Islamabad (Web Desk): The nation is observing the Youm-e-Takbeer today (Tuesday) with zeal and fervour in remembrance of the successful nuclear tests conducted by Pakistan in the hills of Chaghai.
It was on this day in 1998 that Pakistan had conducted nuclear tests in response to the Indian nuclear explosions.
Pakistan “defied international pressure to conduct the nuclear tests” under the leadership of then-premier Nawaz Sharif, the Radio Pakistan reported.
Pakistan became the seventh nuclear nation in the world and the first Muslim state to have a nuclear arsenal.
This successfully established credible minimum deterrence and restored the balance of power in the region.
The day dawned with special prayers in the mosques for the peace and prosperity of the country.
Quran Khawani and special prayers were organized across the country on the occasion.
The religious scholars said that May 28 is a very important day in the history of Pakistan. They prayed for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan.
Congratulating the nation on Youm-e-Takbeer, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the day symbolizes the collective effort of all facets of national power, overcoming what seemed like an insurmountable challenge and achieving a milestone in the country’s defense capabilities.
“May 28 signifies more than just a mere commemoration of a day, it encapsulates the narrative of our nation’s arduous yet remarkable path towards establishing a credible minimum deterrence,” the prime minister wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) timeline.
He said that on this historic day in 1998, (then-) PM Nawaz Sharif demonstrated bold leadership by rejecting nerve wrecking pressures & inducements to make Pakistan a nuclear armed nation.
“I also pay tribute to Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the founder of Pakistan’s nuclear programme for his strategic foresight and unwavering commitment to the cause,” PM Shehbaz said.
