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- ↑ "Pakistan Navy inducts its most advanced frigate, 'PNS Tughril'". gulfnews.com. 25 January 2022.
- ↑ "Pakistan Navy Commissions New Type 054 A/P Frigate 'PNS TUGHRIL'". navalnews.com. 24 January 2022.
- ↑ "Pakistan Navy inducts Sea Kings and Chinese-built frigate". shephardmedia.com. 25 January 2022.
- ↑ "Pakistan Navy Inducts WS-61 Sea King Helicopters Received from Qatar". defenseworld.net. 24 January 2022.
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