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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday launched its fourth Hangor-class submarine, &ldquo;Ghazi,&rdquo; at the Shuangliu Base in China&rsquo;s Wuhan, the official statement said, marking another milestone in the Pakistan Navy&rsquo;s submarine modernization program.&nbsp;In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the launch reflects steady progress on the bilateral submarine project between Pakistan and China.&nbsp;&ldquo;The Pakistan Navy has achieved a major milestone as all four submarines being constructed in China are now undergoing rigorous sea trials and are in the final stages of handover to Pakistan,&rdquo; the ISPR said.&nbsp;The military&rsquo;s media wing said the submarine program is being executed under an agreement signed between the governments of Pakistan and China for the acquisition of eight Hangor-class submarines.&nbsp;&ldquo;Under this contract, four submarines are being built in China, while the remaining four will be constructed in Pakistan by Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works Limited under Transfer of Technology,&rdquo; the statement added.&nbsp;According to the ISPR, the Hangor-class submarines will be equipped with advanced weapons and sensors, enabling them to engage targets from standoff ranges.&nbsp;It said submarines would play a &ldquo;key role in maintaining peace and stability in the region.&rdquo;&nbsp;Senior officials from Pakistan and China attended the launching ceremony, underscoring the &ldquo;deepening bilateral cooperation&rdquo; between the two countries in the defense sector.&nbsp;The Hangor-class project is a central component of the Pakistan Navy&rsquo;s efforts to enhance its undersea warfare capabilities and strengthen maritime security.

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Pakistan Navy’s fourth Hangor-class submarine, Ghazi, launched in China, all four China-built vessels undergo sea trials, while remaining submarines will be locally built under technology transfer agreement.

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