text-align: justify;">ISLAMABAD, Sep 08 (APP): Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar on Sunday visited the Naval Headquarters on the occasion of Pakistan Navy Day.
text-align: justify;">The minister laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Memorial, paying tribute to the sacrifices of Navy personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty.
text-align: justify;">Addressing on the occasion, Tarar expressed pride in being present at the memorial and praised the eternal services rendered by the Pakistan Navy for the country’s defense.
text-align: justify;">He highlighted the significance of Operation Dwarka, launched on September 7, 1965, and commended the bravery of Navy personnel who targeted enemy positions during the operation.
text-align: justify;">Attaullah Tarar also remembered Lieutenant Aftab Ahmed Shaheed and other soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.
text-align: justify;">He emphasized the importance of unity in the face of terrorism and expressed confidence that the nation’s morale would remain high.
text-align: justify;">In addition to honouring the martyrs, Tarar discussed the significance of the Blue Economy in the current era.
text-align: justify;">He highlighted Pakistan’s focus on exploring this sector through joint ventures with multiple countries, including China, and Middle East to secure the country’s economic revival.
text-align: justify;">The minister reaffirmed the Navy’s role in ensuring the security of Pakistan’s seas and contributing to the country’s economic revolution through the Blue Economy.
text-align: justify;">Later, he offered Fateha and prayed for the departed soul of martyred.
