Islamabad,27, May 2024, (GNP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday declared Youm-e-Takbeer, 28 May, a national holiday to honor the day Pakistan became a nuclear power, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.
According to the statement, PM Shehbaz emphasized that the day serves as a reminder of the nation’s unity in making Pakistan’s defense unbeatable.
On this day, the whole nation decided to maintain the reliability of the country by denying any external pressure on our defense, he stated.
He stated that Youm-e-Takbeer memorializes the solidarity of political and military forces, uniting under the green crescent flag to strengthen the nation’s defense.
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PM Shehbaz also emphasized that the day affirms the commitment to prevent not only external adversaries but also internal elements seeking to destabilize the country through polarizing politics.
He said that May 28 marks the day when former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and the Pakistan armed forces took resolute steps to furnish Pakistan’s defense unbeatable.
It is also a tribute to former prime minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and the scientists who played a crucial role in initiating and sustaining Pakistan’s nuclear programme.
The entire Pakistani nation, including myself, pledges on this day to ensure the economic security of the country with the same dedication that made our defence indomitable on May 28, PM Shehbaz declared.
He also called on the nation to unite against not only external rivals but also internal threats, like the events of May 9, by working tirelessly with discipline, unity, and steadfast resolve.
