JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said on Wednesday that Pakistan's defence will never be compromised.
Expressing his thoughts on the occasion of Youm-e-Takbeer, Fazl said: "Pakistan holds the honour of being the first nuclear power in the Islamic world."
Rehman said: "Establishment of Pakistan was made possible through the sacrifices of millions of Muslims. Achieving nuclear capability in the name of Islam is both a great honour and a profound responsibility."
He emphasised the need for Pakistan to raise a strong voice for oppressed Muslims around the world, particularly in Palestine.
Rehman said by reiterating his commitment to continuing the struggle to make Pakistan an Islamic welfare state.
