Pakistan celebrates Navy Day with devotion; commemorates 1965 war heroics

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy is celebrating Navy Day with great dedication, honouring the valour and sacrifices of its sailors during the 1965 war, a statement by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday.

The day began with special prayers in all mosques of the Pakistan Navy, seeking national security and the success of Kashmir’s freedom struggle.

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Navy Day marks the anniversary of ‘Operation Somnath’ on September 8, 1965, when Pakistan Navy ships launched an attack on the Indian port of Dwarka, destroying its radar station and delivering a significant blow to the enemy. During the same war, Pakistan’s only submarine at the time, ‘Ghazi’, maintained dominance in the Indian Ocean, paralyzing an Indian Navy five times larger and securing Pakistan’s coasts.

In a message on this occasion, Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf hailed the significance of September 8 as a “golden chapter” in Pakistan Navy’s history, reflecting the eternal sacrifices and bravery of its sailors. He highlighted the Navy’s status as a strong force in the region, continuously enhancing its capabilities with the addition of modern warships, submarines, and maritime aircraft to strengthen the country’s naval defence.

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On Navy Day, officers, CPOs, sailors, and civilians of the Pakistan Navy reaffirmed their pledge to stand resolutely for the defence of the nation, vowing to protect Pakistan against any aggression, until their last breath and last drop of blood.

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