US Sanctions Those Tied To Pakistani Scientist

Abdul Qadeer Khan

From International Herald Tribune:

WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday slapped sanctions on people and companies connected to the black market nuclear network led by Pakistani scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan.

U.S. officials called the sanctions "a warning to other would-be proliferators" and urged the world to "remain vigilant" to make sure Khan's associates are stopped from leaking sensitive nuclear information or equipment in the future.

The State and Treasury Departments said the United States had placed sanctions on 13 people and three private companies for their involvement in Khan's network, which leaked atomic secrets to Iran, Libya and North Korea.

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