ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship, PNS Alamgir, visited Port Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, taking a break from its patrolling duties in the North Arabian Sea, a press statement from the Pakistan Navy said on Saturday.
The visit was part of a regional maritime security patrols project that aims to ensure the safety of international shipping along critical choke points, and for the two navies to discuss maritime cooperation.
Upon arrival at the port, the ship was given a warm reception, according to the statement, with PNS Alamgir’s Commanding Officer calling on the Deputy Western Fleet Commander Royal Saudi Naval Forces, to convey the Pakistan Navy Chief’s felicitations on Saudi National Day to their counterparts in the Kingdom.
The reception included a dinner hosted in honor of the visiting navy, with a dinner hosted onboard the ship that was attended by prominent guests including diplomats from Russia, Turkey, Somalia, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Philippines, Cameron, Egypt and Thailand.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have a long history of maritime cooperation and collaboration, and PNS Alamgir’s short stay at the Jeddah port was a step to further enhance ties and initiatives between the two navies.
PNS Alamgir is fitted with state of the art weapons and sensors, and is capable of undertaking a wide range of maritime operations, the navy’s statement said.
Upon completion of the visit, the ship resumed its role in the North Arabian Sea where it is deployed for regional maritime security patrol.
Pakistan navy ship takes break from duties, visits Port Jeddah to warm welcome
Pakistan navy ship takes break from duties, visits Port Jeddah to warm welcome
- The two navies met to discuss maritime cooperation and security along critical choke points
- Upon completion of the visit, the ship resumed its role in the North Arabian Sea
Pakistan U19 to open tri-series against Afghanistan on Saturday in Zimbabwe
- Pakistan enter the tournament as U19 Asia Cup champions after beating India by 191 runs in Dubai
- The tri-series is seen as key preparation for next month’s U19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s under-19 cricket team will begin their tri-series campaign against Afghanistan on Saturday in Harare, using the tournament as a key preparation for next month’s ICC Men’s U19 World Cup co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Pakistan, the reigning ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup champions, are competing in the 50-over tri-series alongside Afghanistan and hosts Zimbabwe, with each team playing the others twice before the top two advance to the final on Jan. 6.
Pakistan won the eight-team Asia Cup in Dubai earlier this month, beating India by 191 runs in the final, and will play a minimum of four matches in the tri-series, starting at Harare Sports Club on Saturday.
“The Asia Cup was a good win for us and the players showed great morale and intensity,” Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf said, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). “The tri-series is very important for the players and will help us find the right combinations ahead of the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup.”
Pakistan will face Zimbabwe on Dec. 29 before meeting Afghanistan again on Jan. 2, followed by a second match against the hosts on Jan. 4. Matches will be played across venues in Harare, including Harare Sports Club, Prince Edward School and Sunrise Sports Club.
The tri-series is being seen as an important warm-up ahead of the U19 World Cup, which will be held from Jan. 15 to Feb. 6. Pakistan are placed in Group C and will play all their group-stage matches in Harare.
“The conditions here are similar and will be beneficial for our World Cup preparations,” Yousaf said. “Both teams in the tournament are strong and competitive and we respect every opposition as we look forward to a competitive event.”
Pakistan will open their World Cup campaign against England on Jan. 16, followed by matches against Scotland and Zimbabwe, with the Super Six stage beginning on Jan. 25 and the final scheduled for Feb. 6 at Harare Sports Club.
