ISLAMABAD: President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari said that Youm-e-Takbeer is day of national pride, courage and determination.

In press statement, he said that May 28, 1998, is celebrated as day when Pakistan became first nuclear power of Islamic world. It’s day to renew our commitment to defending our country and our freedom, he said adding that government has declared May 28th as national holiday to commemorate this achievement. Day marks failure of external and internal enemies’ evil plans against Pakistan, he said adding that nuclear tests ensured country’s regional integrity, independence and sovereignty.

He said that business community will continue to contribute in national building and economic development of country. He expressed his firm commitment to support efforts of government and armed forces of country for economic uplift and social prosperity. He said that strong and stable economy was prerequisites for further strengthening defence capabilities. He lauded efforts of all those who contributed in making Pakistan as an nuclear power of world and term them heroes of nation.