ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy observed Eid Miladun Nabi with religious zest and fervour. All units and ships of Pakistan Navy were illuminated to mark Milad Day of the Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him), the mercy for all creation, says a press release on Saturday. Special prayers were offered in all Naval mosques in units and residential areas for prosperity and peace in country. Moreover, the day dawned with 21 gun salute in the provincial capital, Karachi at PNS Bahadur. Mahafil-e-Milads were also arranged in various units of Pakistan Navy. Speech and Naat competitions were held in different commands of PN and glorious tributes were paid to the Prophet (Peace be upon Him). Serat-Un-Nabi (PBUH) conferences were also held in which religious scholars highlighted the teachings of the Prophet (PBUH) and presented the salient features of Uswa-e-Hasana. Meanwhile, Pakistan Navy Ship Zulfiquar while on Counter Privacy Deployment, patrolling in Gulf of Aden rendered assistance to a stranded dhow/boat of Somalia. During voyage at sea the dhow became non-operational due to malfunctioning of her propulsion system. The dhow had been waiting for rescue for many days and was left with no edibles and drinking water. PNS Zulfiquar provided required assistance and conducted towing operation for 16 hours in rough sea conditions. Eventually, the dhow was handed over to the Somalian authorities. Besides safeguarding maritime interests of Pakistan, Pakistan Navy has always been at the forefront with international community to conduct Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Operations.
