Explanation

• Pakistan's nuclear policy is based on Minimum Credible Deterrence.
• Pakistan became a declared nuclear power on 28 May 1998.
• Location: Chagai Hills, Balochistan
• Purpose: Maintain a credible deterrent against potential threats.

Last verified on 08-06-2026

Explanation

Youm-e-Takbeer is celebrated on May 28

It is celebrated  in commemoration of the Chagai-I and Chagai-II series of nuclear tests

This day made Pakistan the seventh nuclear state of the world

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Explanation

The Pak Army Rocket Force Command conducted the successful test fire of the indigenously developed Fatah-IV ground-launched cruise missile on 14 May 2026.

In September 2025, the Pakistan Army had also successfully conducted the training launch of the cruise missile Fatah-IV at a range of 750 kilometres.

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Explanation

• Pakistan conducted a series of nuclear tests on 28 May 1998 at the Chagai test site, in Balochistan.
• 5 Nuclear tests were conducted by Pakistan at 15:15 hrs PST on 28 May 1998.
• The tests were performed at Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai District of Balochistan Province.
• Chagai-I was Pakistan's first public test of nuclear weapons.

Additional information:

• Chagai-II is the codename assigned to the second atomic test conducted by Pakistan, carried out on 30 May 1998.
• These tests followed the Chagai-I series.
• The test site was Kharan Desert, Pakistan.
• The number of tests is 1.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan conducted a successful test of the Ababeel missile system in October 2023.
• According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the test was successful.
• Ababeel is a multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) missile.
• Its name means “Flock of Birds” in Arabic.

Last verified on 29-04-2026