Pakistan Navy welcomed a 17-year-old boy aboard PNS Khyber after Make-A-Wish Children’s Foundation Pakistan helped arrange a visit fulfilling his dream of experiencing naval life. According to an account published by The Financial Daily, the teenager, identified as Ibad, was received at the dockyard with his family and representatives of the foundation.
A special day aboard PNS Khyber
The report says Ibad had hoped to wear a Navy uniform and see a warship up close. The foundation approached the Pakistan Navy, and the visit was approved by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf.
Commodore Taimur Niaz Khan welcomed the group. During a ceremony, Ibad was presented with an honorary lieutenant badge before being taken on a guided tour of PNS Khyber.
Tour of the ship
On board, the teenager visited the bridge and had the opportunity to sit in the captain’s chair. The ship’s commanding officer, Captain Ali Raza, and the crew also presented him with a commemorative cap, according to the published account.
How Make-A-Wish helped
Make-A-Wish Children’s Foundation Pakistan works with children facing serious illnesses to arrange meaningful experiences. The visit illustrates how cooperation between a charity and a public institution can create a memorable day for a young person and their family.
The original account discusses Ibad’s medical treatment. To respect his privacy, this report does not reproduce additional clinical details or make assumptions about his prognosis.
Why the visit mattered
For Ibad, seeing a Navy ship and meeting its officers offered a close look at a career he admires. For the foundation, it was another example of its wish-granting work. The event was a ceremonial visit, not a formal military appointment.
Source: The Financial Daily’s first-person account of the visit. Names and event details are attributed to the cited report.