China's state-run Global Times reported that Pakistan had inducted the PNS Tughril as Pakistan declared it will "safeguard sea routes" along the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The warship is reportedly fitted with "state-of-the-art weapons and sensors", the Chinese daily said. The ship is also equipped with surface-to-surface cruise missiles including anti-submarine warfare torpedoes.
The induction ceremony for the Type 054A/P frigate was attended by top Chinese officials.
China this week launched three warships with one meant for the Pakistan Navy and another for the Royal Thailand Navy as it continues on its grand shipbuilding projects.
The warships were launched from China's Hudong Zhonghua shipyard located near Shanghai.
The Type 054AP Tughril-class warship was meant for the Pakistan Navy. The Pakistan government had signed the agreement for two warships in 2017 and an additional contract for two more ships three years ago.