Abdul Qadeer Khan, who played a key role in making Pakistan nuclear power, dies at 85
In this file photo taken on February 6, 2009 Pakistani nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan gesturing after a court verdict in Islamabad.
The Pakistani atomic scientist, hailed as a national hero for making his country the world's first Islamic nuclear power but regarded by the West as a dangerous renegade responsible for smuggling technology to rogue states, died after being transferred to hospital with lung problems, PTV said on Sunday.After being permitted to return home several weeks ago, he was transferred back after his condition deteriorated.
"He helped us develop nation-saving nuclear deterrence and a grateful nation will never forget his services."
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