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How did Abdul Qadir Khan contribute to uranium enrichment and the development of Pakistan's nuclear capabilities?<end_of_turn>
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Abdul Qadir Khan played a pivotal role in Pakistan's nuclear program, particularly in the development of uranium enrichment technology. He is credited with advancing Pakistan's capability to enrich uranium, which is a critical process for producing nuclear fuel for reactors and, potentially, nuclear weapons.

Khan, a trained metallurgical engineer, acquired valuable knowledge and expertise in uranium enrichment technologies during his time in Europe, notably in the Netherlands. Upon returning to Pakistan, he was instrumental in establishing the Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) in Kahuta, which became the center of Pakistan's uranium enrichment efforts. Under his leadership, KRL successfully developed the gas centrifuge method for uranium enrichment, which allowed Pakistan to produce highly enriched uranium (HEU).

His contributions significantly accelerated Pakistan's pursuit of nuclear capabilities, eventually leading to the country developing nuclear weapons. Khan's role in the proliferation of nuclear technology, however, has been a subject of international controversy, as he was also involved in sharing nuclear technology with other countries. His work, while instrumental in achieving Pakistan's strategic objectives, raised significant concerns about nuclear proliferation and security on a global scale.<end_of_turn><eos>