Lahore:

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expanded on Wednesday heartfelt congratulations to the people of the country and Ummah on the occasion of the YouM-E-Takbeer, who calls it a day with pride, power and unhealthy national determination.

In a message, she said, “Yom-E-Takbeer is not only a date in the calendar, it is a strong reminder of Pakistan’s historical decision to become a nuclear power, a decision that continues to inspire pride and trust in the nation.”

She said 27 years had passed, yet the people of Pakistan continue to keep their heads and they will continue to do so. “This is the day when Pakistan’s leadership under Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif chose national interest and public aspiration over global pressure.”

CM said, “Pakistan’s nuclear capacity is not only a strategic asset to the country, but a symbol of strength and pride for the whole Muslim world.” By Almighty Allah’s grace, Pakistan served the historical distinction of becoming the first Muslim nuclear power, “she said.

CM emphasized that “the enemy no longer dares to throw an evil eye on our country because of the bold and visionary decision made on May 28, 1998.

The basis of the victory on May 10 was laid on May 28. Our nuclear program remains a key column in Pakistan’s defense strategy. “

CM Maryam Nawaz praised the leadership of Nawaz Sharif and said the nation remains debt to him for his brave and historical decision.

Punjab assembly speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan also expanded warm congratulations to the people of Pakistan and the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of YouM-E-Takbeer and described it as a golden chapter in the nation’s defense history.

In a statement, Khan speaks, “YouM-E-Takbeer is not just a date on the calendar-it is a day that confirms our unwavering obligation to national sovereignty, pride and defense.”

In a remembering events on May 28, 1998, Khan said the successful nuclear tests performed that day sent a crucial message to Pakistan’s opponents.