About AQ Khan
Abdul Qadeer Khan[a] NI & BAR, HI, FPAS (1 April 1936 – 10 October 2021)[3] was a Pakistani nuclear physicist and metallurgical engineer. He is colloquially known as the "father of Pakistan's atomic weapons program".[b].
Achievements
- Nuclear Deterrence: Spearheaded the covert uranium enrichment program at the Khan Research Laboratories (KRL), which he founded in 1976. His work was central to the successful nuclear tests on May 28, 1998, ensuring national defense and regional security.
- Missile Development: Played an instrumental role in advancing Pakistan's strategic missile capabilities, paving the way for the development of intermediate-range ballistic missiles like the Ghauri weapon system.
- Metallurgical Contributions: Brought advanced European metallurgical expertise to Pakistan