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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.
Express Tribune
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Indian naval forces dared not face Pakistan Navy after land, air setback: PM
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended the Pakistan Navy for its readiness and professionalism, stating that the naval forces were fully prepared to launch an operation akin to the historic Operation Dwarka. However, the Indian Navy avoided confrontation after witnessing the befitting response from Pakistan's ground and air forces. PM Shehbaz arrived in Karachi on Monday for a day-long visit and visited the Pakistan Navy Dockyard, where he met with naval officers and personnel. "The Indian military, after facing setbacks on land and in the air, was not ready to take on our naval forces. Otherwise, the Pakistan Navy would have revived the memories of Operation Dwarka," the PM told officers and sailors. "During the Indian misadventure, the world saw that our Navy was fully prepared. Naval weapons had been deployed, and the Pakistan Navy was once again ready—just like in 1965—for Dwarka," he added. Operation Dwarka remains a landmark achievement in the history of the Pakistan Navy. On the night of September 8, 1965, the Navy executed Operation Dwarka—codenamed 'Operation Somnath.' Ships including PNS Babur, Khyber, Badr, Jahangir, Alamgir, Shahjahan, and Tipu Sultan launched a surprise attack on the Indian naval base at Dwarka. The strike, which lasted just four minutes, caused significant damage, set parts of the base ablaze, and disrupted Indian Navy operations against Karachi. The prime minister said the nation stood united during the recent standoff, calling the harmony among Pakistan's armed forces a 'golden chapter' in the country's history. He praised the Navy's performance in safeguarding ports and trade routes, adding that modern technology had significantly enhanced its operational capabilities. "We are proud of the Navy's extraordinary performance. Its use of modern technology has taken its effectiveness to new heights," he added. PM Shehbaz also expressed gratitude to international allies for their support during the heightened regional tensions. He thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and long-time partner China. He also praised US President Donald Trump for his role in brokering a ceasefire. "Trump is a man of peace. He played a key role in halting conflict between two nuclear powers at a critical time. I thank him from the bottom of my heart for acting as a sincere friend and even offering to mediate on Kashmir," he said. The PM was accompanied by Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Information Minister Atta Tarar, and other senior officials.
