The HMG PK-16 is a Pakistani belt-fed air-cooled gas-operated heavy machine gun designed and produced by the Pakistan Ordnance Factories.
[1][3][4] It was first unveiled on 23 November 2016 on the IDEAS defence exhibition[1][4] Its name might suggest its introduction in 2016.
[2] The HMG PK-16 shows some similarities to the Soviet DShK, as well as the Chinese W85 and Type 54 Machine gun.
[2] It is a comparatively light weight and suitable for low intensity operations.
[1][3] It fires 540-600 rounds per minute[1][3] with each bullet traveling at speed of 810 m/s.