According to Inter-Services Public Relations, the induction ceremony of the ATR 77 plane was held in Karachi. Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza was the chief guest of the ceremony.
ISPR said that the new ATR-77 plane is equipped with the latest technology and weaponry which would add to the operational capabilities of the Pakistan Navy. Naval Chief Admiral Muhammad Ahmed Khan Niazi and serving and retired officers of all three armed forces participated in the ceremony.

According to ISPR & Pak Navy Media Wing addressing the ceremony Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza highlighted the strategic changes in the Indian Ocean. It said that the Navy is determined to face any challenge that comes their way.