ISLAMABAD (HRNW) – Pakistan is celebrating its 28th ‘Youm-e-Takbeer’ today with immense national fervor and solemnity, commemorating the historic nuclear tests conducted on May 28, 1998. This day represents an insurmountable milestone in the nation’s defense history.
Key highlights of this momentous occasion include:
First Islamic and Seventh Global Nuclear Power
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Strategic Milestone: Following the successful nuclear tests carried out on May 28, 1998, Pakistan emerged as the seventh nuclear power in the world and the first in the Islamic nationhood.
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The Chaghi Tests: Under the historic leadership of the pioneer of Pakistan’s nuclear program, Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, and Dr. Samar Mubarakmand, a dedicated team of Pakistani scientists and engineers successfully conducted the nuclear tests in the Ras Koh Hills of Balochistan’s Chaghi district.
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Safeguarding Sovereignty: These successful detonations demonstrated to the global community the unwavering resolve of the Pakistani nation to safeguard its regional integrity, independence, and national sovereignty.
Bhutto’s Vision and Nawaz Sharif’s Bold Decision
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Bhutto’s Historic Stance: The foundation of this profound nuclear journey traces back to the historic declaration by former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who visionary stated that the nation would endure hunger and eat grass if necessary, but would absolutely develop a nuclear deterrent.
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Nawaz Sharif’s Resolute Step: Rejecting intense external and international pressure, the then-Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, made the courageous decision to conduct the nuclear tests in direct response to India’s nuclear detonations, effectively and permanently restoring the strategic balance of power in the South Asian region.
Leadership Commendations and Messages
On this landmark occasion, the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan extended their heartfelt congratulations to the entire nation and Pakistanis living abroad. In their official messages, they characterized the May 28, 1998 detonations as a definitive symbol of national honor, invincible defense, and regional peace.
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