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| date = September 8th<br />
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'''Navy Day''' ([[Urdu language|Urdu]]: '''یوم بحریہ''') in Pakistan, observed on September 8th, 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]].<ref name="thenews1">{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/889410-a-day-to-remember-in-naval-history-of-pakistan |title=A day to remember in naval history of Pakistan |publisher=Thenews.com.pk |accessdate=2023-07-09}}</ref><br />
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==History==<br />
Pakistan Navy observes [[Navy Day]] on September 8th 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.brecorder.com/news/40018260|title=Pakistan navy day: the day of an invincible navy|first=Zohaib|last=Altaf|website=Brecorder}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.radio.gov.pk/08-09-2022/8th-september-marks-golden-chapter-in-history-of-pakistan-navy-naval-chief|title=8th September marks golden chapter in history of Pakistan Navy: Naval Chief|website=www.radio.gov.pk}}</ref><br />
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==Observance==<br />
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.<ref name="thenews1"/><br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Public holidays in Pakistan]]<br />
* [[Pakistan Armed Forces]]<br />
* [[Pakistan Day]]<br />
* [[Independence Day (Pakistan)]]<br />
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[[Category:Public holidays in Pakistan]]<br />
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[[Category:Military of Pakistan]]<br />
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