was already launched, while both ships would be completed by February, 2010.

The KSEW is the only heavy engineering industry of Pakistan that is catering for shipbuilding, ship repairing and heavy or general engineering requirements. It has played a historical role in transferring of technology and broadening the industrial base of the country. KSEW was established in mid-fifties as a project of PIDC, and was incorporated as a public limited company in 1957. Pakistan shipbuilding industry to be developed on grand scale. Friday, Jan 16, 2009.

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The Gwadar Shipyard is planned to be established at Gwadar East Bay (Shamba Ismail area), on an area of approximately 500 acres (2 sq. kilometers approx). Initially planned to carry out ship repairs, it shall lead to ship building of up to Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) and Ultra large Crude Carrier (ULCC) size and will have at least two dry docks of approximately 600,000 DWT.

The Qasim Shipyard is planned to be developed adjacent to Korangi Fish Harbour (Port Qasim Area), on an area of 500 acres (2 Sq. kilometers approx) with at least two dry docks of 600,000 DWT. Main function of this shipyard will be building of large ships up to VLCC/ULCC size and construction of Offshore / Onshore Oil Rigs. It will also have ship repair facilities.

The Shipyards are to be developed with minimum financial support from the Government of Pakistan. The projects are conceived in a manner, whereby the private sector will be responsible for designing, financing, building, operating and maintaining the Shipyards.

On behalf of the Government of Pakistan, Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited is seeking advisory services from internationally qualified and experienced advisory firms ideally led by a reputable international financial institution / investment bank and comprising of requisite technical, legal and other consultants to assist the Government of Pakistan in planning, development and implementation of these projects.

Proposals for advisory services for both projects separately are solicited from internationally qualified and experienced advisory firms with demonstrable experience in structuring world class shipyard development related transactions.

The Request for Proposal (RFP) package including the Terms of Reference (TOR) and other relevant information can be downloaded from the following websites:

(i) Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works’ Official website

(ii) Planning Commission’s official website

(iii) Infrastructure Project Development Facility’s official website

(iv) Public Procurement Regulatory Authority’s official website

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LONDON: The UK and Pakistan are discussing a deal under which the Pakistan Navy (PN) could acquire up to three Type 42 Batch 3 destroyers following their retirement from the Royal Navy (RN), Jane’s Defense has learned.

Meanwhile, Pakistan is conducting a separate dialogue with the United States regarding the availability of additional FFG 7 frigates, as the PN looks to recapitalise a large part of its surface combatant force through second-hand acquisitions.

The PN frigate force currently comprises six ex-RN Type 21s constituting the 25th Destroyer Squadron. Transferred between 1993 and 1994, these ships – now known as the Tariq class – have undergone significant modernisation since transfer, but all are now over 30 years old and becoming increasingly difficult to support.

Pakistan also has four F22P frigates on order from China with the first, Zulfiquar, due to be accepted into service later this year. Pakistan in the frame for Type 42 Destroyers. Online News

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6 Responses to “Pakistan's US & Chinese F-22P Frigates 3 Shipyards in Karachi, Qasim & Gwader”

  1. Agent X says:

    good news but in response india gets this http://indopakdef.com/indian-stealth-destroyer-ins-kochi-launched/#more-952
    i tnk it is beter then pak f22-P

  2. rich05 says:

    moin saab,

    we have a huge naval man powere, we surely can get some sailor to paddle if the ship has no engine, remmember we r 1200 million strong and many are jobless so easy to find people who r good with the oars we r anyway an inferior military power, as per ur arguments all along, we can even use it for fishing, to put it to some use

    but as per ur above report u have a very strong and efficient military hardware, then y is USA bombing ur territory at will

    without pkistn retaliating in any way

    Rgds

    richie rodrigues

    • Moin Ansari says:

      “Rich”:

      Good luck to paddling your “Nuclear Subamarine” which doesn’t have a nuclear engine or any other power source. Two years later, the plan to rip apart the “Submarine” and then put in an engine. The wrold calls it a rust bucket.

      Good luck to paddling under water!

      Not sure why you keep repeating yourself. If you think repetition will convince anyone–don’t worry. No one is convinced.

      The drone killed the Bharati agent called Bait Mehsud.

      The Maoists are killing hundreds of people everyday and contol 20 out of 29 states.

    • Moin Ansari says:

      Rich: Not sure which palnet you live on…but please do visit http://www.hinduunity.com/aboutus.html

      http://www.aboutus.org/HinduUnity.org

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      Mumbai: The Hindu extremist outfit Bajrang Dal held in Mumbai a 3-day training camp concluding on Sunday. According to a report in The Asian Age the outfit had not taken any permission from the police for organizing the camp. Umesh Gaikwad, convener of the Mumbai division of Bajrang Dal has been quoted as saying that the camp was part of the camps held around Diwali and in December for three days and during summer vacation for seven days.

      BAJRANG DAL STARTS CAMPUS RECRUITMENT

      Ahmedabad: Could moral policing soon be a stark reality in college campuses across Gujarat? Bajrang Dal is now eyeing college campuses in the state for fresh recruitments.

      In an unprecedented move, Bajrang Dal recruiters have swooped down upon college campuses on the state to garner active memberships in the state.

      The move follows the decision taken at a national convention held in Indore in early November where co-ordinators decided that youth from the colleges should be roped into the organisation to scale up its eroding membership base.

      The beginning expectedly is being made from Gujarat, considered the Hindutva laboratory in India.

      State Bajrang Dal leaders said that it has been decided that Dal activists will form a committee in each college to attract more youth members into its fold. The initial target for the state Dal officials is to add one lakh more members as part of the current drive.

      “Given the intial recruitment trends, Bajrang Dal activists will easily be able to attract nearly 1.5 lakh youth into its fold,” said state general secretary Kaushik Mehta.

      Bajrang Dal state co-ordinator Amrut Thakoreji said that each committee in the college will comprise five active members who will take charge of each campus and plan their activities.

      Meanwhile, political observers are wary that the Bajrang Dal descending upon campuses may have serious political implications given the fallout between the Narendra Modi-led BJP and radical wings led by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal.

      There have been acute differences between the party and its rightist wings especially in the Modi regime in the past eight years where under the CM’s leadership the very existence of the VHP and Bajrang Dal came under threat as the party proved it could win elections without the support of its radical ground workers.

      “That BJP and VHP cannot see eye to eye is an open secret in the state. There is all possibility that Bajrang Dal’s entrance in the campuses will lead to its clashes with the BJP students wing, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP),” said an expert.

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      Home » News » General » Ban on Sanatan Sanstha

      R. R. Patil demands ban on Bajarang Dal, Sanatan & SIMI
      October 14, 2008

      Ashwin Pournima

      Mumbai: An interview of Home Minister R. R. Patil by a Muslim journalist Mr Samar Khadas was published on the front page of the daily ‘ Loksatta’ on 9.10.2008 under the above heading.Following is the account of the interview along with our counter arguments.

      There is an urgent need to ban extremist organizations like Bajarang Dal, Sanatan Prabhat and SIMI who are involved in spreading terror all over the nation through various means thereby hindering the financial,social and cultural progress of the nation.

      We are going to ask the central government to ban them.This was told to ‘Loksatta’ by State’s Deuty Chief Minister and Home Minister Mr R. R. Patil.

      The President of Rashtravadi Congress Mr Sharad Pawar is severely criticizing RSS and its subordinate organizations for last many days.On this background the present speech of Mr R.R. Patil rgarding banning Bajarang Dal has given a green signal to the State Police.The country like Bharat withits varied Religions, sects, languages and culture could establish its own in the world competition only because of the secular and progressive constitution given to us by the Nation’s constitution makers.
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      Air Rifle Training at Bajrang Dal Camp at Sector 16 Faridabad
      By FaridabadMetro News Service
      Sunday, June 07, 2009 5:56 PM Faridabad The Bajrang Dal Camp being held at Geeta Convent School at Sector 16, Faridabad had air rifle training and other physical exercises demonstrated to the invitees. The camp is called “Prantiya Sharya Parsikshan Varg Shivir” This camp had two shifts and is training youth on Lathi Charge, Judo, Karate, Rifle Target
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  3. sinwana says:

    i will see usa & india

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