KARACHI : Pakistan is a peace-loving country that does not want to be engaged in an arms race and that its strategic as well as conventional capabilities are focused towards legitimate defence needs and promotion of peace.

This was stated by Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, here on Monday. He was speaking as chief guest at the induction ceremony of PNS Shamsheer at the PN Dockyard. The vessel is a multi-mission frigate and is second of the four ships to be acquired under the F-22 P Frigate programme. The Prime Minister stated that it is a matter of great assurance and jubilation for the nation that a potent Frigate PNS Shamsheer is joining the Pakistan Navy fleet today.

He congratulated all those who are involved in the Frigate programme. Prime Minister Gilani also appreciated the focus and hard work of the Ministry of Defence Production, Pakistan Navy and the Chinese partners for a successful programme which resulted in timely completion of the second ship of the class.