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Detailed explanation-1: -Pakistan has been working relentlessly to boost the capabilities of its Navy. The PNS Tughril is the lead ship of the Type 054-A/P frigate, which has been made by China and touted as a game-changer for the Islamic nation.

Detailed explanation-2: -China has delivered its largest and most advanced warship to Pakistan as it seeks to beef up the navy of its all-weather ally in the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean, where it has increased its own naval presence in recent years.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first Type 054A/P frigate, the PNS Tughril, joined the Pakistan Navy Fleet in January.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Type 054A is a multi-role frigate and is recognized as the backbone of the PLAN fleet of surface combatants with 30 vessels in commission. They have a length of 134 meters, a beam of 16 meters for a displacement of 4, 000 tons. They have a crew complement of 165 sailors and are fitted with: a H/PJ-26 76mm main gun.

Detailed explanation-5: -In August 2021, Pakistan Navy’s first MILGEM-class corvette ship, named PNS Babur, was launched at a shipyard in Istanbul. In November 2021, KS&EW announced the keel laying of the fourth and final MILGEM-class corvette for the Pakistan Navy.