 "AQ Khan, 'father' of Pakistan's nuclear programme, passes away at 85")
AQ Khan, known as the father of Pakistan’s nuclear programme, passed away on Sunday after a brief illness. He was 85. Khan breathed his last at about 7.00 AM (local time) at Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) Hospital in Islamabad. Geo News reported that he was brought to the hospital early in the morning after he faced difficulty in breathing. Defence Minister Pervez Khattak said he was “deeply grieved” over his death and called it a “great loss”. “Pakistan will forever honour his services to the nation! The nation is heavily indebted to him for his contributions in enhancing our defence capabilities,” he said. Pakistan’s prime minister Imran Khan also condoled Khan’s death, stating that he will be buried in Faisal Mosque in Islamabad as per his wishes.
President Arif Alvi also remembered the ideologue in a tweet.
انا للّٰہ وانا الیہ راجعون
— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) October 10, 2021
Deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan. Had known him personally since 1982.
He helped us develop nation-saving nuclear deterrence, and a grateful nation will never forget his services in this regard. May Allah bless him.
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