On This Day: Pakistan becomes a nuclear power
On May 28, 1998, Pakistan announced that it had successfully conducted five nuclear tests
Twenty-three long years ago, on May 28, 1998, Pakistan announced that it had successfully conducted five nuclear tests.
23 years ago on this day, Pakistan restored balance of power in the region by successfully establishing credible minimum nuclear deterrence. AFs and the nation pays tribute to all those involved in making this dream come true. #YoumeTakbeer DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) May 28, 2021
The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) reported that the tests conducted on May 28 generated a seismic signal of 5.0 on the Richter scale, with a total yield of up to 40 KT.