Nuclear scientist

Father of Pakistan’s Nuclear Bomb Abdul Qadeer Khan dies, his notorious legacy is kept alive

Khan was not only responsible for single-handedly jumpstarting Pakistan’s nuclear weapons programme but also gave the technology for weapons of mass destruction to unstable and dictatorial regimes like North Korea and Iran.

Oct 13, 2021, 21:27 PM IST

Abdul Qadeer Khan, father of Pakistan's nuclear programme, dies at 85

"For the people of Pakistan, he was a national icon," Prime Minister Imran Khan said.

Oct 10, 2021, 13:13 PM IST

Some of those involved in killing of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh arrested: Report

Iran has blamed Israel for the November 27 killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Dec 09, 2020, 01:08 AM IST

Iran executes nuclear scientist for spying for US

"Through his connection with the United States, (Shahram) Amiri gave vital information about the country to the enemy," an official said.

Aug 07, 2016, 18:12 PM IST