During his visit, PM Abbasi was briefed on the history of Pakistan Navy’s submarine force and achievements made by this elite force during the 1965 and 1971 wars. Abbasi becomes first Pakistani PM to fly a military helicopterHe was presented with Pakistan Navy’s traditional insignia of ‘Dolphin’, the first prime minister of the country to have received this distinction. The prime minister expressed his utmost satisfaction on the operational preparedness of Pakistan Navy. Premier Abbasi witnessed the operational exercises from Pakistan Navy Ship NASR. Aboard the ship the prime minister was briefed on the overall conduct of operational demonstration.

Source: The Express Tribune December 24, 2017 18:16 UTC