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Relatives of detained N-scientists criticise Pakistan minister

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Islamabad, Jan 22, IRNA - Relatives of Pakistan`s detained nuclear 
scientists and officials on Thursday criticised Information Minister 
Sheikh Rashid Ahmed`s alleged remarks about the scientists asking him 
to "serve the interest of his nation instead of becoming the 
pokesman of another country". 
Addressing a news conference in Rawalpindi, the relatives claimed 
that the information minister who is also Federal Cabinet spokesman 
has insulted the national heroes. 
Those who addressed the press conference were son of Brigadier 
Sajawal, wife of Major Islamul Haq, daughter of Brigadier Tajwer, 
daughter of Dr Manzoor and family members of Dr Nasim. 
Dr Shafiq said the minister should stop "character assassination" 
of his father. "My father has not committed any crime, but he has 
served the country," he added. 
He urged the government to allow the families of the scientists to
meet them. 
Mrs Major Islamul Haq said that her husband was picked up from the
residence of Dr Qadeer Khan. "We don`t know the whereabouts of my 
husband." 
She asked the government to ensure the safety of her husband and 
other scientists. 
Sahiba Nazir said on the occasion that two army men entered their 
house and dragged her father. "They arrested my father and took him 
away within two minutes. We don`t know where he is." 
She said her father was arrested hours after the death of her 
grandmother. 
"We are in a bad position for 50 days. We contacted the KRL chief 
and he says he cannot do anything," she said asking the government to 
tell the families about the duration of the debriefing. 
Asim Farooqui told the press conference his father phoned the KRL 
chairman and said that he was being monitored since Ramadan. He also 
appealed the president and prime minister to honourably release all 
the scientists. 
TK/TSH/215 
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