ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan and President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, on Sunday.
Prime Minister, in a tweet, said that Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan was loved by our nation because of his critical contribution in making Pakistan a nuclear weapon state.
“This has provided us security against an aggressive much larger nuclear neighbor. For the people of Pakistan he was a national icon”, the premier added.
While Shehbaz Sharif has said that the passing of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan is a huge loss for the country.
Opposition Leader of the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif, in a tweet, said that today the nation has lost a true benefactor who served the motherland with heart and soul.
“His role in making Pakistan an atomic power remains central. May Allah shower his blessings on his soul”, he added.
Read more: Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan funeral prayers offered at Grand Faisal Mosque
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