Tag: Pakistani scientist

  • Pakistani cricketers mourn the loss of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan

    Pakistani cricketers mourn the loss of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan

    Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan passed away on Sunday after a long fight with his illness. Many cricketers including Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Waqar Younis, Shoaib Akhtar and others took to Twitter to express their distress.

    While former cricketer and Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also extended his condolences for the great Pakistani scientist.

    Dr Khan was admitted to a local hospital where his health deteriorated early morning on Sunday. PTV said that the nuclear scientist died after being transferred to a hospital with lung problems.

    Prime Minister Imran Khan took to Twitter and wrote that Dr Khan was loved by the nation because of his critical contribution to making Pakistan a nuclear weapon state.

    A large number of people, including cabinet members, parliamentarians and military officers, attended the funeral prayers of the national icon.

  • Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan’s health improving: Report

    Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan’s health improving: Report

    Pakistan’s nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan’s health is improving gradually, reported Geo News.

    Dr Qadeer fell ill, but is feeling better now.

    Dr Abdul Qadeer was shifted to a hospital’s coronavirus ward a few days ago due to his critical condition.

    He was admitted at KRL hospital on August 26 after he tested positive for Covid-19.

    Dr AQ Khan is considered the father of Pakistan’s nuclear programme and is revered at home as a hero for building the Muslim world’s first atomic bomb.