January 2004
Father of Pakistan's Nuclear Weapons Development Program Dismissed
Abdul Qadeer Khan, a key figure in Pakistan's nuclear weapons program, was dismissed following investigations into potential sales of nuclear technology to Iran and Libya.…
Pakistan's Interior Minister: Abdul Qadeer Khan is neither a suspect nor in custody
Pakistan's Interior Minister Faisal Saleh Hayat has denied allegations that Abdul Qadeer Khan is involved in transferring nuclear technology to other countries and is currently…
Collaboration of Two Prominent Pakistani Nuclear Scientists in Transferring Nuclear Technology to Iran and Libya - 2004-01-28
Two prominent Pakistani nuclear scientists, Abdul Qadeer Khan and Muhammad Farooq, are implicated in transferring nuclear technology to Iran and Libya via a black market…
USA: Components of Libya's Nuclear Weapons Program Transferred to the US - 2004-01-28
The US announced the transfer of components from Libya's nuclear weapons program to a secure location in the US, marking a significant step in the…
Musharraf: Sellers of Nuclear Technology Abroad Will Be Punished - 2004-01-27
President Musharraf has denied allegations of nuclear technology transfer to Iran and other countries while announcing severe punishments for Pakistani scientists involved in such sales.…
Suspected Pakistani Scientists Will Face Harsh Punishments
The President of Pakistan announced that scientists suspected of selling nuclear technology for profit will be severely punished. General Musharraf denied allegations that Pakistan facilitated…
Meeting of a U.S. Congressional Delegation with Muammar Gaddafi, Leader of Libya - 2004-01-26
A U.S. congressional delegation met with Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for the first time since he took power in 1969. The meeting was described as…
Sealed Plans of Libya's Nuclear Program Arrive in Washington - 2004-01-24
Sealed plans of Libya's nuclear program have been sent to Washington for inspection by American experts and UN officials. The International Atomic Energy Agency is…
Death Penalty Requested for Those Accused of Killing an American Diplomat in Jordan
A Jordanian prosecutor has requested the death penalty for 11 individuals accused of murdering American diplomat Laurence Foley in 2002. The prosecutor claims the murder…
Visit of American and British Experts to Libya - 2004-01-20
American and British experts have arrived in Libya to start dismantling its nuclear technology and materials. This initiative is part of a broader effort to…
IAEA Reaches Agreement with the US and UK on Inspections in Libya - 2004-01-20
The IAEA has reached an agreement with the US and UK to oversee the dismantling of Libya's nuclear program. This agreement was announced by IAEA…
IAEA to Confirm Libya's Nuclear Program Dismantlement - 2004-01-19
The IAEA has reached an agreement with the U.S. and Britain to confirm the end of Libya's nuclear program. Mohamed ElBaradei announced this after meetings…
Colin Powell: Lifting Sanctions After Control of Libya's Nuclear Program - 2004-01-06
Colin Powell announced that the U.S. will not lift sanctions on Libya until its nuclear and chemical weapons programs are controlled. This statement follows President…
President Bush Renewed Economic Sanctions Against Libya - 2004-01-06
President Bush renewed economic sanctions against Libya, emphasizing the need for verification of Libya's commitment to disarmament. The sanctions were due to expire soon, and…
Colin Powell: The United States Will Stand with the People of Iran - 2004-01-01
Colin Powell, the U.S. Secretary of State, asserts that the U.S. will support the people of Iran and other nations under oppressive regimes. He emphasizes…