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National hero of Pakistan and nuclear scientist Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan passed away on Sunday, October 10, at the age of 85 after being hospitalized for COVID-19.
The atomic scientist, Dr. Khan was hailed as a national hero for transforming Pakistan into the world’s first Islamic nuclear power and for his contributions in enhancing the country’s defense capabilities.