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Business Recorder
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
PM visits Pakistan Navy Dockyard
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Pakistan Navy Dockyard on Monday to pay tribute to the Navy's critical role in the ongoing Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, reaffirming the nation's confidence in the capabilities of Pakistan's armed forces. Upon arrival, the prime minister was received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf. Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Baber Sidhu were also present. During the visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz boarded the Type-054A Class Destroyer PNS TAIMUR, where he was briefed by Commander Pakistan Fleet on the Navy's strategic vision, operational engagements, and contributions to national security during the ongoing operation. Addressing officers and sailors, the prime minister lauded the Pakistan Navy's professionalism, operational readiness, and unflinching commitment to national defence. He expressed the nation's deep appreciation and emphasised that the Armed Forces remain the bedrock of Pakistan's sovereignty and security. He particularly commended the Navy's effective maritime deterrence and its vital role in securing sea lines of communication, ensuring uninterrupted maritime trade, and upholding maritime sovereignty through a robust layered defence. Highlighting the Navy's distinguished history of decisive actions, including the historic Operation Dwarka, the prime minister asserted that the Pakistan Navy is fully prepared to conduct high-intensity operations whenever required. The prime minister was accompanied by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Information Minister Attaulah Tarar, and Federal Minister for Education Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
PM visits PN Dockyard
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Pakistan Navy Dockyard on Monday to pay tribute to the Navy's critical role in the ongoing Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, reaffirming the nation's confidence in the capabilities of Pakistan's armed forces. Upon arrival, the prime minister was received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf. Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Baber Sidhu were also present. During the visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz boarded the Type-054A Class Destroyer PNS TAIMUR, where he was briefed by Commander Pakistan Fleet on the Navy's strategic vision, operational engagements, and contributions to national security during the ongoing operation. Addressing officers and sailors, the prime minister lauded the Pakistan Navy's professionalism, operational readiness, and unflinching commitment to national defence. He expressed the nation's deep appreciation and emphasised that the Armed Forces remain the bedrock of Pakistan's sovereignty and security. He particularly commended the Navy's effective maritime deterrence and its vital role in securing sea lines of communication, ensuring uninterrupted maritime trade, and upholding maritime sovereignty through a robust layered defence. Highlighting the Navy's distinguished history of decisive actions, including the historic Operation Dwarka, the prime minister asserted that the Pakistan Navy is fully prepared to conduct high-intensity operations whenever required. The prime minister was accompanied by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Information Minister Attaulah Tarar, and Federal Minister for Education Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PM reminds enemy of Dwarka Op
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shakes hands with a sailor during a visit to the PN Dockyard in Karachi. Photo: Express Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday praised a resolute posture and operational dexterity of Pakistan Navy and underscored that the guardians of the country's maritime frontiers were fully capable of executing high-intensity operations, like the historic Operation Dwarka, once again. The prime minister visited the naval dockyard in Karachi to pay tribute to the navy for its pivotal role in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos. He lauded the officers and sailors' exemplary professionalism, combat readiness and steadfast commitment to national defence. According to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the military, the prime minister conveyed the nation's deep appreciation for the armed forces, and reaffirmed unwavering confidence in their capabilities. Operation Dwarka was a naval operation launched by Pakistan Navy on September 7-8, during the 1965 war. The operation involved a naval bombardment of the coastal town of Dwarka, located in the Indian state of Gujarat, with the objective of destroying a radar station, guiding Indian bombers. The operation was a resounding success, as the Indian radar station was damaged that hampered the Indian air force's operations. Operation Dwarka demonstrated Pakistan Navy's superb capabilities, as it achieved its objectives without sustaining any losses. Recalling Pakistan Navy's proud legacy of decisive operations, the prime minister underscored that the navy remained "fully capable of executing high-intensity operations akin to the historic Operation Dwarka, whenever and wherever required". During the visit, the prime minister boarded the Type-054A Class Destroyer, PNS TAIMUR, where he was briefed by Commander Pakistan Fleet on the Pakistan Navy's strategic orientation, operational undertakings, and noteworthy contributions during the ongoing operation. The prime minister interacted with officers and sailors and lauded their exemplary professionalism, combat readiness and steadfast commitment to national defence. He commended the navy for its "resolute posture, operational dexterity, and effective deterrent response in countering adversarial maritime threats". The prime minister particularly praised the navy's critical role in safeguarding sea lines of communication and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of maritime trade, while maintaining absolute maritime sovereignty through a layered and assured seaward defence. Earlier, upon arrival at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard, the prime minister was received by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf. Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Baber Sidhu were also present. The prime minister was accompanied by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Education Minister Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, the ISPR press release stated.
Business Recorder
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
PM to visit Karachi today
KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit Karachi today (Monday) to pay homage to Pakistan Navy which foiled evil designs of India effectively. Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf will welcome the Prime Minister. PM Shehbaz will meet Navy personnel and officers. The Prime Minister will also address the officers and men of the Navy on this occasion. The Prime Minister will pay tribute to the Navy for thwarting the aggressive intentions of the Indian Navy during Operation Bunyan Marsus. The Prime Minister will also meet Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Governor during his stay in Karachi.
Business Recorder
14-05-2025
- General
- Business Recorder
PNS Hunain visits Oman
ISLAMABAD,: Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Hunain visited Oman as part of its deployment for the Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP). Upon arrival at the port, the ship was warmly received by the Royal Navy of Oman and local authorities. During the visit, PNS Hunain participated in a bilateral naval exercise with Royal Navy of Oman Ship Khassab (RNOV Khassab). The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability and foster mutual cooperation between the two navies through joint maritime operations. The Commanding Officer of PNS Hunain held meetings with senior officials of the Royal Navy of Oman, where matters of mutual interest were discussed. On the occasion, the Commanding Officer conveyed best wishes from Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf to the people of Oman. Pakistan Navy ships are regularly deployed on RMSP missions to contribute to regional maritime security and promote safe seas. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
