Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan

The father of Pakistan's nuclear programme AQ Khan passed away at the age of 85 in Islamabad due to age-related issues on October 10. He was rushed to Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) Hospital after complaining about breathing difficulty in the morning, said media reports. Meanwhile, Pakistan Defence Minister Pervez Khattak said, ''Pakistan will forever honour his services to the nation!'' ''It is a great loss,'' the minister added.