Islamabad : Pakistanis filled with joy and triumph on Youm Takbir, on Wednesday paid tribute to the civil and military leadership, Pakistani forces, scientists, and engineers for making Pakistan’s defense invincible.
On the completion of 27 years of Pakistan becoming a nuclear power, the nation celebrated Youm Takbir with national enthusiasm.
The day began with Quran recitation in mosques and prayers for Pakistan’s security. Scholars organized special prayers for the progress of Pakistan. Scholars said that May 28 is a very important day in the history of Pakistan, you Pakistan is stronger and more stable, the pride of the entire nation is higher than ever.
On May 28, 1998, Pakistan restored the balance of power in the region by carrying out 6 explosions in response to India’s five nuclear explosions. Pakistan asserted its right to defend itself. The world heard the call of Allahu Akbar from the mountains of Chagai and Pakistan emerged as the seventh nuclear power in the world and the first nuclear power in the Islamic world. Special events were organized across the country on Youm Takbir to salute the guardians of the homeland. Rallies and ceremonies were held in small and big cities including Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore.
In the event , tribute was paid to scientists and Pakistani forces for making Pakistan a nuclear power. Dolphin Communication CEO Ms. Asma Butt presents a cake to senior columnist Asghar Ali Mubarak on his birthday at a cake cutting ceremony on the occasion of Youm-e-Takbir in Rawalpindi.
The international media is recognizing Pakistan’s success today. On Youm-e-Takbir, the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission reiterated its commitment to the peaceful use of nuclear technology. According to the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) announcement, May 28 is a day to celebrate Pakistan becoming a nuclear power.
Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology Faisalabad is producing naturally colored cotton. The announcement said that this institution has also been recognized as a supporting center of the International Atomic Energy Agency, PIAS University and other educational institutions are providing international standard education. The announcement said that the peaceful use of nuclear technology will continue to play a key role in promoting sustainable development.
The President, while reiterating his resolve to protect the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, said that acquiring nuclear power was a wise decision to maintain peace. Pakistan’s nuclear capability is a guarantee of peace in the region. The President paid tribute to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto for laying the foundation of Pakistan’s nuclear program and said that becoming a nuclear power was not just a manifestation of our technological progress. The acquisition of nuclear power was a wise decision to maintain peace through force.

Shahbaz Sharif said that Nawaz Sharif did not take into account economic sanctions, pressure, threats and greed, he made the country’s geographical borders invincible forever.
He said that the call of Allahu Akbar is still echoing from the mountains of Chagai as a pledge of the Pakistani nation, this wonderful tradition was repeated once again by the nation against the recent unjustified attacks by India. The Prime Minister saluted the nation, former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, scientists and engineers for making immense sacrifices for the nuclear program. He also saluted the Pakistani Armed Forces, national institutions and architects who contributed to the nuclear program and said that I also pay tribute to the armed forces for fully protecting nuclear assets. Youm-e-Takbir is a day to declare that there will be no compromise on the unity, freedom and sovereignty of the nation.
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and other political figures congratulated the nation on the occasion of Youm-e-Takbir. On the social networking website “X”, PML-N President and former Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif congratulated the nation on Youm-e-Takbir. He said that no one can look at Pakistan with a malicious eye, on this day Allah Almighty has granted the nation a great success, may Allah Almighty protect Pakistan.
in a statement , PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto said that it was Shaheed Bhutto’s foresight and unparalleled courage that gave the dream of building a nuclear power and provided a practical basis for it. Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, with wisdom and insight, preserved the nuclear program during her tenure and ensured its progress. Our nuclear defense is a symbol of the trust of these martyrs and their unparalleled sacrifices
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, while congratulating the nation on Youm-e-Takbir, said that on May 28, 1998, Pakistan conducted nuclear explosions and convinced the world that we are always ready to give a befitting reply to any enemy’s adventure. May 28 is a day of pride and honor for every Pakistani. He said that scientists, Pakistani forces and political leadership laid the foundation of an invincible Pakistan. The nation’s greetings to all scientists.
Addressing a ceremony on the occasion of Youm-e-Takbir in Rawalpindi, Hanif Abbasi said that Pakistan’s head was raised with pride because of Field Marshal General Asim Munir. The world saw the way Field Marshal Asim Munir crushed the enemy. In the recent situation, the entire nation stood with the army. He said that a generation was born here who said that the army does not know how to do its job.
The Chief Minister of Punjab, while congratulating the Pakistani nation and the Muslim Ummah, said that even after 27 years, the head of the Pakistani nation is proud and will remain proud, the enemy cannot dare to look at the land of Pakistan with a mischievous eye. The Chief Minister of Punjab noted Pakistan’s becoming a nuclear power is the pride of the entire Muslim Ummah. By the grace and mercy of Allah Almighty, Pakistan has been honored to become the first Muslim nuclear power in the world. The foundation of the victory of May 10 was laid on May 28, 1998
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti said that Youm-e-Takbir is a day to pay tribute to those who made the country’s defense invincible, Pakistan’s nuclear capability is a guarantee to maintain the balance of power in the region. He said that nuclear explosions gave a clear message to the enemy forces,
Punjab Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said that Alhamdulillah, 27 years have passed since Pakistan became a nuclear power, and I congratulate Youm-e-Takbir on the historic day of May 28, 1998. He said that the nation salutes Quaid Nawaz Sharif, who made Pakistan’s defense invincible with bravery, determination and perseverance, regardless of threats, pressure, greed and sanctions. It is a defensive weapon to protect the homeland and future generations and to destroy the evil intentions of the enemy.
Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari said that May 28 is a memorable and golden day in the history of Pakistan. Quaid Mian Nawaz Sharif made Pakistan a nuclear power by carrying out nuclear explosions on May 28, 1998. Nawaz Sharif had said an absolute no to the American offer in two words. She said that Nawaz Sharif preferred the country’s dignity and sovereignty over global pressure and sanctions.
Former Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz Sharif said that Youm-e-Takbir is the golden day of Pakistan’s emergence as the first nuclear power in the Islamic world. With our acquisition of nuclear power, Pakistan’s defense has become invincible.
On the occasion of Youm-e-Takbir, the armed forces, the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and the Services Chiefs congratulated the people. The ISPR statement said that Youm-e-Takbir commemorates the great moment of 1998 when Pakistan emerged as a nuclear power. Pakistan has asserted its right to restore strategic balance in South Asia and defend itself. Pakistan’s strategic capability is a national trust, which reflects the aspirations of the people. Youm-e-Takbir reaffirms our doctrine of effective and minimum deterrence. The doctrine of credible minimum deterrence is based on establishing peace and strategic stability in the region. The ISPR said in its statement that Pakistan’s nuclear capability is purely defensive in nature and a guarantor of peace. The armed forces salute the sacrifices that have made this milestone possible.

A grand cake cutting ceremony was organized on the occasion of Youm Takbeer by Dolphin Communication CEO Ms. Asma Butt and Sarmad Sajjad Khan at Green Palace Hotel Committee Chowk Rawalpindi, whose special guests were Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and Senator Nasir Mahmood Butt, Sheikh Arsalan, Sajjad Khan, Vice President PML-N Mirza Mansoor Baig, Khalid Saeed Butt.