ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy warship Hunain made its maiden voyage from Romania to Pakistan and visited Salalah, Oman, along the way, participating in a bilateral exercise with the Royal Omani Navy, Radio Pakistan reported on Thursday.
Earlier this week, the navies of Pakistan and Oman also conducted a bilateral exercise during the Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP) in the Gulf of Oman, “demonstrating interoperability” to undertake joint operations in the region.
Pakistan regularly conducts bilateral exercises with the navies of friendly countries to enhance maritime cooperation, promote regional stability, and strengthen overall ties. These exercises focus on improving interoperability, tactical operations and counter-terrorism capabilities. The Pakistan Navy also showcases its commitment through these exercises to collaborate with allies on maritime security efforts.
“Upon arrival at Salalah port, Pakistan Navy ship was warmly welcomed by Officers of Royal Navy of Oman,” Radio Pakistan said. “During stay at port, various bilateral activities and exchange visits were conducted to share professional knowledge and experience. Upon completion of port call, PNS HUNAIN conducted a sea exercise with Royal Navy of Oman Ship RNOV SADH to enhance interoperability between the two navies.”
Hunain is the third of Pakistan’s four yarmook-class corvettes being constructed at the Damen Naval Shipyard in Romania. Its induction ceremony will be held on Sept. 6.
Pakistan Navy warship Hunain joins bilateral exercise in Oman
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Pakistan Navy warship Hunain joins bilateral exercise in Oman
- Hunain made its maiden voyage from Romania to Pakistan and visited Salalah in Oman along the way
- Hunain is third of Pakistan’s four yarmook-class ships being built at Damen Naval Shipyard in Romania
Pakistan eyes enhancing mines, minerals cooperation with Saudi Arabia at Future Minerals Forum 2026
- Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik meets Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef in Riyadh
- Saudi minister offers to support Pakistan’s mining industry via Kingdom’s knowledge and expertise, says Pakistan’s petroleum ministry
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik met Saudi Arabia’s minister of industry and mineral resources at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh on Monday, the Pakistani petroleum ministry said, during which both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in the mines and minerals sector.
Malik is leading the Pakistani delegation at the FMF 2026 summit in Riyadh. The Jan. 13-15 event is expected to attract around 20,000 representatives from governments, businesses, multilateral and non-governmental organizations, academic institutions and trade associations from more than 160 countries, organizers said. At least 13 public and private companies from Pakistan’s mines and mineral sector are participating in the event.
“The minister held a meeting with Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef, during which both sides agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the minerals and mining sector,” the Pakistani petroleum ministry said in a statement.
The ministry said Alkhorayef pointed out “vast opportunities” for cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in the mineral sector, adding that the Kingdom would support the development of Pakistan’s mining industry through its knowledge and technical expertise.
Malik said fertilizer production and medical devices manufacturing sectors also present important opportunities for joint ventures between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has positioned itself as a leader in the global minerals and energy sectors and accelerated investments in green technologies, sustainable mining practices and international collaborations that are shaping the future of the mines and mineral industry.
Pakistan organized a minerals summit in April 2025 which saw participation from major international companies including the Canada-based Barrick Gold and officials from the US, Saudi Arabia, China, Türkiye, UK, Azerbaijan and other nations.
Islamabad also plans to organize a Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum this year to attract foreign investment in its mines and minerals sector. Pakistan lies in the middle of the mineral-rich geological zone, called the ‘Tethyan Belt,’ where one of the world’s largest copper-gold mines is currently under development at Reko Diq.
This mine is expected to start production by 2028.
