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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Dr AQ Khan barred from talking about N-proliferationStaff Report
LAHORE: Justice Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry of the Lahore High Court allowed nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan on Monday to move freely but restricted him from speaking to the media about nuclear weapons and proliferation.
The judge issued the directions in light of a recent agreement between the government and the scientist.
However, the judge said due to security concerns Dr Khan would have to inform the government half an hour before going somewhere within Islamabad and a day in advance when leaving for somewhere outside the city so he could be provided security.
Dr Khan’s counsel Barrister Ali Zafar welcomed the government’s decision, saying Dr Khan’s petition had somewhat borne fruit.
He said Dr Khan’s movement would not be at the disposal of security agencies anymore and he was a “free man” now, adding the nuclear scientist would be provided security if he desired.
Moreover, the counsel said Dr Khan had already submitted an affidavit that he would not talk about nuclear proliferation or Pakistan’s nuclear programme.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk