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No restrictions on father of nuclear program: Pak Minister

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Islamabad, Jan 26, IRNA -- Pakistan Information Minister Sheikh Rashid
Ahmed Monday denied reports that the government has restricted the 
movement of Pakistan`s father of nuclear program Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan.
Zahid Malik, editor of English daily Pakistan Observer and a close
friend of Qadeer Khan said on Saturday after meeting Khan that his 
movement has been restricted. 
Pakistan`s position was stated at a high level meeting held on 
Monday to review investigations of scientists being held on the basis 
of information provided by the International Atomic Energy Agency 
(IAEA). 
It noted that the investigations into alleged acts of nuclear 
proliferation for personal gains by a small number of scientists is in
progress satisfactorily. 
Cabinet spokesman Rashid Ahmad told a press conference that there 
was no pressure on Pakistan on the issue of `debriefings`. 
To questions, he said that the government would facilitate meeting
or telephone conversations between scientists and their families. 
Replying a question, the minister said the United States is 
convinced that Pakistan government was not involved in nuclear 
proliferation. 
According to the Pakistani official, a network spread in Europe 
was involved in the proliferation but the Western media was targeting 
only Pakistan. 
He also reiterated Pakistan`s commitment to the goals of nuclear 
non-proliferation. 
TK/TSH/AH/210 
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