(Web Desk) - Pakistan Navy Day is being observed on Tuesday (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.
During the 1965 War, the submarine PNSM Ghazi emerged as a formidable deterrent, symbolizing Pakistan’s operational superiority and raising the stakes for any enemy harboring hostile intentions towards the homeland.
On Pakistan Navy Day, nation pays tribute to the officers and personnel of the Pakistan Navy, acknowledging their role in safeguarding Pakistan’s maritime frontiers, coastal security and national interests.
People remember the courage, sacrifices and professionalism of Pakistan Navy. During the 1965 War, the Pakistan Navy showed remarkable bravery and strategic capability, proving its resolve to defend the country’s maritime boundaries.
Operation Somnath as a defining example of Pakistan Navy’s strategy, courage and professional competence, and said this operation dealt a significant blow to the enemy’s defensive capabilities and remains a proud chapter in the country’s defence history.
Beyond defending the country’s maritime frontiers, it plays a role in maritime security, protection of sea trade routes, international peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance during natural disasters.