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 recall Shadab Khan for Sri Lanka T20I series as World Cup looms
- Shadab Khan, 27, last played for Pakistan in June before he underwent a shoulder surgery
- Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Muhammad Rizwan to miss series due to Big Bash League
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Sunday it has named former captain Shadab Khan in the 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series scheduled to take place against Sri Lanka next month, as the Green Shirts prepare for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Khan, 27, last represented Pakistan in June this year before he underwent a shoulder surgery. Khan is currently featuring in the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia after going through a rehabilitation program at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore.
“All-rounder Shadab Khan has returned to the T20I side as the Men’s National Selection Committee named a 15-member squad for the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to take place later next month,” the PCB said in a statement.
A host of key players such as Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf and Mohammad Rizwan have not been included in the series as they are featuring in the BBL.
Uncapped Pakistani wicketkeeper-batter Khawaja Nafay has also been included in the Sri Lanka squad. The 23-year-old right-handed batter has recently been part of the Pakistan Shaheens squad. He has featured in 32 T20 matches and has scored at a strike rate of 132.81.
The Pakistan team will depart for Sri Lanka in the first week of January 2026, with all three T20Is scheduled to be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium (RDICS) in Dambulla on Jan. 7, 9 and 11.
“The series will provide Pakistan an opportunity to finalize their squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, set to take place in India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March,” the PCB said.
“Pakistan are scheduled to play all their matches in Colombo, Sri Lanka.”
SQUAD:
Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmad, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wk), Usman Tariq
