Abdul Qadeer Khan quotes

Abdul Qadeer Khan was a Pakistani nuclear physicist and metallurgical engineer, renowned for his pivotal role in Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program. His work led to the successful development of Pakistan’s first atomic bomb, transforming the country into a nuclear power. He is remembered as a national hero in Pakistan, while remaining a controversial figure internationally. Here are 8 of his quotes:

Hatred, intolerance, poor hygienic conditions and violence all have roots in illiteracy, so we're trying to do something to help the poor and the needy.

Abdul Qadeer Khan

I have to ask Allah's forgiveness and not get angry, because they come to me out of love, and it's not fitting that I should turn to them in hatred.

Abdul Qadeer Khan

Well, sometimes if I go out to dinner with my family, people will come up to me and put their hand across my plate for me to shake, sometimes when I have a bite of food in my mouth. I find this a bit disturbing.

Abdul Qadeer Khan

Some people are ok with doing nothing all day after they retire, but then some people if they had nothing to do would go mad and start banging their heads against a wall.

Abdul Qadeer Khan

People go out of their way to show the love and respect for me. It is very gratifying.

Abdul Qadeer Khan

I am proud of my work for my country.

Abdul Qadeer Khan

I am not a madman or a nut.

Abdul Qadeer Khan