Important because Gujarat shares maritime border with Pakistan(video)

Karachi, 4 September 2013

This piece of news is important to us in Gujarat, because our state shares maritime boundary with Pakistan, our Dwarka coast has been attacked by Pakistan during the war in last century. This piece of news is also important to create more awareness about Chinese designs. China has controlled Pakistan’s Gwadar port under its strategic garland policy.

Pakistan has inducted an F-22P frigate made with Chinese assistance into its navy, with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif participating in the ceremony and lauding China’s cooperation. PNS Aslat was built in a shipyard in Karachi with technology transferred by China.

The PNS Aslat is equipped with surface and surface-to-air missiles, torpedoes and an electronic warfare system. Addressing the induction ceremony, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif acknowledged Beijing’s assistance in building the frigate and said that the two sides share time-tested relations.

He also made a mention of China’s support in developing Gwadar deep-sea port, saying the facility will help open new vistas of growth and prosperity in hinterland like Balochistan.