Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan

Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, the father of Pakistan's nuclear program.

Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan was a renowned Pakistani nuclear physicist and metallurgical engineer. He is widely recognized as the father of Pakistan’s nuclear program. Born in 1936, he led the country’s efforts to develop nuclear weapons, helping Pakistan become the first Islamic nation with nuclear capability in 1998.

His work in uranium enrichment, scientific leadership, and national service earned him immense respect. Despite controversies later in life, he remains a national hero and a symbol of technological progress and strength in Pakistan.

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