Pakistan marked Youm-e-Takbeer on May 28 with nationwide rallies, flag-hoisting ceremonies, and tributes to the heroes behind the country’s nuclear program. However The day commemorates the 1998 nuclear tests in Chagai, which established Pakistan as the world’s seventh—and the first Muslim—nuclear power.
A Historic Milestone
Led by Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan and Dr Samar Mubarakmand, Pakistani scientists successfully conducted nuclear tests in the Ras Koh Hills of Balochistan. The move was in response to India’s earlier tests and aimed to restore strategic balance in the region. Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif made the bold decision to proceed, defying global pressure and sanctions.
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Nationwide Celebrations
Events were held across the country. In Lahore, Federal Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik praised Nawaz Sharif’s leadership, saying the tests made Pakistan “invincible.” However In Karachi, rallies and public gatherings drew large crowds. Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori and Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah called May 28 a day of national pride and resilience.
Tributes from Across Provinces
In Peshawar, Minister for Kashmir Affairs Amir Maqam honored Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, Bhutto, and the armed forces for their roles in the nuclear journey. In conclusion He stressed that their efforts made Pakistan a strong Islamic nuclear state.
Balochistan saw widespread participation, with rallies held in all districts. Gilgit-Baltistan Governor Syed Mehdi Shah and Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan used the occasion to reaffirm the nation’s commitment to defense and unity.
Azad Kashmir Joins in Solidarity
In Azad Jammu and Kashmir, the day was celebrated with equal enthusiasm. A rally organized by Refugees of Jammu & Kashmir and Pasban-e-Hurriyat hailed Pakistan as the “defensive wall of the Muslim Ummah.” However They emphasized that Pakistan remains the only nuclear power among the 57 Muslim-majority countries.
The spirit of Youm-e-Takbeer continues to inspire unity, strength, and resolve across Pakistan.
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