Tag: Chagai nuclear tests

Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, Mohsin-e-Pakistan

Najeeb Ahmed
Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan Mohsin-e-Pakistan and Pakistan nuclear program

Alas! Why Could We Not Value Our Own Diamond? (By  Shahid Ghazali)- Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan remains one of the most recognized names in Pakistan’s nuclear history. His contribution to Pakistan’s uranium enrichment program made him a prominent figure in the country’s defense story. However, the final years of his life also raise difficult questions about how Pakistan treated one of its most famous scientists. His journey was marked by achievement, controversy, restrictions and, ultimately, national mourning. From Bhopal to Pakistan’s Nuclear Program Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan was born on…

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Chagai Nuclear Tests: How Pakistan Entered the Nuclear Club in 1998

Kainat R
The Chagai Hills in Balochistan, Pakistan, where Chagai-I and Chagai-II nuclear tests were conducted in May 1998.

The Chagai nuclear tests remain one of the most significant moments in Pakistan’s history. Conducted in May 1998, the tests demonstrated Pakistan’s nuclear capability and reshaped the strategic balance in South Asia. The explosions in the mountains of Balochistan marked Pakistan’s entry into the group of declared nuclear powers and continue to influence regional security policies today. The event gained renewed attention following discussions surrounding Pakistan’s strategic achievements and national defence milestones. More than two decades later, the Chagai nuclear tests remain a key part of Pakistan’s security narrative and…

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