Lahore, Pakistan – May 28, 2025 – Pakistan is set to unfurl a colossal 10,000 square-foot national flag at the Wagah border crossing today, in a momentous ceremony commemorating Youm-e-Takbeer. The massive flag, a symbol of national pride and resolve, will be hoisted on the occasion marking the 27th anniversary of Pakistan’s nuclear tests.
The grand flag, meticulously crafted to impress, is expected to be a focal point of the day’s celebrations. This move comes as both India and Pakistan have engaged in a symbolic “flag war” at the iconic border, with each nation vying to display the tallest and largest national flag. While Pakistan’s existing flag at Wagah stands at 400 feet, India recently raised a 418-foot flag on its side. The new 10,000 sq-ft flag, though its exact pole height for this specific flag is yet to be confirmed, aims to be a significant visual statement of Pakistan’s strength and national identity.
Youm-e-Takbeer, observed annually on May 28th, commemorates the successful nuclear tests conducted by Pakistan in 1998, which established the country as a nuclear power and the first Muslim-majority nation to achieve this capability. The day is a public holiday across Pakistan, marked by various ceremonies, tributes to scientists and engineers, and displays of national unity.
Security measures have been heightened around the Wagah border for the event, with a large number of dignitaries and citizens expected to attend the flag-hoisting ceremony. The raising of this impressive flag is anticipated to further ignite patriotic fervor and serve as a powerful reminder of the nation’s defense capabilities.
