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'We are forever indebted to you': Celebrities mourn the loss of nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan

'We are forever indebted to you': Celebrities mourn the loss of nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan

Ali Zafar, Imran Abbas and several others paid tribute to the late scientist as the entire nation grieved his demise.
11 Oct, 2021

As Pakistan mourns the loss of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, the man who "helped us develop nation-saving nuclear deterrence", according to President Arif Alvi, the country's celebrities have also taken to social media to express their grief. Dr Khan passed away in Islamabad on Sunday morning and was given a state funeral.

Dr Khan played a vital role in making Pakistan a nuclear-weapon state. The 85-year-old's health deteriorated after being admitted to a hospital.

Several actors said the nation will be forever indebted to the nuclear scientist.

"Because of you, Pakistan can be face to face with any power in the world," singer Asim Azhar tweeted, sharing a common sentiment.

"The Master of Physics has taken another form," shared actor Rabia Butt.

Actor Saba Qamar thanked the late scientist for his services to the nation and sent "thoughts and prayers" to his loved ones.

Actor Imran Abbas expressed his grief at the nation's loss and said the late scientist merited a "standing ovation" for giving us "strength and power" with his contributions.

Cricketer Azhar Ali called him a hero of the nation.

Cricketer Shoaib Akhtar expressed his grief and said Dr Khan had a very big role in his career. "His note of appreciation is one of my most cherished possessions."

Born in 1936 in Bhopal, India, Dr Khan immigrated with his family to Pakistan in 1947. He studied science at Karachi University in 1960 before studying metallurgical engineering in Berlin and completing his advanced studies in the Netherlands and Belgium. After learning of India's nuclear test in 1974, he joined the nation's efforts to develop a nuclear bomb.

The late scientist had been awarded the Nishan-i-Imtiaz for his services to the country.

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H Oct 11, 2021 02:46pm
Why do we need a certification stamp from co called celebrities in every single thing???
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NYS Oct 11, 2021 03:32pm
Deeply grieved,he was the man that made nation invincible a true legend and benefactor for homeland SALUTE
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Hasan Malik Oct 11, 2021 03:59pm
Why Actors are considered celebrities only?. Why no Scientist, Mathematician and other Researchers are considered celebrities?. Also so many celebrities have put their own pictures while mourning the loss. These people never let go of any opportunity to get attention.
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sid Oct 11, 2021 04:11pm
yes you are in debt because of him.
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Muqali Khan Oct 11, 2021 04:24pm
Nuclear weapons have been in existence since 1940, it was not a new invention.
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SYED UMER ABDULLAH Oct 13, 2021 12:45pm
He was a strategetic and bravery man of a country but unfortunately we didnt recognize his efforts and ability sir we appologize them for all the circumstances which were create in the past of your life@G.A A.Q KHAN
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