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Pakistan Navy fulfils 17 year old heart patient's dream of becoming Naval officer

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Published Nov 13, 2026 · 14:58 PKT · 1 min read

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Pakistan Navy, with Make-A-Wish Children's Foundation Pakistan, fulfilled 17-year-old Ibad Hussain's wish to become a naval officer and visit a Pak Navy warship.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf approved the initiative and the ceremony was held at Pak Navy Dockyard where Commodore Taimur Niaz Khan welcomed Ibad.
Ibad received an honorary Lieutenant's rank badge, saluted senior naval officers and then toured Pak Navy Ship (PNS) Khaibar to experience life aboard.
Make-A-Wish Founder Ishtiaq Baig thanked Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Commodore Taimur Niaz Khan, Captain Ali Raza and the entire Pak Navy team for their support.

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KARACHI: Pakistan Navy, in collaboration with Make-A-Wish Children's Foundation Pakistan, fulfilled the heartfelt wish of 17-year-old Ibad Hussain suffering from heart disease, to become a naval officer and visit Pak Navy warship. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf graciously approved the initiative. At a dignified ceremony held at Pak Navy Dockyard, Commodore Taimur Niaz Khan warmly welcomed Ibad. During the ceremony, Ibad was presented with honorary Lieutenant's rank badge of Pakistan Navy. In a proud and emotional moment, Ibad saluted senior naval officers present on the occasion. Commodore Taimur Niaz Khan appreciated the humanitarian services of Make-A-Wish Children's Foundation Pakistan and stated that fulfilling young patient's dream of becoming a naval officer was an honor for Pakistan Navy.

Following the ceremony, Ibad was given a guided tour of Pak Navy Ship (PNS) Khaibar to experience life aboard a naval warship. On the occasion, Founder of Make-A-Wish Children's Foundation Pakistan, Ishtiaq Baig, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Commodore Taimur Niaz Khan, Captain Ali Raza and entire Pak Navy team for their generosity and support in fulfilling Ibad's heartfelt wish. He said that this special gesture had brought immense happiness, excitement and smiles to the face ofyoung patient, making it a truly unforgettable experience for Ibad and his family.