“The Nation is secure as long as there’s a submarine on watch underneath the sea.” Vice Admiral (R) Ahmad Tasnim HI(M), SJ & Bar, SBt, War Veteran of 1965 & 71 wars. He was the CO of HANGOR submarine which sank the Indian naval ship Khukri. Pakistan Navy Celebrates Independence Day with Traditional Fervour Pakistan Navy Command & Staff Conference reviews geo-strategic environment, national security [bs-quote quote=”Every year, 9th December is celebrated by Pakistan Navy as Hangor Day in honor of the historic event of the sinking of Indian Navy Frigate KHUKRI and sternly damaging another ship of Indian Navy KIRPAN by Pakistan Navy Submarine HANGOR in 1971 war.” style=”style-5″ align=”left” color=”#dd0000″ author_name=”Aliya Nasir” author_job=”Lecturer, NUML”][/bs-quote] Every year, 9th December is celebrated by Pakistan Navy as Hangor Day in honor of the historic event of the sinking of Indian Navy Frigate KHUKRI and sternly damaging another ship of Indian Navy KIRPAN by Pakistan Navy Submarine HANGOR in 1971 war. The astounding action of the Pakistan Navy took place 30 miles southeast off ‘Diu Head’ on Indian’s west coast. Since World War II, this event is eminent in naval history as being the first successful kill by a submarine. HANGOR reflects … Continue reading 49th HANGOR DAY, 2020