Pakistan Navy celebrates 53rd anniversary of Pakistan Navy Day

ISLAMABAD, Sep 08 (APP):Pakistan Navy Saturday ‘Pakistan Navy Day’ to commemorate its stunning performance
against a much bigger and devious enemy during the 1965 War, said a press
release issued here by Directorate of Public Relations of Pakistan Navy.
Daring attack by Pakistan Navy Warships on
Dwarka and confinement of entire Indian Navy Fleet by PN Submarine GHAZI are
the glorious reminiscence of the day.
In his message on
the occasion, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi said that Pakistan
Navy commemorates this day to pay tributes to Ghazis and War heroes whose
sacrifices and gallant acts instill in us a renewed spirit and unabating
resolve.
While fondly
remembering the daring acts of our officers and men who humbled and frustrated
the adversary, this day calls for rekindling the spirit of sacrifice and
selfless devotion to the country, he said.
The Naval Chief reiterated
that September 8, 1965 would remain a golden chapter in Pakistan’s
naval history and continue to inspire its new generation of officers and
sailors to be bold and innovative in professional pursuits.
We stand committed to keeping the spirit of September 8, 1965 alive and
pledge to defend our sea frontiers with unflinching resolve, devotion and
commitment, he added.
In order to commemorate this day and to
pay tributes to Shuhada and Ghazis Pakistan Navy arranged an impressive four dimensional demonstration of naval capabilities
at PNS QASIM, Manora Karachi. Chief Minister Sindh, Murad All Shah attended the event as chief guest.
The special demonstration of Pakistan
Navy assets and their capabilities included skim past by Pakistan Navy surface
combatants, fly past by aviation assets, Visit Board Search & Seizure (VBSS)
operation, search and rescue operation drills, para jumps and Fast Boat
Recovery and Allouette helicopter aerobatics etc. Beach Assault drills were
performed by Pakistan Navy Special Operation Forces, comprising Pak Marines and
Special Service Group (Navy). Pakistan Navy Frigates, Submarine, and Missile
boats were also part of the demonstration.
Speaking on
the occasion, Chief
Minister Sindh highlighted Pakistan
Navy’s heroic performance during the 1965 War with reverence and pride and
expressed his satisfaction at the level of Pakistan Navy’s competence and
capabilities displayed during the demonstration.
A
large number of civil and military dignitaries, families of Shuhada and war
veterans were also present on the occasion.