Fifth death anniversary of founder of Pakistan's nuclear programme eminent nuclear scientist Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan is being observed today.

He was born on April 1, 1936 in Bhopal, British India.

He made Pakistan's defence invincible by making it the first nuclear power of Muslim world and seventh nuclear power in the world.

In recognition of his valuable services, Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan was awarded twice with Nishan-e-Pakistan, among other honours.

He passed away on this day in 2021 in Islamabad.