The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) Saif arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill visit today and it was welcomed the ship in compliance with naval traditions, upon her arrival, Navy said. PNS Saif is 123 m in length and 13.2 m in width. The ship which has a replenishment capacity of 3,144 tons is comprised of 225 crew members.
During its 4 day official visit in Sri Lanka, the crew of PNS Saif will take part in several programmes including friendly sports events organized by the Sri Lankan Navy. The Pakistan Naval Ship is scheduled to depart from the Colombo harbour on 8th of this month.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to vacate his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo this morning, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) source said.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill was passed by a majority of 150 in parliament today. However the opposition MP’s were absent during the voting.
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