Mohsin Naqvi Pays Tribute to Pakistan Navy on Navy Day

News Desk 

Islamabad: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday paid tribute to the sacrifices and achievements of the Pakistan Navy on the occasion of Navy Day, observed annually on September 8.

In his message, the minister said Navy Day serves as a reminder of the great sacrifices and unmatched feats of the valiant sailors who defended the country’s maritime borders with courage and professionalism.

Recalling the events of September 8, 1965, he said the Pakistan Navy created history by safeguarding the seas and carrying out Operation Dwarka, a daring strike that destroyed key enemy coastal installations and changed the course of naval warfare. “The professional readiness, organization, and spirit of sacrifice of the Pakistan Navy astonished the enemy,” he added.

Naqvi remarked that Navy Day is not only a historic commemoration but also a continuation of the spirit, commitment, and resolve nurtured by the force. He said the Pakistan Navy has since evolved into a modern maritime power equipped with advanced technology, missile systems, and greater self-reliance.

Highlighting its global role, the minister noted that the Navy’s participation in international exercises, leadership in regional maritime security, and active contributions at the diplomatic level have strengthened its identity.

“The nation is proud of its sea guardians who, through professionalism and strategy, have made the maritime borders impregnable,” Naqvi said, reaffirming that the Pakistan Navy remains committed to upholding the spirit of September 8, 1965.