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HANGOR created history in annals (Gujrat Coast) making it sink in of Maritime Warfare in 1971 Indo- less than two minutes. Her sister Pak war. The torpedoed ship KIRPAN was also shot at, a Blackwood Class Indian crippled and sent out of action. KHUKRI off Diu head HANGOR holds the distinction of being the first submarine after WW-II to achieve a kill. The courage and devotion of the crew was acknowledged by the Government of through conferment of four Sitara-e-Jurrat, six Tamgha- e-Jurrat and sixteen Imtiazi Sanad.

PN HISTORY CELL Patron-in-Chief: CONTENT Rear M Arshid Javed SI(M) Dec 2020 Vol. 33 Issue 10 Chief Editor: Cdr Zakir Hussain Khan TI(M) PN ABC Certified - Reg # 16(1381) /15-ABC Editors: Lt Cdr Saba Riasat PN Lt Omyer Sultan PN

Contributions by: Cdr Rashid Nazir Choudhary PN

02 06 08 Reports by: Commissioning of 2nd CNS visits CNS interacts with Cdr Ajmal Hussain PN YARMOOK Class Frigate Coastal & Creek Areas participants of 6th PNS TABUK National Security Managing Editor: Workshop Fayyaz Abbasi Article Designs & Composing Syed Razzaq Hamdani, Majid Nawaz

Photographers: Abdul Jabbar, Tanveer Ahmed, 09 10 12 Babar Shahzad, Syed Waqas Raza, Bilal Directorate Public Qatar PNS ZULFIQUAR’s Transfer of to Emiri Air Force visits participation in Exercise Pakistan Relations (Navy) NHQ MAVI BALINA & visits & First Naval Footprint Port of Aqaba, Jordan Tel Article Article Article Fax 051-20062364

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COMMISSIONING OF PNS TABUK THE SHIP IS CAPABLE TO PERFORM A VARIETY OF MARITIME OPERATIONS IN A COMPLEX MARITIME ENVIRONMENT

Commissioning Ceremony of of medium size and tonnage. capable to perform a variety of Pakistan Navy Ship TABUK The ship is equipped with state maritime operations in a complex was held at Black Sea of the art electronic warfare, maritime environment and can port of Constanta, Romania. anti-ship & anti-air weapons/ embark multirole sensors along with modern and an Unmanned Aerial PNS TABUK is a multipurpose self-protection and terminal Vehicle (UAV) simultaneously. and highly adaptive platform defence systems. The ship is While addressing the ceremony, Navy News 03

Commanding of PNS of these potent platforms. He Patrols in the TABUK, underscored the further highlighted the impact Region. He also significance of this project and of these platforms to ensure acknowledged the professional laid emphasis on the additional forward presence and perpetual competence and shipbuilding set of capabilities added to readiness in the area of acumen of DAMEN Shipyards the Pakistan Navy sphere of operations while being deployed and showed confidence in operations with the induction on PN’s initiative of Regional prospects of future cooperation 04

in delivering cutting edge naval technologies to Pakistan Navy. Contract for two for Pakistan Navy was signed between Ministry of Defence Production Pakistan and M/s DAMEN, Romania. First ship of class, PNS YARMOOK was commissioned earlier this year, whereas, PNS TABUK has also joined Pakistan Navy Fleet.

The impressive ceremony was attended by Chief Naval Overseer (Romania), Ship’s Crew and Senior Management of DAMEN Shipyards, Gorinchem and Galati. Navy News 05 06 CNS VISITS COASTAL & CREEK AREAS Chief of the Naval Admiral Coastal Security and Harbour project. The Naval Chief highlighted Amjad Khan Niazi Defence Force, which have been the dividends of CPEC related visited Pakistan Navy Units at established by Pakistan Navy to projects which are intrinsically linked Coastal Areas of , Gwadar ensure maritime security of Gwadar with the security of maritime domain. and to review operational Port and Pakistan Economic He stressed that responsibilities preparedness and combat readiness. Corridor (CPEC) projects. The Naval of Pakistan Navy would continue Chief also visited to grow in coming years. Chief of Upon arrival at PNS SIDDIQUE, the and PN College Ormara where the Naval Staff reaffirmed Pakistan Naval Air Station at Turbat, the Chief he was received by Commander Navy’s resolve to safeguard the of the Naval Staff was received by Coast . maritime boundaries and maritime Commander Pakistan Fleet Rear interests of the nation at all cost and Admiral Naveed Ashraf and briefed During the visits, the Admiral also appreciated the morale, selfless about operations of Naval Air Arm highlighted the importance of devotion and commitment of the followed by interaction with the maritime security of entire deployed troops to defend troops. Later, Chief of the Naval Staff Coast which has the maritime frontiers of departed for Gwadar, where he was increased manifold the country. apprised about ongoing operations in context of the of Maritime Security Task Force-88, ongoing CPEC Navy News 07 08 CNS INTERACTS WITH PARTICIPANTS OF 6TH NATIONAL SECURITY

WORKSHOPTHROUGH VIDEO LINK

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral initiatives. The Naval Chief further local populace of Balochistan Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi highlighted Pakistan Navy’s particularly the coastal community. addressed the participants of contribution toward creating The participants comprising 6th National Security Workshop, maritime awareness and efforts notables from Govt and civil Balochistan held under the to spur growth of maritime society, intelligentsia, media, auspices of Army Southern sector for economic prosperity religious scholars, bureaucrats, Command through video link. of Pakistan and coastal region. lawyers, doctors, students and While addressing, the Naval Chief youth from various districts dilated upon prevalent security While responding to the questions of Balochistan participated in dynamics in Indian Ocean Region of the participants, the Naval the workshop. The participants with focus on maritime security Chief underlined major initiatives highly appreciated the efforts challenges. He underscored that undertaken by Pakistan Navy to of Pakistan Navy and suggested Pakistan Navy is ensuring safety enhance coastal security, promote further expansion of PN welfare and security of international education, provision of sustained projects across Balochistan. waters through collaborative and medical facilities and creation of independent maritime security employment opportunities for Navy News 09 COMMANDER QATAR EMIRI AIR FORCE VISITS NHQ

Major General (Pilot) Salem Monument and was introduced Forces in general and in Hamad Eqail Al-Nabet, to the Principal Staff Officers at particular. Commander Qatar Emiri Air Naval Headquarters. Force (QEAF) called on Chief The visiting dignitary appreciated of the Naval Staff, Admiral Commander Qatar Emiri Air Force and acknowledged Pakistan Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi at called on Chief of the Naval Staff Navy’s efforts and commitments Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. and during the meeting matters in support of collaborative Upon arrival, Commander Qatar of mutual interest including maritime security in the region. Emiri Air Force was received by bilateral collaboration and Both the leaders pledged to Chief of the Naval Staff. A smartly regional security were discussed. further strengthen and diversify turned out contingent of Pakistan The Naval Chief expressed the scope of existing bilateral Navy presented . satisfaction over quantum and defence relationship. Thereafter, the dignitary laid extent of relations between floral wreath at the Shuhada’s Pakistan and Qatari Emiri Armed 10 PNS ZULFIQUAR PARTICIPATES IN EXERCISE MAVI BALINA

Pakistan Navy Ship ZULFIQUAR, MAVI BALINA-2020 is a I. Kurtulus Sevinc and Flag with embarked helicopter visited multilateral maritime exercise Officer Commanding Aksaz Naval Port Aksaz (Turkey) to participate in which ships and aircraft of Base. During the interactions, in Exercise MAVI BALINA 2020, Bulgaria, , Spain, Romania Commanding Officer Pakistan 5th PN-TN Bilateral Exercise and the US also participated. Navy Ship conveyed well wishes TURGUTREIS-V and Coordinated The Exercise was designed of Chief of the Naval Staff for Patrol (CORPAT) with Turkish to further strengthen mutual the people of Turkey in general Navy. Upon arrival at Port Aksaz, learning, experience sharing and to and Turkish Navy in particular. PNS ZULFIQUAR was extended enhance interoperability between The Commanding Officer also warm welcome by Turkish Naval participating navies. The exercise expressed condolences over loss authorities reflective of brotherly was conducted in three phases, i.e of precious lives during Izmir relations between the two harbour, sea and analysis/ closing earthquake. He amply highlighted countries. phase under stringent COVID-19 illegal occupation of Kashmir protocols. by Indian forces and extended his gratitude for whole hearted During stay at Aksaz, Commanding support provided by Turkish Navy Officer PNS ZULFIQUAR called and Aksaz Port authorities in on senior naval officials and making ships’ stay comfortable. dignitaries including

EXERCISE MAVI BALINA Navy News 11

& VISITS PORT OF AQABA, JORDAN

Pakistan Navy Ship ZULFIQUAR The Commanding (with embarked helicopter) also Officer conveyed well visited the Port of Aqaba, Jordan, wishes from Chief as part of Pakistan Navy overseas of the Naval Staff deployment to Mediterranean/ Red Admiral Muhammad Sea and was received by Defence Amjad Khan Niazi Attaché (Pakistan) Amman and the for the people of Royal Jordanian Naval Force (RJNF) Jordan in general and Liaison Officer. RJNF in particular. He also extended his During stay at port, Commanding gratitude for whole Officer PNS ZULFIQUAR called hearted support on senior Jordanian Navy and provided by RJNF in making ship’s The visit of PNS ZULFIQUAR Government officials including stay comfortable. During stay is a reaffirmation of cordial & Commander Royal Jordanian Naval at Aqaba, Commander Royal brotherly relations with Turkish Force, Hisham Al Jarrah. Jordanian Naval Force also visited Navy and RNJF to expand further During the interactions, matters PNS ZULFIQUAR. collaboration in all professional of mutual interest were discussed fields. Participation of PNS and contribution of Pakistan Navy Pakistan Navy Ship ZULFIQUAR, ZULFIQUAR in current exercises to regional peace and maritime after sailing from the Aqaba was also in pursuance to policies of security were also underlined. port conducted passage exercise the . Besides, Indian atrocities at with RJNF Fast Attack Craft Al Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu & Hassan (P 102), and Patrol Crafts, Kashmir (IIOJ&K) were highlighted. Mohamamd-1 & Mohamamd-2.

EXERCISE MAVI BALINA PASSAGE EXERCISE WITH RJNF 12 TRANSFER OF GWADAR TO

&PAKISTAN FIRST NAVAL FOOTPRINT

km northeast of the port of Muscat, Oman off the strategic Ras al Hadd strait across the Arabian Sea. It is a natural and strategic location for a warm-water, deep-sea port. The Muslim Arab army under Muhammad bin Qasim captured the town of Gwadar in 711 AD. In the following centuries the area was contested between various Iranian and Indian based powers. In 1783 the Khan of Kalat granted Gwadar to Taimur Sultan, the defeated ruler of Muscat. When Taimur recaptured Muscat, he continued to rule Gwadar by appointing a wali The name Gwadar is a Coastal, Central Makran and Siahan or governor. Gwadar fort was built combination of two Balochi Ranges. The landmass of Gwadar is during Omani rule, whilst telegraph words Gwat (meaning the wind) a hammerhead-shaped peninsula lines were extended into Gwadar by and Dar (meaning Gateway) thus protruding into the Arabian Sea the British. When Pakistan gained Gwadar means “The gateway of along the western coastline of independence in 1947, Gwadar wind”. It is thought to be derived Pakistan in Balochistan province. It was still under Omani rule. With from “Gedrosia” which the ancient is situated at the apex of the Arabian the independence of Pakistan and name was given by the Greeks Sea and at the mouth of the Persian accession of various Baloch states to the semi arid strip of land of Gulf, approximately 630 km west of in Pakistan, including the Chief Balochistan province consisting , 75 km East of Pakistan’s Commissioner’s Province of British of three mountain ranges Makran border with and 380 km (240 mi) Balochistan on 15 August 1947 Navy News 13

the States of Kharan, Makran and of Pakistan assigned the task of Lasbela acceded to Pakistan on 17 conducting the official ceremony March 1948; and the Kalat State on under the direct control of Vice 27 March 1948. The residents of Admiral H M S Choduri then Gwadar began raising the demand Commander in Chief of the to join Pakistan which prompted Navy. The activity code name Pakistan to make a formal request ‘Operation BRAVO’ was assigned to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman, to the ceremony. The Principal Said bin Taimur, for the transfer of Secretary to the Prime Minister Gwadar territory (about 2400 sq Mr Agha Abdul Hamid arrived Miles area) to Pakistan. After four Gwadar onboard SS Sirdhana on years of deliberations, Mr Feroz 08 September 1958 from Karachi Khan Noon the seventh prime accompanied by a contingent of minister of Pakistan announced Pakistan Navy communication that the British Parliament had unit. The SS Sirdhana a passenger agreed to the transfer. Incidentally cum owned by the it was the wife of Prime Minister, British, operated a fortnightly Viqar ul Nisa Noon who was very service between Karachi, instrumental and worked hard in and Muscat, stopping en-route London in 1956 to get British PM at Gwadar to pick/ drop materials and parliament’s approval for the and men while at anchor. On British colony Oman to give custody arrival the navy unit established of Gwadar to Pakistan. Pakistan communication with PNS purchased the Gwadar enclave from anchored in Gwadar Bay. the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman for USD $3 million. Gwadar formally The handing/ taking over ceremony became part of Pakistan on 08 took place outside the office of local December 1958. His Excellency Aga political agent. PNS BABUR paraded Khan III paid the amount and gifted a Guard of honor commanded by Gwadar to Pakistan and it was then Lt Iftikhar A Shirohey and made part of Balochistan province. Wali of Gwadar on behalf of the Once the modalities for the transfer Sultan of Muscat handed over had been settled between Oman Gwadar territory papers to Pakistan and Pakistan, the Government Government’s representative and 14

Pakistan flag was raised outside the was constructed with assistance the commissioning day of PNS political agent’s office. PNS BABUR and technical support of Frontier AKRAM CNS hoisted Pakistani fired a 21 gun to welcome the Works end September 1979. flag and PN flag followed by territory as of part of . unveiling of the commissioning Pakistan government integrated In early 1979, Pakistan Navy decided plaque. The DC Gwadar and Baloch Gwadar in the Balochistan as to introduce ‘HAMMERHEAD and representatives were also present District headquarters of the SEASPARK series of exercises. at the commissioning ceremony. newly formed Gwadar District, This decision gave a lot of impetus which effectively coordinates and contributed significantly to In today’s environment, Gwadar all matters related to the area. the expeditious development of port ideal location at the mouth of shore-based facilities along the gulf and opposite strategic choke To make better use of its Makran Coast as jump off bases points of Strait of Hormuz and Gulf operational assets, Admiral K for units of the naval air arm and of Oman. The port is visualized as R Niazi CNS in the early eighties the patrol craft squadron. The first regional hub serving commercial realized the importance of SEASPARK exercise in November traffic of and Gulf development of coastal region. A 1979, proved the utility and role countries. The start of commercial critical requirement in this regard of Gwadar as a forward operating activities at port of Gwadar in was the PN’s ability to maintain base. In July 1982, approval of the the recent years will supplement naval presence ashore on Govt. was obtained to commission Karachi Port and Port Qasim. It will a sustained basis along the coast, the first shore establishment of attract transit and trans-shipment west of Cape Monze. First ever Pakistan Navy on the Makran Coast. trade from many countries. The Naval camp at Gwadar, was Thereon, all required preparations indirect non quantifiable benefits established in 1983 in randomly for the commissioning of base as which the people of region will pitched tents on top of the Ras Nuh first independent Coastal get and would accrue to the (Jabl-e-Nuh) cliff. In 1979, it was Establishment on Makran coast national economy from this port. decided to construct a temporary was started as a ‘forwarding By making Gwadar the pivot of jetty on the coast at a location most operating base’ and be assigned regional trade, Pakistan will also operationally and strategically to host Pakistan Navy fleet attract considerable investment advantageous to the Naval visiting the forward base. into Balochistan. Apart, the war operations. The hydrographic survey stamina depends on the availability vessel PNS ZULIFIQUR (F-265) The timely and sequential of POL to armed forces for effective visited the possible locations along achievement of success for fighting. Therefore, keeping in the Makran coast at which depth developing of first establishment, mind the importance of SLOCs of water, wind and tide condition the officers and men worked very for provision of uninterrupted most suited to a site in the Gwadar hard till commissioning of PNS oil supply, would East Bay (Demi Zirr) was proposed AKRAM on 31 July 1987. Officers provide much-needed alternate as it not only met all hydrographic and men left no stone unturned for Karachi/ Qasim ports. requirement of a safe berth but the to prepare for the landmark hinterland were ideal for connecting occasion. The support of Coast up with road communication. Due Guard detachment in Gwadar to absence of any infrastructure and representatives / leaders or roads, naval ships were used of the BSF (Baluchistan Student for transportation of building Federation) came in very handy in material for the construction of the overall development of first BY Capt (Retd) Ahmed Zaheer PN first ever jetty at Gwadar. The jetty ever naval base at Gwadar. On Navy News 15 16 The word feminism raises a red flag in Pakistan because of its demonization over a course of decades. In Pakistan, where patriarchal structures dominate the personal and social lives of individuals, the space to talk about gender equality has been shrunken to a great extent. Whereas, people who try to negotiate the inequality among genders are either painted as “liberals” or “feminazis” working for western interests, or simply a traitor. The dominant patriarchal structures which tend to silence and shut the voices that demand gender equality has, over the course of decades, received a misrepresented, misinterpreted and badly translated version of feminism. This has resulted in the unacceptability of this ideology, making it a foreign doctrine FEMINISM which is created carefully to destroy the social fabric of Eastern society, LOST IN TRANSLATION most specifically Pakistani society. of an equitable society where 1918, it was granted. By the 1960s, It is therefore important to dwell women are equal in every sense. the feminist movement entered its deep into the history of feminism, According to feminists, the fixed second wave. Women now examined analyze the myths associated with and rigid assumptions about women the inter-relationship of cultural the word in Pakistan, and lastly, are socially constructed and not and political forces that work in why it is important for Pakistani god gifted. It is therefore important conjunction to subjugate women. society to inculcate this movement to disrupt these assumptions and The slogan “personal is political” in its social and political arena. recognize women as individuals coined by Carol Hanisch became the equal to their male counterparts. essence of second-wave feminism The feminist movement advocates which meant that the personal lives the egalitarianism of all genders. It The feminist struggle can be of women are deeply governed by theorizes that women are socially, categorized into three periods. These the social, cultural, and political politically, and economically periods are called waves. The first practices which essentially uphold equal to men and addresses the wave of feminism originated during the patriarchal structures. Moreover, preconceived stereotypical notions the 19th and early 20th century the issues of equal pay and abortion which consider women as weak, and dealt with the socio-political laws were also raised during irrational, emotional, and not as struggle of women in the west. second-wave feminism. The third smart as men. Margot Badran, a Initially, women during the first wave wave of Feminism began during the historian of women and gender were focused to gain equal contract 1990s as a response to the failures issues, states three elements and property rights however, of the second wave. Third-wave that are involved in feminism. feminist activism started to shift feminists questioned the legal and These three elements include the focus to the political marginalization political equality of women achieved consciousness of the limitations of women by the end of the 19th during the first and second waves. that women face on account of century. Hence, the right to women’s They probed into the fact that the their gender, the refutation of these suffrage was demanded, and later in legal and political emancipation of limitations, and finally, the creation Navy News 17 women did not translate into the make up 52% of equality as a part and parcel of the everyday lives of these women. the population which means that Quranic notions of equality of all Besides this, third-wave feminism they are a major stakeholder in our human beings and calls for the was more inclusive towards the society and system. They have been implementation of gender equality women of color and addressed granted equal rights according to our in the state, civil institutions, and issues of women’s identities constitution and religion however, everyday life.” Islamic feminists which were governed mainly by these rights are not actively state that strives to maintain their race, class, nationality, and implemented due to the misogyny balance among all human beings and other related factors. In short, the which is at play in Pakistan. Kate gives women rights that are often feminist movement brought issues Manne, the author of “Down Girl: The disregarded due to the cultural beliefs surrounding gender disparity into Logic of Misogyny” explains misogyny in Pakistani society. For example, the limelight giving women a voice in as a set of behaviors that are property rights are given to women the larger contexts of their societies. designed to make women in Islam but in Pakistan, women are subservient to men. It does so either not given those rights, or they Feminism in Pakistan is a through the mechanism of control, are emotionally blackmailed by their misunderstood ideology that is policing, and punishment by which parents to give those rights to their considered irrelevant to Pakistan. men manage the lives of women. brothers or other male members of Many believe it to be a western Honor killings and forced marriages their households. This, therefore, agenda meant to smash Pakistani are perfect examples in this regard becomes a cultural practice socio-cultural norms. Feminists are where women are expected to which inherently is misogynic. branded as men-haters who aim submit their will to the will of the FEMINISM to attain dominance and ultimate male members of their households Cutting the long story short, power. It is also asserted that otherwise, they would face the feminism is a type of political LOST IN TRANSLATION feminism is against Islamic values consequences. Similarly, increased mechanism which makes women and is inculcating anti-Islamic views incidents of domestic violence, aware of the deprivation that relating to women’s liberation that rapes, acid attacks, etc. also point they have faced as citizens and as would lead to “fitna” in the social to the misogynic tendencies present human beings. It calls into question fabric of Pakistan. However, these in Pakistan’s societal classes where the socio-cultural practices which assumptions are false because the female voices are undermined marginalize women’s voices and entities who have disseminated using force and strength. This let women reclaim their rights these assumptions are primarily means that feminism is the need of that they were deprived of. In unwilling to let go of the power and Pakistani society because it gives Pakistan, feminists rebuff the false privilege they enjoy. Bina Shah in women the tools to counter these stereotypes related to the movement her article “the Fate of Feminism misogynistic ideas and beliefs. by addressing the problematic in Pakistan” writes that “Men in attitudes which are deeply rooted Pakistan are not yet ready to give Feminism, as mentioned above, in Pakistan’s social canvas and by up their male privilege, and many is believed to induce anti-Islamic circling their activism and struggle Pakistani women, not wanting to rhetoric in Pakistani society and the around the issues related to rock the boat, agree with them.” question of its compatibility with women’s security and safety, health This means that feminism has Islam is repeatedly raised. Feminists and nutrition, education, and equal been mistranslated by both men like Kecia , Amina Wadud, Riffat opportunities of employment. and women in Pakistan because Hassan ground their arguments They also adhere to the notion men are reluctant to give up their about women’s equality through that women should have full authority, whereas women, who a detailed study of the and participation in society, culture, belong to the privileged segment Sunnah. They have given traditional politics, and the economy and must of society, don’t feel the need to secular feminism a new dimension be treated equally under the law. talk about the problems which other by introducing Islamic Feminism women face solely on account of which according to Margot Badran their gender. “explicates the idea of gender

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In 1964, Pakistan Navy successfully raised PN Submarine Force as a lead sub-surface arm of Pakistan Navy. It has now a commendable history spanned over five decades. PN Submarine service is bestowed with the responsibility of carrying out peace time covert military PAKISTAN NAVY and intelligence operations as well as conducting the offensive SUBMARINE FORCE & strikes on enemy in the times of war. Pakistan Navy Submarine Force has always been on forefront against any retaliation by enemy. It has always completed the assigned tasks with best of its abilities. PN HANGOR Submarine Force is not only the first to operate in the region but also WAR ACTION has the distinct honour of scoring the first kill (Indian frigate KHUKRI in 1971 war) from a submarine after the end of the World War II.

By Brig (Retd) Raashid Wali Janjua Navy News 19 submarine force. Pakistan signed the contract to purchase eight (HANGOR CLASS) from china in 2016. Four of the submarines are planned to be built in Pakistan while the remaining four will be built at China. These submarines will be fitted with AIP system. The delivery of the vessels will be completed in the upcoming years. The addition of eight submarines will be a significant enhancement of the submarine force. Pakistan Navy has also signed contracts for up-gradation PN submarine commissioned unfortunate incident while of AGOSTA-70s and AGOSTA- PNS/M GHAZI, Ex USS DIABLO in performing a very risky but 90B class submarines. With these 1964. PNS/M GHAZI participated important offensive mine up gradations, capabilities of PN in Rann of Kutch crisis and showed laying operation in the enemy submarines are further enhanced her full potential in the 1965 war. water of VISHAKHAPATNAM. equipped with the state of the GHAZI deployment in 1965 war art equipment and weapons. deterred IN units to remain inside After the war, Pakistan acquired the Bombay harbour during the Daphne class submarine from PN Submarine Force is always entire period of war. PNS/M GHAZI Portugal and named it PNS/M prepared to respond to the call returned harbour safe with the GHAZI. In the late 1970s, Pakistan of duty. In recent past, after honour from war being GHAZI Navy acquired two AGOSTA-70 Pulwama attack, tension among like its namesake. Pakistan Navy class submarines from , the two nations raised to high soon after this realized the value which are still in service as PNS/M levels. PN submarines being of a submarine force and acquired HASHMAT and PNS/M HURMAT. the first one, left harbour and three Daphne-class submarines In the late 1990s, the contract deployed in assigned areas. PN from France, the heroic PNS/M for three AGOSTA-90B class submarines remained in areas HANGOR being one of them. submarines was finalized with throughout the period of tension During the war of 1971, PNS/M France. These three submarines ready to respond to any retaliation. HANGOR hunted INS KHUKRI and are in service as PNS/M KHALID. Submarines posed real threat to INS KIRPAN. INS KHUKRI sank SAAD and HAMZA. Daphne class IN Fleet and kept them away from within three minutes and INS submarines were decommissioned entering Pakistani waters. Long KIRPAN was heavily damaged in 2005. Throughout this period, the deployments of submarines are whereas PNS/M HANGOR returned submarine has performed the tasks the reflection of motivated, patriot safely to harbour after frustrating assigned in meticulous fashion in and courageous men committed to and denying enemy searches and peacetime. In the time of crisis, serve their motherland with best attacks. With this heroic action, the force remained ever-ready of their abilities and strengths. PN HANGOR and its crew became a and participated with regular war submarine force will forever remain symbol of pride for Pakistan and a patrols and deployments in enemy a major combatant available to the nightmare for . PNS/M GHAZI, waters. nation, ever ready to complete the the veteran of 1965 war, thousands assigned tasks and missions. mile away from homeland, To meet the ever increasing embraced Shahadat in an operational commitment of the 20

By Lt Cdr Saba Riasat PN POLITICIAN QUAID - i - AZAM ABOVE POLITICS

It often happens in human history at crucial juncture of history is a of distinction, individuality and that a short subtle moment decide glorious spectacle. character prior his political the fortunes of people for centuries. career. Jinnah had the masterly The guided influence of Quaid I Azam Quaid I Azam, as a man of high understanding & intellectual grasp in which he probity had long before established of prevailing Hindu abhorrence led the Muslims of subcontinent his credentials as a statesman against Muslims and invincible Navy News 21

courage to free them from to eye with him in political matters. of iron-discipline and has denied inexplicable hardships. In grand Jinnah’s words could be taken on himself the luxury of any qualities sight of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, their face value. There was general that might loosen his concentration Jinnah stood stern and steadfast and known consensus that he was upon his purpose”. with great courage of conviction a gentleman to his finger-tips. In as he quoted about him that: political negotiations, the people Quaid-i-Azam always laid great “The only Muslim in India to whom found him cold and to the point stress on integrity and strength the community had a right to look Mrs. Sarojini Naidu has rightly of character. With singular up for safe guidance” remarked about Jinnah’s robust appropriateness and brimming personality: excellence, he stood as a leader of Jinnah organized the Muslims “He was pre-eminently rational and undisputed influence and power. by rousing the deep unyielding practical, discreet and dispassionate To him character was the basis of struggle against oppression and the in his acceptance of life.” all human conduct. Addressing the Muslim League on a sound basis by Muslim Youth’s League at Aligarh in consolidating their political power. As a man of exceptional character, October 1942 he said: Jinnah possessed the noble intellect he was also gifted with unmatched “Build up your character, which that always governed his personal intellectual vision. He profoundly is more than all the degrees. All and political life and unworthy & visualized the plight of the Muslims degrees and no character is a mere mischievous measures had no in case the British left the sub- waste of time. You should also attraction for him. Condemning the continent in the hands of the develop a keen sense of honour, emotional approach to politics he dominating Congress party. His integrity and duty.” said to the Hindu Leaders: “You try decision to lead and organize the to find out what will please people Muslims was not swayed by any On a different occasion in 1946, he and you act accordingly. My way personal drives but because the defined character as the ‘highest of action is quite different. I first Muslim Nation stood desperate sense of integrity, incorruptibility decide what is right and then I do it. in need of a prudent leader to and readiness to efface oneself for The opposition vanishes”. guide it at that critical time against the collective good of the nation’. the evil designs of Hindus and Quaid possessed unwavering Quaid was a man of sterling the unsympathetic attitude of loyalty to the principles without character and love for truth the British. He thus succeeded getting paralyzed fear of governed his conduct. He steered in rescuing his nation from consequences. He with astute clear of emotions and based oppression and servitude. Mr. R. leadership genuinely awakened the his course of action on realistic G. Casey, Governor of Bengal met nation and prepared them to fight principles leading to tangible Quaid-i-Azam and appreciated his for their rights. It was because of end. He objectively analyzed the character in the following words: his firmness of character that he magnitude of a situation and “Mr. Jinnah is the only outstanding ultimately emerged triumphant displayed unshakeable resolution Muslim of all-India stature in Indian as the Creator of Pakistan and in the face of adversity. He was politics today. He appears to have perfectly answered the definition unlike the politicians who generally the legal mind: he holds his cards of the Mard-i-Momin in the Quran: hoodwink the masses. Quaid-i- very close to his chest. He is not “Hard against the unbelievers and Azam’s rectitude, integrity and a warm man. However, there is merciful among themselves”. argumentative skill were admired something in his eye that hints at even by those who did not see eye a sense of humor. But he is a man

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THE FROG AND THE WELL

Two frogs lived together in a marsh. But one But the other, who had wiser head on his hot summer the marsh dried up, and they left it shoulders, replied, “Not so fast, my friend. to look for another place to live in, for frogs like Supposing this well dried up like the marsh, how damp places if they can get them. By and by should we get out again?” they came to deep well, and one of them looked down into it, and said to the others, “this looks a nice cool place. Lets us jump in and settle here.”

Think Twice before you act Navy News 25 QUAID AN UPRIGHT GENTLEMAN “We owe all we possess today in Pakistan to Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah”

A charming personality Great sense of humor

Courteous and Polite Entirely Honourable

Fascinating Mighty Character Conversationalist

OUR LIPS AND EARS In which we learn how to conduct our conversation

If you your lips would keep from slips, Five things observe with care:

Of whom you speak, to whom you speak, And how and when where, If you your ears would save from jeers, These things keep meekly hid: Myself and I, and mine my, And how I do and did. 26 POETRY THE CAPTAIN’S DAUGHTER James T. Fields

We were crowded in the cabin, Not a soul would dare to sleep— It was midnight on the waters, And A storm was on the deep

Tis a fearful thing in winter To be shattered by the blast, And to hear the rattling trumpet Thunder, “Cut away the mast!”

So we shuddered there in silence— For the stoutest held his breath, While the Hungry sea was roaring And the breakers talked with Death.

As thus we sat in darkness, Each one busy with his prayers, “We are lost! The captain shouted As he staggered won the stairs.

But his little daughter whispered, As she took his icy hands, “Isn’t God upon the ocean, Just the same as on the land?”

Then we kissed little maiden, And we spoke in better cheer, And we anchored safe in harbor When the morn was shining clear.