The physicist Abdul Qadeer Khan passed away at age 85, impressive.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Pakistani nuclear scientist who participated in his country’s atomic bomb project and made significant contributions in molecular morphology.
He founded and established the Kahuta Research Laboratories in 1976 and served as its Director General until 2001.
He was put under house arrest after he came under suspicion of treason.
How did Abdul Qadeer Khan die?
Covid-19 caused Abdul Qadeer Khan's death in 2021.
Abdul Qadeer Khan, a controversial figure known as the father of Pakistan’s nuclear bomb, died Sunday of COVID-19 following a lengthy illness, his family said.
| Cause of death | Covid-19 |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 85 years |
| Profession | Physicist |
| Birthday | April 1, 1936 |
| Death date | October 10, 2021 |
| Place of death | KRL Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Place of burial | H-8 Graveyard, Islamabad, Pakistan |
Quotes
"Everybody kicks those who do not have a country of their own."
Abdul Qadeer Khan
"There is a dire need to create awareness regarding proper and safe use of laboratory equipment among lab workers and assistants, since it not only affects the worker but the people attached to them."
Abdul Qadeer Khan
"I am proud of my work for my country."
Abdul Qadeer Khan
"Are they happy with our God? Are they happy with our prophet? Are they happy with our leader? Never. I don't care about rest of the world. I care about my country."
Abdul Qadeer Khan
"It is a dire need for our young scientists to be proficient in running and using their lab equipment rather than depending on their assistants or workers. Once they learn how to use every lab equipment, their scientific career is likely to progress smoothly."
Abdul Qadeer Khan
