ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday applauded the Pakistan Navy’s role in the defence of the country and the dedication, bravery and sacrifices of its personnel on the occasion of Navy Day being observed today, September 08, to commemorate the military’s naval branch’s role in the 1965 war.
In their separate messages on the occasion of Navy Day, the President and Prime Minister said the entire nation is proud of the Pakistan Navy, which always stands ready to defend the country’s maritime borders.
In his message, the President said the Pakistan Navy is well equipped to deal with conventional and non-conventional naval challenges facing the country.
Reiterating the commitment to further modernize the Pakistan Navy, Asif Ali Zardari said a strong Navy is a guarantor of our security and prosperity.
Lauding the naval arm of the military, President Zardari reiterated the commitment to modernize the Pakistan Navy saying that a strong navy was a guarantor of the country’s security and prosperity.
He said the Pakistan Navy has a key role in the promotion of national defence and regional peace and the sacrifices of the heroes of the Pakistan Navy are a beacon of light for the nation.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister in his message said that the Pakistan Navy’s resolute spirit and determination despite all challenges, exemplifies their unwavering dedication to duty and passion for the country.
In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister extended his heartfelt felicitations to Pakistan Navy personnel.
“I extend my heartfelt felicitations to all members of the Pakistan Navy […] Regardless of the challenges they face, their determination and spirit remain resolute. We deeply value their service and sacrifices, and their contributions to safeguarding our maritime borders,” the premier said in a post on X.
In his message, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf said that the Navy Day marks the occasion when PN struck against the enemy with absolute impunity and bravado.
“This day stands as an enduring tribute to the selfless sacrifices of our gallant officers and sailors, whose exemplary valour continues to inspire generations and inflame the spirit of patriotism across the nation,” the navy chief said.
He also pointed out that operation ‘SOMNATH’ shines as a beacon of valour, where a formidable PN Flotilla comprising seven major warships executed a daring surprise attack on the Indian Port of Dwarka.
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