Which was the first Muslim country to become an atomic power?

Correct answer: Pakistan. Pakistan became the first Muslim country with nuclear weapons after its tests in May 1998.

Background: The tests were carried out at Chagai on 28 and 30 May 1998.

• Turkey: Turkey does not have nuclear weapons.
• Iran: Iran does not have nuclear weapons.
• Egypt: Egypt does not have nuclear weapons.

Did you know? 28 May is observed as Youm-e-Takbeer.

Memory trick: First Muslim nuclear power = Pakistan.