The Armed Forces of Pakistan on the occasion of 28th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer congratulated the nation and reaffirmed that the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of the nation will be protected at any cost.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu conveyed their heartfelt congratulations to the people of Pakistan on the historic occasion.
In a combined message, military chiefs referred to 28 May, 1998, as a milestone in the country’s history because of the restoration of the strategic equilibrium in South Asia by Pakistan becoming a nuclear power.
They said that the successful tests made a point clear to the world that Pakistan would never compromise on its defence and national security.
The message also highlighted that Youm-e-Takbeer is a day of unity, courage and resolve of the Pakistani nation to protect the motherland.
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The leadership paid tribute to the vision of the national leaders and the sacrifices and unfailing efforts of scientists, engineers, soldiers and the entire nation in reaching this milestone.
Youm-e-Takbeer is a day celebrated on 28th May in memory of nuclear tests conducted by Pakistan in May of 1998 in the Chaghi district of the Balochistan province in response to India’s nuclear test earlier that same month in the Kasaura district of Punjab province.
The nuclear tests at Chaghi made Pakistan the seventh nuclear power in the world. Pakistan also became the first and the only Muslim nuclear power in the world.
The tests also proved the resilience of Pakistani armed forces and its people. Pakistan’s purpose of being a nuclear power is to maintain a credible minimum deterrence while still having a commitment to regional peace and stability.
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