Navy Day (Pakistan)

Navy Day
Navy Day
Observed by	Pakistan
Type	National
Date	September 8th

Navy Day ( Urdu : ??? ????? ) in Pakistan, observed on September 8, commemorates the Indo-Pakistan war of 1965 . It is a significant occasion to acknowledge the Pakistan Navy 's achievements, particularly their strategic operation against India codenamed Operation Dwarka , carried out by the 25th Destroyer Squadron . ^[1]

History [ edit ]

Pakistan Navy observes Navy Day on September 8 to commemorate the implementation of Operation Somnath , an operation carried out by the 25th squadron. This operation holds historical significance as it showcased the effectiveness of the Pakistan Navy in countering a significant opponent. ^[2]^[3]

Observance [ edit ]

The day is joyously celebrated to honor the contributions and sacrifices of war veterans who played a pivotal role in shaping naval warfare through their remarkable strategies and maneuvers. ^[1]

References [ edit ]

^ ^a ^b "A day to remember in naval history of Pakistan" . Thenews.com.pk. 2021-09-08 . Retrieved 2023-07-09 .
^ Altaf, Zohaib (September 12, 2020). "Pakistan navy day: the day of an invincible navy" . Brecorder .
^ "8th September marks golden chapter in history of Pakistan Navy: Naval Chief" . www.radio.gov.pk .

[thenews1-1] "A day to remember in naval history of Pakistan" . Thenews.com.pk. 2021-09-08 . Retrieved 2023-07-09 .

[2] Altaf, Zohaib (September 12, 2020). "Pakistan navy day: the day of an invincible navy" . Brecorder .

[3] "8th September marks golden chapter in history of Pakistan Navy: Naval Chief" . www.radio.gov.pk .

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