From Abid Usman
LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that Pakistan Navy is the most professional, strong and time tested naval force of the region and the nation is proud of Navy’s achievements.
Addressing a delegation of PN War College led by Commandant Rear Admiral Muhammad Zubair Shafique at the Governor’s House here on Thursday, he said Pakistan Navy is successfully tackling the maritime challenges and has always reduced India’s pride to dust through a befitting response.
The delegation comprised participants of the 50th PN Staff Course including 21 officers from friendly countries. The Governor Punjab said Peace 2021 Exercises are a manifestation of regional peace, especially in the Indian Ocean. Pakistan wants peace and prosperity in the region. The nation salutes the sacrifices of the martyrs of the Pakistan Navy, he added.
The Governor Punjab said Pak Navy is a source of pride for 220 million Pakistanis, adding that Pakistan Navy is playing a crucial role in achieving national economic interests by defending the country’s maritime boundaries as well as providing security at Gwadar Port and CPEC sea routes. “We are also proud of the fact that whenever India has done any violation of Pakistan territorial waters, Pak Navy has always given a befitting response and reduced India’s pride to dust,” he added.