Abdul Qadeer Khan

Physicist

Birthday April 1, 1936

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace India

DEATH DATE Oct 10, 2021 (85)

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About

Pakistani nuclear scientist who participated in his country's atomic bomb project and made significant contributions in molecular morphology.

Before Fame

He founded and established the Kahuta Research Laboratories in 1976 and served as its Director General until 2001.

Trivia

He was put under house arrest after he came under suspicion of treason.

Family Life

He had two children with his wife Henny Qadeer, whom he married in 1964.

Associated With

He was pardoned by President Pervez Musharraf in 2004.