KARACHI, May 20(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced worth Rs100 billion appreciation amount for the workers of the PNS Badr – the third Pakistan Navy MILGEM class corvette which was built at the Karachi Shipyard as part of the joint defence cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey – and lauded them for their efforts that was also continued in the coronavirus pandemic when the most parts of the world were at standstill.
“This is yet another great example of cooperation between Turkey and Pakistan under the leadership of Tayyip Erdogan, who is not just a great brother but also a great supporter of Pakistan’s cause,” says PM Shehbaz Sharif at the launching ceremony of PNS Badr, the third Pakistan Navy MILGEM class corvette, at the Karachi Shipyard.
Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar and Chief of the Naval Staff Amjad Khan Niazi were also present. As part of the bilateral partnership between Pakistan and Turkey, two ships each will be constructed in both countries. The launch of the first ship PNS Babr was held in August in Turkey last year.