Pakistan - Gen Shameem visits Ormara Naval base

Islamabad—General Khalid Shameem Wynne, NI(M), Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee visited Jinnah Naval Base (JNB) at Ormara. A detailed briefing was given to him about the base, developmental projects and the efforts in hand to promote civil military relationship.

The Chairman along with Commander Pakistan Fleet later boarded Pakistan Navy Submarine HASHMAT for a day trip to sea where he witnessed Submarine’s operational/combat display and spent some time with the crew. He was given a comprehensive brief on Agost 70 Submarine’s Warfare capabilities.

The Chairman lauded the professionalism of submarine crew and expressed his satisfaction at the combat readiness of PN submarine force. Recording his remarks, he appreciated the high morale of PN personnel and also paid rich tributes to veterans of PN submarine force for developing a formidable arm of PN which is a significant contributor to overall national defence.