PNS Zulfiqar

Last updated April 11, 2024

At least three ships of the Pakistan Navy have been named PNS Zulfiqar (sometimes romanised as Zulfiquar). They are named after Zulfiqar, the legendary sword of Ali, the fourth Muslim Caliph.

PNS Zulfiqar (K265), ex HMS Deveron, ex HMIS Dhanush, a River-class frigate
PNS Zulfiqar (F262), ex HMS Apollo (F70), a batch 3B broadbeam Leander-class frigate
PNS Zulfiquar (251), a F-22P Zulfiquar-class frigate

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