PAF s' News Section paffalcons.com Pakistan Navy received first Sword-class F22P Frigate, PNS Zulfiqar constructed for Pakistan Navy at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai, China was formally handed over to Pakistan Navy. The delivery ceremony was followed by Commissioning of the ship, in which Pakistani flag was hoisted on the ship with band playing Pakistani National anthem. The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests from Chinese Navy, Chinese Government authorities and senior officers of Pakistan Navy. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir NI(M) addressing the ceremony said that the successful and timely delivery of the First F-22P Frigate has been made possible by superb cooperation of the leadership of PLA (Navy), SASTIND, CSSC, Hudong Shipyard and CSTC. He said with the passage of time the relationship between Pakistan and China has grown deeper and fonder in all spheres of defence and economic cooperation. Pakistan is indeed proud of close association with China and this unique relationship does not draw any parallel elsewhere in the world. He said that F-22P Frigate project is the manifestation of everlasting strategic partnership between Pakistan and China. Head of Pakistan Mission and the Chief Naval Overseer, Commodore Mahmood ur Rehman SI(M) welcoming the guests said that the successful culmination of the first F-22P Frigate is the result of ardent efforts and exceptional professional competence of all personnel involved in this project, right <b>...</b>