(.Asghar Ali Mubarak).
RAWALPINDI (TNS) Pakistani people, filled with joy and triumph on Youm Takbir, have 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. A grand cake cutting ceremony was organized on the occasion of Youm Takbir 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. In which 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. In her message on Youm-e-Takbir, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that nuclear explosions are the guarantee of a peaceful and secure Pakistan. 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 said that 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. Maryam Nawaz said that the echo of the slogan of Takbir raised in the mountains of Chagai on May 28 is still present in the air of the dear homeland, the nation is still grateful to the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N), Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. The Chief Minister of Punjab further said that whenever the enemy got a befitting reply, the Pakistan Muslim League (N) was in power, nuclear explosions are the guarantee of a peaceful and secure Pakistan. 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 world saw how successfully the army did its job. Hanif Abbasi said that when we attacked, their missile storage and military installations were destroyed. Modi has destroyed and exposed India’s defense system. The Federal Minister said that the Prime Minister isolated India with a successful strategy. 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. Significant progress has been made in the peaceful use of nuclear technology in the health, energy and agriculture sectors. According to the announcement, 20 cancer hospitals established across the country are providing modern diagnostic and treatment facilities, about 80 percent of Pakistan’s cancer patients benefit from these hospitals. According to the PAEC announcement, 3530 megawatts of cheap and environmentally friendly electricity is being generated from 6 nuclear power plants. Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1 set a national record by generating electricity continuously for 400 days. Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-5 under construction will generate 1,200 megawatts of electricity after completion. 4 agricultural centers are ensuring food security through 159 special varieties of crops. 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. 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. This achievement of yours is a golden chapter in defense history. Despite global pressure, economic sanctions and dangers, conducting nuclear explosions in 1998 is a high example of courage and solidarity.Youm-e-Takbir is a day of our self-reliance, national unity and strategic autonomy. Mohsin Naqvi said that the enemy will always remember the lesson of May 10, India knows that Pakistan’s defense capability is invincible and now it will think a hundred times before any misadventure. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued special messages on the occasion of ‘Youm-e-Takbir’ on May 28 and said that the joy of the nation, filled with victory, has further increased. 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 which ensures the country’s sovereignty and national security. President Asif Ali Zardari said in a special message that on Youm-e-Takbir, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the nation. On May 28, we demonstrated our nuclear capabilities. Today, we have achieved strategic defense power. On May 28, we resolve to protect the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We pay tribute to the scientists, engineers, civil and military leadership associated with the nuclear program. 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. President Zardari said that in the changing regional security situation, our nuclear power is a credible minimum defense capability. Pakistan’s nuclear capability is a guarantee of peace. Nuclear power ensures our sovereignty and national security. He said that Pakistan does not want war, Pakistan is committed to the principles of peaceful coexistence and respect for international laws, let us pledge once again on Youm-e-Takbir that we will protect the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the nation on ‘Youm-e-Takbir’ and, while paying tribute to the architects of the nuclear program, reiterated his resolve not to compromise on the country’s freedom and sovereignty and said that the joys of Youm-e-Takbir have further increased for a nation filled with victory. The Prime Minister said that by the grace and mercy of Allah, Pakistan was victorious in the battle of May 6-10, and emerged victorious in the war imposed by India. He said that on May 28, 1998, India had challenged our security, defense and sovereignty by carrying out 5 nuclear explosions, Nawaz Sharif made Pakistan a nuclear power by carrying out 6 explosions, at that time Nawaz Sharif expressed the aspirations and interests of the nation. 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.
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 further 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.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. On the occasion of Youm-e-Takbir, Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari saluted the scientists, engineers, armed forces and far-sighted political leadership who made the country’s defense invincible in the form of a nuclear program. He also paid tribute to Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on Youm-e-Takbir and said that the Quaid-e-Awam laid the foundation of the nuclear program despite global pressure and opposition. Youm-e-Takbir is not just a day of pride but a symbol of the unwavering determination of our nation. We are determined that we will never compromise on our sovereignty, dignity and future security. He said that this day reminds us that when a nation is united, it can face every challenge. A nation with a visionary leadership, scientific superiority and brave forces can write its own destiny. He 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. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that our nuclear defense is a strong shield for future generations. We should never forget how much struggle and sacrifices are behind this nuclear defense. He said that the PPP has always stood and will continue to stand for a strong, independent and secure Pakistan. The PPP is not only standing and will continue to stand in making Pakistan a military power but also on the fronts of economy, democracy and social justice. The PPP Chairman said that on Youm-e-Takbir, let us renew our pledge to fulfill the dreams of our founding fathers. Let us build a Pakistan that is a true reflection of peace, progress and the hopes of the people. 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, our armed forces and nuclear scientists made history, Youm-e-Takbir teaches us the lesson of selfless service for the integrity of the country. Mir Sarfaraz Bugti said that Balochistan has always rejected anti-Pakistan Army propaganda, Pakistan’s historic victory against India is a victory for the entire nation and the Muslim Ummah. 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. Nawaz Sharif made Pakistan’s defense invincible. Alhamdulillah, today Pakistan’s forces are gaining superiority over the enemy. The provincial minister said that India will never forget May 28 and May 10. One brother crushed India’s pride and the other brother crushed India to dust. 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. He said that Alhamdulillah, this honor was bestowed on the PML-N and Nawaz Sharif, who carried out Pakistan’s nuclear explosions despite immense international pressure. This day is also a moment to renew the pledge that we should always keep national interest in mind in decisions regarding the country’s integrity and development.
