Today, the nation proudly celebrates December 8th as Gwadar Day, commemorating a pivotal national milestone in Pakistan’s maritime history and acknowledging the strategic importance of the port city.
8 December 1958, Gwadar was formally handed over to Pakistan by Oman. A Pakistan Navy platoon led by then Lt Iftikhar Ahmed Sirohey (later Chief of the Naval Staff) hoisted the Pakistan flag for the first time – an enduring milestone in Pakistan’s maritime history. pic.twitter.com/U5ynLgoOcT
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Gwadar Day: An Enduring Maritime Milestone (08 December 1958)
December 8th, 1958, marks the formal handover of Gwadar from Oman to Pakistan, an enduring milestone in the country’s maritime and national history. On this significant day, a Pakistan Navy platoon, under the leadership of then Lieutenant Iftikhar Ahmed Sirohey (who later became the Chief of the Naval Staff), hoisted the Pakistan flag over Gwadar for the very first time, cementing the port’s integration and securing a vital piece of the nation’s coastline.
The commemoration of Gwadar Day celebrates the strategic importance of this port to Pakistan’s future and honors the role of the Pakistan Navy in securing this vital asset.
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