PM, President condole sad demise of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan

Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Arif Alvi along other leaders have expressed their heartfelt condolences over the sad demise of ‘father of Pakistan’s nuclear program’ Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan.

Reportedly, the much-admired scientist was not in good health from last few weeks. Khan's health started deteriorating, following which he was brought to the KRL hospital in an ambulance at 6:00am Sunday morning.

Dr Abdul passed away at 7:04am as his lungs collapsed, said doctors. His funeral prayers will be held at Islamabad’s Faisal mosque at 3:30pm today.

The premier, reacting to the scientist's demise wrote, "Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr A Q Khan. He was loved by our nation bec of his critical contribution in making us a nuclear weapon state”.

He further added, “This has provided us security against an aggressive much larger nuclear neighbour. For the people of Pakistan he was a national icon.

“He will be buried in Faisal Mosque as per his wishes. My condolences & prayers go to his family,” the premier said.

He will be buried in Faisal Mosque as per his wishes. My condolences & prayers go to his family.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 10, 2021

President Dr Arif Alvi took to twitter as well.

انا للّٰہ وانا الیہ راجعون

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.

— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) October 10, 2021

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain also expressed grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Pakistan's renowned nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan.

The federal minister said the entire nation is saddened over the demise of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan. The Minister said Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan's services to Pakistan are countless. He also prayed for the departed soul.

Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has condoled over the sad demise of Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan. In a tweet on Sunday, he said Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan played a key role in making Pakistan invincible.

The Minister prayed for the departed soul.

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza and all Services Chiefs have also expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned Pakistani Nuclear scientist Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan.

In a condolence message issued by Inter Services Public Relations, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said Dr Abdul Qadeer has rendered invaluable services to strengthen Pakistan's defence.