ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP):Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Ms. Wajiha Qamar on Thursday felicitated the nation on the occasion of Youm-e-Takbeer, saying that May 28, 1998, is a historic, decisive and proud day in Pakistan’s history when the country successfully conducted nuclear tests and made its defence invincible. In her message, she said the echoes of “Takbeer” in the hills of Chagai not only strengthened Pakistan’s …
Echoes of Takbeer from Chagai safeguarded Pakistan’s dignity, defence: Wajiha Qamar
ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP):Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Ms. Wajiha Qamar on Thursday felicitated the nation on the occasion of Youm-e-Takbeer, saying that May 28, 1998, is a historic, decisive and proud day in Pakistan’s history when the country successfully conducted nuclear tests and made its defence invincible.
In her message, she said the echoes of “Takbeer” in the hills of Chagai not only strengthened Pakistan’s defence but also ensured national sovereignty, dignity and strategic balance. She said Pakistan emerged as the first nuclear power in the Islamic world and the seventh nuclear state globally, which remained a matter of pride for the entire nation.
Wajiha Qamar said former Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif rejected immense international pressure and various incentives and took a courageous and historic decision in the larger national interest, which the nation would always remember with pride. She added that the nuclear tests conducted under Nawaz Sharif’s leadership made Pakistan’s defence impregnable.
She further said the foundation of Pakistan’s nuclear programme was laid by former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, while the country’s scientists, engineers and technical experts made the programme successful through their hard work, capabilities and dedication. She paid tribute to Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan and other scientists for their invaluable services.
The minister said the armed forces of Pakistan were playing an exemplary role in safeguarding national security and protecting the country’s nuclear assets, adding that the entire nation was proud of its brave armed forces.
She said Youm-e-Takbeer conveyed a message of national unity, self confidence, progress and stability. Reaffirming the government’s commitment, she said Pakistan would be made stronger and more prosperous through education, research, scientific advancement and national cohesion.
Wajiha Qamar said the nation saluted all its national heroes who played a historic role in making Pakistan a strong and dignified nuclear power.
