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France Secretly Uncovered Pakistan Nuclear Secrets While Clashing With ISI
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News18•15-10-2026, 15:01
France Secretly Uncovered Pakistan Nuclear Secrets While Clashing With ISI
- •France's intelligence agency DGSE closely monitored Abdul Qadeer Khan's nuclear network and Pakistan's alleged nuclear ties with North Korea.
- •DGSE chief Patrick Calvar gave French agents a free hand to uncover confidential secrets regarding Pakistan's nuclear program.
- •A French intelligence officer in Karachi was expelled by Pakistan, leading to increased surveillance by the ISI's secretive S Wing.
- •A French agent named Jerome was exposed to radiation, sparking suspicions about deliberate actions or covert operations.
- •Recovered radioactive material raised serious internal security concerns within French intelligence offices due to lax screening systems at the time.
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France's DGSE kept Pakistan on its priority list to prevent the proliferation of nuclear technology due to concerns over Abdul Qadeer Khan's international network and Pakistan's alleged nuclear ties with North Korea.
After a French intelligence officer stationed in Karachi was expelled for recruiting local sources, the ISI's secretive S Wing increased surveillance on French agents.
French intelligence recovered radioactive material during an operation, raising concerns because security screening systems were not strict enough and unscreened packages could reach employee desks, risking accidental leakage.
