Youm-e-Takbeer: Will May 28 be a Public Holiday in Pakistan?
Wire desk byline Sourced from Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror. Translated and abridged by the GSRRA Desk.
Pakistan will observe Youm-e-Takbeer on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, marking the day the country became a nuclear power.
This day commemorates the successful nuclear tests conducted on May 28, 1998, in Chaghi, Balochistan, which made Pakistan the first Muslim country and the seventh in the world to possess nuclear weapons.
Youm-e-Takbeer is seen as a moment of national pride, celebrated to honor the country’s scientific and defense advancements. Each year, the day is marked by ceremonies, political speeches, and media tributes recognizing the efforts of scientists and leadership behind the achievement
Confirmed Public Holiday
The Cabinet Division’s official circular has confirmed that May 28, 2025, will be a public holiday. It is listed alongside other major national holidays such as Pakistan Day, Independence Day, and Eid.
As a result, all government offices, educational institutions, and most private businesses will remain closed for the day.
Reference Link:- https://propakistani.pk/2025/05/19/youm-e-takbeer-will-may-28-be-a-public-holiday-in-pakistan/
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
