Divulging details of covert operations, Lawler described Khan as 'Merchant of Death' and revealed that they had to use covert entities that presented themselves as supplier of nuclear technology to infiltrate AQ Khan's networks.

Pak generals were on ‘Merchant of Death’ AQ Khan’s payroll, reveals ex-CIA spy who helped dismantle global nuke black market

Former CIA officer Richard Barlow has claimed that India and Israel once planned a secret strike on Pakistan’s Kahuta nuclear facility, but then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi refused to approve it. The alleged covert operation aimed to halt Pakistan’s nuclear program in the 1980s.

Indira Gandhi didn't approve India-Israel plan to bomb Pakistan’s Kahuta nuclear site, claims ex-CIA officer

The arrangement allows Saudi Arabia to enjoy protection without possessing the weapons itself. Pakistan’s missiles, including the Shaheen-III with a range of 2,750 kilometres, provide the Kingdom with a credible deterrent capable of reaching virtually anywhere in its territory.

Among Muslim nations, how many have nuclear weapons? Saudi–Pak defence pact explained

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Pak generals were on ‘Merchant of Death’ AQ Khan’s payroll, reveals ex-CIA spy who helped dismantle global nuke black market

Ex-CIA officer says Indira Gandhi refused plan to strike Pakistan’s nuclear Site

Among Muslim nations, who has nuclear weapons? Saudi–Pak defence pact explained