President Alvi felicitates the Pakistani nation on the occasion of Youm-e-Takbeer

ISLAMABAD, May 28 (SABAH): President Dr. Arif Alvi has felicitated the Pakistani nation on the occasion of Youm-e-Takbeer when on this day 25 years ago, in response to India’s nuclear tests, Pakistan conducted nuclear tests that was essential for maintaining the balance of power in the region.

In his message on the occasion of Youm-e-Takbeer observed on Sunday, President Dr. Arif Alvi said that the achievement of nuclear capability was indeed a remarkable feat and for this our scientists, engineers, political and military leadership of the time deserve high commendation.

President Dr. Arif Alvi said that on this day, the whole nation pays tribute to the contributions of our eminent engineers and scientists who made Pakistan a nuclear power within a short period of time. We must highly appreciate our political and military leadership that took wise decision at that time to achieve nuclear capability making defense of the country unassailable. For this, our whole nation is indebted to all those who played their part in making Pakistan the 1st Islamic nuclear power, he said.

President Dr. Arif Alvi said that on this day, let us pledge to make Pakistan a stronger country by investing in the intellectual development of our people and strengthening our cyber security to ensure our defense. I am hopeful that with our collective efforts, we would be able to make Pakistan’s defence impregnable, he said. “May Allah be our guide and supporter. Ameen!”, he said.