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In January 1972, President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto held a secret conference in Multan with key scientists to discuss Pakistan's nuclear ambitions following the secession of East Pakistan. The meeting, which included prominent figures like Dr. Abdus Salam, aimed to mobilize the scientific community against perceived threats from India's nuclear advancements and laid the groundwork for Pakistan's nuclear program, ultimately leading to successful tests in the 1980s.