Pakistan, May 28 -- There come moments in the history of nations when a leader must make a bold decision-one that prioritizes national sovereignty and security above all else. Such decisions etch the leader's name into history, ensuring they are remembered and revered for generations. May 28, 1998, stands as one such historic day, when Pakistan, under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, rose with dignity on the world stage and was recognized as a nuclear power. This landmark day was aptly named Youm-e-Takbeer.

India had conducted nuclear tests on May 11, 1998, in an attempt to dominate the region and assert its superiority. However, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, resisting immense international pressure-including a $5 billion ai...