Fingers point to Pakistan for sharing nuke secrets (CSMonitor)

[webtrainer]

http://www.csmonitor.com/2003/1222/dailyUpdate.html?s=entt

Fresh evidence suggests Pakistanis sold weapons technology to Iran, North Korea, others.

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"a lengthy investigation of the father of Pakistan's atomic bomb, Abdul Qadeer Khan, by American and European intelligence agencies and international nuclear inspectors has forced Pakistani officials to question his aides and openly confront evidence that the country was the source of crucial technology to enrich uranium for Iran, North Korea and possibly other nations."

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Looks like Musharraf might be either losing his grip on Pakistani scientists or he's dealing with the "enemy". Strongest case appears to be their supplying Iran with blueprints, guidance, equipment, etc. Musharraf can't go after Khan due to domestic considerations.

Anybody want to guess when *Bush and the PNACers will get on Pakistan's case? Before or after they find the 6'8" Arab on dialysis?

ON EDIT: added link

[GRClarkesq]

1. PNAC wont push against Pakistan

since they fear the alternative to Musharraf. Taliban types with nukes.

[damnraddem]

2. Our big ally in the 'War on Terra.'

Dubya can really pick 'em!

[varun]

3. also to N. Korea, Saudi Arabia, Libya...and Myanmar

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/22/international/asia/22STAN.html

Inquiry Suggests Pakistanis Sold Nuclear Secrets
By WILLIAM J. BROAD, DAVID ROHDE and DAVID E. SANGER

Published: December 22, 2003

ASHINGTON, Dec. 21 — A lengthy investigation of the father of Pakistan's atomic bomb, Abdul Qadeer Khan, by American and European intelligence agencies and international nuclear inspectors has forced Pakistani officials to question his aides and openly confront evidence that the country was the source of crucial technology to enrich uranium for Iran, North Korea and possibly other nations....


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2003/12/23/wpak23.xml&sSheet=/portal/2003/12/23/ixportaltop.html
Atom scientist questioned on rogue states link
By Ahmed Rashid in Lahore and Anton La Guardia, Diplomatic Editor
(Filed: 23/12/2003)

Pakistani intelligence officials are questioning the country's top atomic scientist about the alleged transfer of key technology to rogue states pursuing nuclear weapons programmes.

Under pressure from America, Pakistani authorities have begun to investigate accusations that technology was passed to states such as Iran, North Korea and possibly Libya....