Nation celebrates 15 anniversary of nuclear tests

The nation celebrates “Yaum-e-Takbeer”, the 15^th anniversary of nuclear tests, with national zeal and fervor on Tuesday.

Pakistan conducted successful nuclear tests on 28th May 1998 in response to Indian atomic provocation‚ which created regional imbalance when it tested 5 underground atomic blasts on 11th May‚ 1998.

Pakistani political leadership at that time took the decision to equally respond to Indian atomic provocation and carried out with 6 nuclear blasts at Chaghi despite international pressure.

After successful nuclear explosions‚ Pakistan became the 7th atomic power in the world and first in Muslim Ummah.

In response to these nuclear explosions‚ Pakistani nation had to face economic sanctions imposed by the international community but it stood by its principled stand on the issue of national deterrence.

Special functions have been arranged in various cities including Islamabad and Lahore tomorrow to mark the day.

Special message of Prime Minister-designate Nawaz Sharif and impressions of political leaders and important figures from different walks of life will be aired by radio and TV channels.

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Posted by Tahir Khan on May 27 2013. Filed under Latest News, National, Pakistan. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.