28th May 1998 a day when ALLAH showered his special blessings on Pakistan. A remarkable noon when the land of Balochistan delighted with pride and the people of Pakistan filled with pleasure as they hear the news that Pakistan finally become a strong country by possessing nuclear powers. The ghost of anxiety, frustration, the dilemma of life and death broke on 28th May 1998, a quiet glittery day of the new victory and new life when Balochistan’s Chagai black and rugged district mountains were looking bright and the sky was echoing with the slogans of Allah o Akbar!!
Pakistan was forced to start its nuclear program soon after nuclear tests by India and then finally a day came – 28th may 1998 when it was able to creat balance of power in the region after successful nuclear test. This news spread around the entire world within few hours that Pakistan became first Islamic nuclear state. This was just not only a pride moment for Pakistani nation but also for the whole Islamic world. Western world gave a mix response at that time. The hero of the Nation “Dr.A.Q khan” with the help of “Dr. Munir” proved that Pakistan has the potential to defend its self and also has achieved the deterrence capability against India. 28th May 1998, a day filled with pride for every Pakistani as the dream come true. Youm-e-Takbeer, is celebrated because this day brought stability to the region by deterring the aggressive designs of India.
Major question arises by having in mind the current security situation of Pakistan that why Pakistan needed to have these nukes? Since its inception, Pakistan is surrounded by national security troubles, Kashmir war 1948, historic war of 1965, East-Pakistan separation war 1971; Kargil war 1999 and border standoff of 2002 are few but major incidents with same and only enemy India which bring major changes in the history of Pakistan. It’s Pakistan nuclear achievements which continue to keep India at bay, promoting peace and stability in whole region. International community has a view that Pakistani missiles are threat to the security of other world. But while taking some steps in nuclear regimes Pakistan proved itself as a peaceful country. These missile are not a threat to anyone, we have built them to defend our country. In fact we did not start arms race in South Asia. Our missiles are jewels of our country.
Long live Pakistan!!