PNS Hunain cut across an Indian warship’s patrol path at high speed, striking the vessel’s port side and leaving a deep, several‑foot‑wide scar along the hull—yet the Indian ship reported no damage. The Indian Navy said the Pakistani vessel violated basic standard‑of‑procedure rules by maneuvering too close and at unsafe speed, a breach that triggered the collision during a routine surveillance mission. NEWPAR The incident prompted New Delhi’s Ministry of External Affairs to lodge a formal protest, citing the violation of Article 10 of the 1991 India‑Pakistan agreement on advance notice for military exercises. In a statement, the ministry called the conduct “unacceptable and unprofessional.” NEWPAR Pakistan’s Chargé d’Affaires was summoned to the ministry the following day, where the Indian side demanded a detailed explanation and compensation for the damage inflicted. The Pakistani navy, meanwhile, has begun repairs on the Yarmuk‑class patrol vessel, which will remain in port until the hull integrity is restored. NEWPAR Analysts warn that the incident could strain an already fragile maritime relationship, with India likely to seek reparations and Pakistan reviewing its operational protocols to prevent a repeat. The next diplomatic engagement is scheduled for the end of September, when both sides will negotiate the terms of any compensation and future joint patrol guidelines.