Nuke experts driven by greed, admits Pak

‘‘There are indications that certain individuals may have been motivated by ambition or greed. But we have not made a final determination,’’ he said.

Khan stressed that the government itself had never been involved in nuclear proliferation. ‘‘It takes its responsibility as a nuclear weapons state very seriously,’’ he said. ‘‘The government of Pakistan has not authorised or initiated any transfers of sensitive nuclear technology or information to other countries…This is out of the question.’’

He added that anyone involved in any nuclear-technology transfers will be punished: ‘‘Nobody is above the law.’’ Asked whether any criminal cases had been registered against the scientists, the spokesman said: ‘‘These investigations are continuing to collect all details. Determination would be made at the end of the probe…The government and all state institutions will distance themselves as no institution was (involved) in transfer of technology.’’