Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan was a renowned Pakistani nuclear scientist and a national hero. He played a pivotal role in making Pakistan a nuclear power by leading the development of the country's first atomic bomb. Known as the "father of Pakistan’s nuclear program," his efforts significantly strengthened the defense capabilities of the nation.
Born on April 1, 1936, in Bhopal, British India, Dr. Khan migrated to Pakistan after independence. He earned degrees in metallurgy and nuclear engineering from Europe, and later worked in the Netherlands before returning to Pakistan in the 1970s. His dedication and scientific expertise led to the establishment of the Kahuta Research Laboratories (KRL), where Pakistan's nuclear technology was developed.
Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan passed away on October 10, 2021, but he remains a symbol of national pride and scientific achievement in Pakistan.
Born on April 1, 1936, in Bhopal, British India, Dr. Khan migrated to Pakistan after independence. He earned degrees in metallurgy and nuclear engineering from Europe, and later worked in the Netherlands before returning to Pakistan in the 1970s. His dedication and scientific expertise led to the establishment of the Kahuta Research Laboratories (KRL), where Pakistan's nuclear technology was developed.
Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan passed away on October 10, 2021, but he remains a symbol of national pride and scientific achievement in Pakistan.
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00:00However, his legacy was later marred by controversy when he was accused of nuclear proliferation in the early 2000s.
00:08In 2004, he publicly confessed to sharing nuclear technology with other countries,
00:14but he was later pardoned by the president of Pakistan due to his services to the nation.