"Construction of first two ships has already been completed and will be delivered to Pakistan Navy in August and December this year after successful completion of on going trials," a Navy statement said.
"Weapons systems to be installed on first ship have been successfully demonstrated at the optimum performances and ranges," it said.
Construction of the third F-22P Frigate is also progressing as per schedule. This ship has been successfully launched at Shanghai on May 28, 2009, in an impressive ceremony attended by both Pakistani and Chinese dignitaries.
Construction of fourth ship was started in March this year at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works and will be delivered to Pakistan Navy in April 2013.
Pakistan Navy is acquiring four new F-22P class frigates under collaboration with China as first three ships are being constructed at Hudong Shanghai and last one at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering works.
