Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Services Chiefs on behalf of The Armed Forces of Pakistan, extend warm felicitations to the nation on the 26th anniversary of “Youm-e-Takbeer”
This momentous occasion commemorates the historic achievement of Pakistan’s nuclear tests in 1998, which successfully established credible minimum deterrence and restored the balance of power in the region. The Armed Forces and the nation pay tribute to the unwavering dedication and selfless sacrifices of all those who contributed to this remarkable feat, achieved against overwhelming odds. The scientists, engineers, and officials who devoted their lives to realizing this dream rightly deserve the gratitude and admiration of the nation and its Armed Forces. On this important day in Pakistan’s history, the Armed Forces of Pakistan reaffirm their unwavering resolve to defend the motherland, protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and ensure the nation’s security at all times and at any cost, InshaAllah. Pakistan Zindabad!
Source:The Patriot
May 28, 2024 23:14 UTC
Unveiling Afghan Folklore
The data that shows different armed factions are present in Afghanistan makes it impossible to accept the Taliban’s position. The TTP was allegedly supported by “enemy intelligence agencies.” A few weeks prior, the military had released a similar statement. Mohsin Naqvi demanded that the Afghan Taliban “hand them to us” or punish the alleged terrorists. There have been multiple attempts to discuss the TTP issue with the Taliban in Afghanistan, but the outcomes have not been encouraging. Sadly, there aren’t many viable choices, thus the government will have to cooperate with the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Source:The Patriot
May 28, 2024 20:47 UTC
Sheikh Aftab greets nation on 26th anniversary of Yaum-e-Takbeer
He congratulated the nation on the 26th anniversary of Yaum-e-Takbeer. As per reported by our district representative faisal munir that Sheikh Aftab Ahmed pay tribute to the senior leadership of Pakistan Muslim League, especially former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, senior military leadership and scientists of Pakistan. He said Twenty-six years ago, Pakistan got the honor of becoming the first nuclear power in the Muslim world and the 7th nuclear power in the world. Yaum-e-Takbeer was a golden and memorable day in history, on this day Pakistan announced that no one can enslave it. Sheikh Aftab emphasized that Youm-e-Takbeer symbolizes the power of unity and strong will, enabling the nation to overcome external and internal challenges.
Source:The Nation
May 28, 2024 19:58 UTC
Tarar greets nation on 26th anniversary of Yaum-e-Takbeer
ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP): Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday congratulated the nation on the 26th anniversary of Yaum-e-Takbeer. “Twenty-six years ago, Pakistan got the honour of becoming the first nuclear power in the Muslim world and the 7th nuclear power in the world,” the minister said in a statement. Yaum-e-Takbeer was a golden and memorable day in history, on this day Pakistan announced that no one can enslave it, he remarked. “Every individual who created, nurtured and implemented the nuclear program is a hero of the nation whom we salute,” Attaullah Tarar added. “On this day, we salute the late Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, the architect of the nuclear program, his team and all the scientists,” he said.
Source:The Nation
May 28, 2024 19:38 UTC
Social media divide nation without strong awareness of social values: CM Bugti
QUETTA, May 28 (APP):Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti on Tuesday said that social media has divided our nation without strong awareness of social values and created a gap between the state and the youth through wrong narrative. He said that the process of dialogue would continue with the youth and were ready to engage with the youth in every forum. He expressed these views while addressing the closing ceremony of the13th National Workshop Balochistan. He said that the world went towards the social media platform after prior preparation, but we entered the era of social media without any conscious preparation, which had negative effects directly on social values which were of the moment. At the end of the ceremony, Chief Minister Balochistan also gave certificates to the participants of the workshop.
Source:The Nation
May 28, 2024 19:16 UTC
WATCH: KKR’s Andre Russell dances to ‘Lutt Putt Gaya’ with Ananya Pandey after IPL 2024 win
The Men In Purple first restricted SRH to the lowest ever total in an IPL final at 113 before chasing down the target in just the 11th over. KKR’s Mitchell Starc was named the Player of the Match in the IPL 2024 final, finishing with figures of 2/14 off his 4 overs. The entire bowling unit performed exceptionally well, contributing to KKR’s historic win, with Andre Russell also taking 3 wickets for 19 runs in his 2.3 overs. After playing a key role in KKR’s victory and showing emotion moments after the win, Russell was seen celebrating with a dance. The star all-rounder’s video of dancing with Bollywood actress Ananya Pandey to KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan’s song ‘Lutt Putt Gaya’ has gone viral on social media.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 28, 2024 16:09 UTC
Bilawal recalls Bhutto's commitment to founding Pakistan's nuclear programme
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari observed the legacy of Quaid-i-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on the 26th anniversary of Pakistan becoming a nuclear power. He highlighted Shaheed Bhutto's commitment to founding Pakistan's nuclear programme despite international pressure. Bilawal also paid tribute to Shaheed Benazir Bhutto for her role in advancing her father's vision. He lauded the scientists and individuals who made Pakistan a nuclear power, recognizing them as national heroes. Bilawal highlighted the PPP's devotion to opposing the global arms race and nuclear expansion, advocating for peaceful coexistence, dialogue, and democracy.
Source:The Nation
May 28, 2024 16:07 UTC
The US nuclear forces in 2024
Bulletin of Atomic Scientists produces papers yearly as part of its Nuclear Notebook describing the estimated nuclear weapons and the related delivery systems of all nine nuclear weapon states. With the domino effect, all these three nuclear weapon states including France and the UK are modernising their nuclear forces. It leads by both conventional and nuclear forces modernisation with an unmatched technological advancement. Both the US and Russia possess 90% of the total world nuclear forces. In sum, nuclear forces and their related delivery systems possessed by the US reflect that nuclear weapons will continue to stay and play a decisive deterring role in the evolving global nuclear order.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 28, 2024 16:03 UTC
Acting President, PM & armed forces felicitate nation on Youm-e-Takbeer
Acting President, PM & armed forces felicitate nation on Youm-e-TakbeerThe Acting President, the Prime Minister and the Services Chiefs have felicitated the nation on the observance of the 26th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer. In his message on the day, Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani has reiterated the resolve to continue working towards a peaceful and stable world. The Acting President said that Youm-e-Takbeer serves as a testament to our nation's resilience, unwavering determination, and commitment to maintaining regional peace and stability. The Prime Minister also paid tribute to former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and scientists for their role in initiating and continuing Pakistan’s nuclear programme. The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and the Services Chiefs have also felicitated the nation on Youm-e-Takbeer.
Source:The Nation
May 28, 2024 15:09 UTC
Sixteen dead after cyclone batters Bangladesh and India
Patuakhali - Millions of people in low-lying areas of Bangladesh and India on Monday surveyed the tangled wreckage left by a powerful cyclone that killed at least 16 people, destroyed thousands of homes, smashed seawalls and flooded cities. Winds and torrential rain still hammered residents as they tried to salvage what remained of their belongings, a day after Cyclone Remal made landfall with fierce gales and crashing waves. “At least 10 people were killed in the cyclone” in Bangladesh, the country’s state minister for disaster Mohibbur Rahman told reporters. Villages had been swamped by storm surges, tin roofs ripped off, trees uprooted and powerlines cut, an AFP reporter in the affected area said. “A total of 3.75 million people have been affected... 35,483 homes were destroyed by the cyclone, and another 115,992 homes were damaged”, Rahman said of the damage in Bangladesh alone.
Source:The Nation
May 28, 2024 09:04 UTC
Leaders hail ‘unwavering determination’ as nation celebrates Youm-e-Takbeer
On May 28, 1998, Pakistan became the first nuclear power in the Muslim world and seventh in the world. On May 28, 1998, Pakistan emerged as the first Muslim-majority country to acquire nuclear capabilities, marking a pivotal moment in its history. He also paid tribute to Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the founder of Pakistan’s nuclear program, for his strategic foresight and unwavering commitment. Gillani added that Youm-e-Takbeer serves as a testament to Pakistan's resilience, unwavering determination, and commitment to maintaining regional peace and stability. The armed forces paid respect to all those involved in the achievement stating, "The scientists, engineers, and officials who devoted their lives to realising this dream rightly deserve the gratitude and admiration of the nation and its Armed Forces."
Source:The Nation
May 28, 2024 08:55 UTC
Youm-e-Takbeer marks nation’s determination to defend country: Salik
ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP): Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Chaudhry Salik Hussain on Monday said ‘Youm-e-Takbeer’ was the day to reiterate the nation’s determination to protect the motherland. In his congratulatory message to the nation, he said the was a day of pride for all the Pakistanis. The minister lauded the contribution of all those who made Pakistan a nuclear-powered nation, balancing the power in the region. The minister emphasized that Pakistan’s successful nuclear tests made the country stronger, removing any complacency of the enemy. He urged the nation to commemorate the significant day of ‘Youm-e-Takbeer’ with enthusiasm, reiterating their unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s defense.
Source:The Nation
May 28, 2024 05:38 UTC
Youm-e-Takbeer: The Day PAEC Made the Nation Proud
In the use of nuclear energy for generating electricity, PAEC is currently operating six nuclear power plants (NPPs), including Karachi Nuclear Power Plants Unit-2 & Unit-3 commonly known as K-2 and K-3 in Karachi; and C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4 NPPs in Chashma, Mianwali. As per international best practices in the field of nuclear power, Emergency Preparedness Measures are well in place for timely intervention at these power plants. The safety and security are the two highlights of nuclear power plants operating in the country. Four PAEC agriculture research centers have been established in the three provinces of Pakistan having a major share of the cultivatable land in the country. Taking a big step towards agriculture industrialization and commercialization, PAEC recently organized a huddle of agriculture scientists, agriculturists and business leaders in the field of agriculture.
Source:The Nation
May 28, 2024 00:42 UTC
Russia to remove Taliban from 'terror' list: state media
PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCYRussia will remove the Taliban from a list of banned terrorist organisations, three years after they returned to power in Afghanistan, the state-run RIA Novosti news agency said Monday. "Kazakhstan has recently taken the decision, which we are also going to take, to remove them from the list of terrorist organisations," RIA Novosti quoted Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as saying. Read: Russia invites Afghanistan's Taliban to major economic forumKazakhstan removed the Taliban from its list of banned organisations at the end of 2023. Russia also invited Taliban representatives to its flagship Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum, state media reported. The event was once seen as the cornerstone of Russia's economic relations with the West.
Source:The Express Tribune
May 27, 2024 22:14 UTC
Centre, KP govt vow to jointly work to end province’s power woes
Gandapur’s KP administration and Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) have been at odds recently over prolonged loadshedding across the province. “We will soon be loadshedding-free,” the chief minister vowed. Once everything is set, the model in KP will be replicated in other provinces as well.”The energy minister echoed the KP chief minister’s comments, saying that the initiative will be “community-based,” involving MNAs and MPAs. We must not conflate the two,” the chief minister maintained. Responding to a question, Interior Minister Naqvi acknowledged there was a “great shortage” of electricity in KP.
Source:Pakistan Today
May 27, 2024 21:01 UTC