The Squadron previously operated a fleet six Tariq-class destroyers tasked with various roles, including anti-aircraft, anti-submarine, and anti-surface warfare.
[1] The formation date of the 25th Destroyer Squadron is not widely documented.
[7] The squadron later operated a fleet of Type 21 frigates, which were acquired from the United Kingdom and inducted into the navy between 1993 and 1995.
Since their induction, these ships underwent modernization upgrades, incorporating advanced weapons and sensor systems to enhance their capability in modern naval operations.
Many Pakistani admirals, including Faisal Abbasi, Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, and Naveed Ashraf were promoted to the rank of admiral.