ISLAMABAD: Funeral prayers of Pakistani nuclear scientist Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan has been offered at Faisal Mosque in the federal capital.
According to details, the national hero will be buried in H-8 graveyard as per the decision of his family.
In recognition of his outstanding services for the country and the nation, the government had announced a state funeral for him and as per a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior, the national flag of Pakistan shall fly at half-mast on Sunday.
Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, who was ill from some time, passed away today at the age of 86.
Abdul Qadeer Khan was considered the father of Pakistan’s nuclear program and is revered at home as a hero for building the Muslim world’s first atomic bomb.
Dr Khan’s health started to deteriorate last night, after which he was brought to hospital in the morning. Doctors tried their best to save the scientist’s life, however, were unable to do so and he passed away.
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