ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Day is being celebrated today to pay homage to the heroes of the 1965 war who fought gallantly against a much bigger adversary with absolute courage and sacrificed their lives to defend motherland.
This day commemorates the daring Operation ‘SOMNATH,’ when Pakistan Navy warships executed a successful strike on critical shore installations, causing significant damage to the Indian side.
In his message, Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf described Navy Day as a pivotal moment in naval history, celebrating the fearless actions of Navy personnel who, driven by unwavering resolve, struck against the enemy with remarkable courage and effectiveness.
Navy Day honors a series of extraordinary operations that highlight the Navy’s unwavering enthusiasm and unparalleled bravery. Operation ‘SOMNATH’ is particularly notable, featuring a bold surprise attack by a flotilla of seven major warships on the Indian port of Dwarka.
This operation inflicted severe damage on vital shore installations and a key radar station, showcasing exceptional professionalism and delivering a substantial blow to the enemy.
During the 1965 war, the submarine PNS/M Ghazi emerged as a formidable deterrent, symbolizing Pakistan’s operational superiority and raising the stakes for any enemy harboring hostile intentions towards the homeland.