Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi take charge as Pakistan Naval Chief

Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi take charge as Pakistan Naval Chief today (Wednesday).

Outgoing Naval Chief Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi handed over the command scroll to the New Naval Chief.

Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi take charge

He did so at the formal change of command ceremony in Islamabad on Wednesday.

While speaking on the occasion, outgoing Naval Chief Zafar Mahmood Abbasi said Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi has a distinguished career.

He expressed the confidence Mr. Niazi will lead Pakistan Navy to new heights.

Admiral Abbasi said that during his tenure as the Naval Chief, his special emphasis remained on combat readiness and professional competence.

He also gave a complete overview of the development strategies of Pakistan Navy.

Outgoing Naval Chief said these are aligned with the evolving threats and challenges.

He said fleet size of fifty plus ships including twenty major ships was envisioned to improve the capabilities of the naval force.

He said four Chinese Frigates will be inducted in the next few years.

Moreover, four Turkish medium class ships will be inducted between 2023 and 2025.

He said Hangor submarine project in collaboration with China is progressing well with four submarines being built in China and four in Pakistan.

The outgoing Naval Chief said these submarines will be delivered to Pakistan in the next few years.

He said this project will transform us from a submarine operating Navy to a submarine building Navy.

He said a major naval base for surface ships is being developed at Gwadar to enhance Pakistan Navy’s operational flexibility along our coast.

New Naval Chief Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi

New Naval Chief Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi was commissioned in Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1985.

He has served on various command and staff posts.

He is a recipient of Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Sitara-i-Basalat.

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