Navy Day remembers 1965 Op Somnath

Pakistan Navy Day celebrated with patriotic zeal

ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan Navy Day was celebrated on Sunday to honour the heroic achievements of the veterans and martyrs of Pakistan Navy, who fought gallantly against a much bigger adversary in the 1965 war.

Navy Day is a glorious reminiscence of daring operation 'Somnath', when the Pakistani warships destroyed important shore installations and inflicted irreparable damage to the Indian side.

"The Navy Day is a remarkable day in our naval history, where our fearless warriors, driven by unshakeable resolve, struck against the enemy with absolute impunity and bravado," Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf said in his message.

Operation 'SOMNATH' shines as a beacon of valour, where a formidable Pakistan Navy Flotilla comprising seven major warships executed a daring surprise attack on the Indian Port of Dwarka.

In their separate messages on the occasion, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif applauded the Pakistan Navy for its dedication, bravery and sacrifices.

The president said that the Pakistan Navy was well equipped to deal with conventional and non-conventional challenges. Reiterating his commitment to modernise the Navy, he said: "A strong Navy is a guarantor of our security."

In a post on social media platform X, the prime minister said that Pakistan Navy's resolute spirit and determination despite all challenges, exemplifies their unwavering dedication to duty and passion for the country.