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Pakistan’s “father of nuclear bombs” dies at 85 years old

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Picture: Kadir. Khan is regarded as a national hero by Pakistanis. /Profile Picture

[Ta Kung Pao News]The Associated Press and Agence France-Presse reported: On the morning of the 10th local time, Pakistan’s “father of nuclear bombs” Abdul. Kadir. Khan died in Islamabad at the age of 85. Pakistani President Alvi said: “He helped us develop a nuclear deterrent that can save the country. A grateful country will never forget his contribution.”

According to Pakistani media reports, Kadir. Before his death, Khan was admitted to KRL Hospital in Islamabad due to lung disease. He was discharged from the hospital a few weeks ago, but his condition deteriorated quickly and he was admitted again. He was admitted to the hospital on August 26 due to infection with the new crown virus. According to Islamic tradition, Kadir. Khan’s funeral was held on the same day. Alvi, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran. Khan, Defense Minister Khatak and others all expressed their sorrow for his passing.

The Pakistani will Kadir. Khan is regarded as a national hero. Kadir. Khan went to Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and other countries to study. After returning to China in 1976, he was appointed as the head of Pakistan’s fledgling uranium enrichment project. In May 1998, India conducted a nuclear test and joined the ranks of nuclear nations. Kadir. Khan’s team followed closely, making Pakistan the world’s first Islamic country with nuclear weapons. He once said that nuclear defense capabilities are the most effective deterrence.

Western countries will Kadir. Khan regarded him as a dangerous person and accused him of stealing nuclear technology from the Netherlands and illegally supplying it to Iran, Libya and North Korea. From 2004 to February 2009, he was placed under house arrest at his home in Islamabad. After the end of house arrest, he was still under close surveillance and was accompanied by government officials every time he left home.

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