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.
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