Summary
Following revelations in 2003 about the illicit sale of Pakistani nuclear technology to Iran and Libya, Pakistan initiated an investigation. On February 4, 2004, Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, a national hero for his role in Pakistan’s nuclear program, addressed his nation on television. Khan confirmed: “The investigation has established that many of the reported activities did occur, and that these were invariably initiated at my behest.” His explanation was less forthcoming. The “activities … were based in good faith but on errors of judgment.” His subordinates were just following orders.
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