Celebrating Youm-e-Takbeer: Pakistan’s Historic Achievement as a Nuclear Power

Today, the Pakistani nation proudly celebrates Youm-e-Takbeer, marking the day Pakistan became a nuclear power. On this historic occasion, we pay rich tributes to our scientists, engineers, and technicians for their invaluable contributions to Pakistan’s nuclear program, which has also significantly contributed to the country’s socioeconomic development. The program enjoys the unanimous support of all segments of Pakistani society, including political parties, the armed forces, the scientific community, academia, and the public at large. Pakistan remains committed to global and regional peace and stability, and reaffirms its resolve to safeguard the nation’s territorial integrity, independence, and sovereignty.