Celebrating Youm-e-Takbir: The Day Pakistan Became a Nuclear Power
On May 28th every year, Pakistan celebrates Youm-e-Takbir, commemorating the day in 1998 when the country successfully conducted its first nuclear tests. This momentous occasion not only marked Pakistan as the first Muslim-majority nation to possess nuclear weapons but also significantly altered the geopolitical landscape of South Asia. The Journey to Nuclear Capability The roots…