PN celebrates Navy Day to honour martyrs, Ghazis

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy (PN) celebrated ‘Navy Day’ to honour heroic achievements of our Ghazis and Shuhada who fought gallantly against a much bigger adversary with absolute courage and profound faith in Allah SWT.

The ‘Navy Day’ is a glorious reminiscence of the daring operation ‘SOMNATH’, when Pakistan Navy Warships destroyed important shore installations and inflicted irreparable damage to the Indian pride. Pakistan Navy lone Submarine Ghazi reigned and remained unchallenged at sea throughout the war.

In his message on the occasion, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi said that 8th September, marks a golden chapter in Pakistan's rich naval history and rekindles hope and pride in new generation.

On this day, he said Pakistan Navy acknowledges the sacrifices and spirit of naval heroes who epitomized grit, courage and valour during the 1965 War. "Today, Pakistan Navy being a potent naval force in the region is alive to its growing responsibilities and role to vigilantly guard the country's maritime interests," the Naval Chief said.

The Naval Chief also underlined that all ranks of Pakistan Navy reiterate solidarity with their Kashmiri brethren and denounce the blatant annexation of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJ&K).

The day dawned with special prayers offered in all naval mosques for peace and prosperity of the country and particularly for the success of Kashmir struggle. Quran Khawani was arranged for eternal peace of Shuhada of the 1965 war. Flag hoisting ceremonies were held at all naval units and establishments.

More than 500 ration bags were distributed by Pakistan Navy Women Association (PNWA) among deserving families of Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. In connection with Navy Day Celebrations Pakistan Navy also organised “Pakistan Navy COMWEST Cricket Cup” at Gwadar, 24 local teams are participating in the event. Final match of the event will be played on 23rd September.