KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi has said Pakistan remains committed and ready to go to any extent for the liberation of the people of Kashmir from illegal Indian occupation.

He said this in a message released on the eve of Navy Day on Saturday.

“As we commemorate the Navy Day, officers and men of Pakistan Navy express complete solidarity with their Kashmiri brethren at this critical juncture,” he said. “Indian attempt to annex Jammu & Kashmir and enforce fascist control over IoK has serious implications on the security of the entire region and the world at large Pakistan will continue to support their just struggle till the resolution of Kashmir issue in accordance with the UNSC Resolutions.”

“We remain committed to go to any extent for the liberation of our Kashmiri brothers and sisters from the yoke of illegal Indian occupation,” the naval chief said. “September 8, the Navy Day, reminds us of the courage and gallantry of the men in whites, whose bold and brave undertakings took the enemy by surprise and smashed its misplaced perception of supremacy,” he said. “Navy Day is commemorated in Pakistan Navy to pay homage to our heroes of the 1965 War and to revive the same spirit of fearlessness, sacrifice and selfless devotion. Sept­ember 8 will remain a golden chapter in our naval history and continue to inspire our new generation of officers and sailors. It is a day to carry forward the legacy of self-belief, audacity and unflinching reso­lve to do the utmost to ensure a brighter tomorrow for our future generations,” he said.

Published in Dawn, September 8th, 2019