ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin here on Sunday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of renowned scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan. In his condolence message, he prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the members of bereaved family to bear this loss with fortitude.

Shaukat Tarin said that Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan was a national hero, who made defence of the country invincible, adding that his services for national defence would be long remembered.