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President Rodrigo Duterte on December 14 visited Pakistan Navy Zulfiguar-class frigate PNS Saif (FFG-253) docked in Manila South Harbor. Zulfiguar means sword.

President Duterte who toured the ship was briefed on the armaments and capabilities of the Pakistan Navy warship by its Commanding Officer Captain Shahzad Iqbal.

PNS Saif is a F-22P or Zulfiquar-class frigate constructed at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard. Hudong-Zhonghua is a wholly owned subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation.

The Zulfiquar-class is an updated model of the Type 053H3 frigates of China.

The Pakistani warship is in Manila for a three-day goodwill visit which will include series of confidence-building engagements with Philippine Navy.

Prior to visiting Philippines, PNS Saif made stops in China and Thailand. Its next destination is Malaysia.