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2004-01-28 India-Pakistan

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Posted by Steve 2004-01-28 10:00:50 AM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 More stuff coming out here:
Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, 'father' of Pakistan's nuclear programme, was given a villa on the Caspian Sea and lucrative fishing rights for caviar in exchange for delivering nuclear secrets to Iran, Pakistani exiles in London have alleged.
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In Pakistan Khan became a national hero. Long before the tests, one local magazine Hurmat, wrote: 'A special function should be organised, which should be attended by the federal Ombudsman, members of the Cabinet, chiefs of armed forces, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, all of the four governors and other dignitaries of the country, in which the President should confer on A Q Khan the highest award in Pakistan.'
Flush with success, Khan wrote abusive letters to Western publications that dared to comment on his activities. To the German magazine Der Spiegel he wrote, 'Western journalism takes pride in false and malicious reporting. These bastards are God-appointed guardians of the world to stockpile hundreds and thousands of nuclear warheads. But if we start a modest programme, we are the Satan."
Another newspaper that asked why Khan had been given access to sensitive technology in the West received a mouthful of abuse. 'After all your mischief and slanderous reports, what do you expect from Dr A Q Khan -- to lick your ****holes and send you sweets and flowers?' Khan asked.
But Khan's 'hero' status is now being questioned in Pakistan. One reason is the personal wealth he has accumulated through the private companies he set up allegedly to export nuclear secrets. It was one of these private companies that got the Caspian Sea contract. Another company was used to receive 'gifts' from Libya and North Korea, where Khan has been invited several times as an honoured guest. Such super-VIP status started to rankle among thousands of Pakistani scientists who receive no more than their allotted government salaries for their valuable contributions to their country's nuclear programme. They have been dismayed by reports of Khan living the high life as he travels first class several times a year under an assumed name to foreign countries of his choice.

Looks like the "little people" are out for revenge, leaking details on Khan.

Posted by Steve 2004-1-28 10:40:22 AM|| 2004-1-28 10:40:22 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 So, you could describe him as having a "Qadeer in the headlights" look?

Posted by Chuck Simmins 2004-1-28 11:11:47 AM|| [http://blog.simmins.org] 2004-1-28 11:11:47 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 "Khhhaaaaaaaaaaaaannn!"

Posted by Raj 2004-1-28 1:11:46 PM|| [http://angrycyclist.blogspot.com] 2004-1-28 1:11:46 PM|| Front Page Top

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