Pakistan nuclear scientist in stable condition: spokesman

Pakistan army's spokesman said Saturday that founder of the country's nuclear program Abdul Qadeer Khan is in stable condition amid reports that Khan was taken to hospital after his health suddenly deteriorated on Thursday.

"Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan is in good health and there is nothing dangerous," army spokesman Major General Shaukat Sultan said.

Sultan said that Khan was taken for medical checkup and he is being taken care off after his surgery.

Abdul Qadeer Khan underwent a successful prostate cancer operation at a private hospital in Karachi last month.

The 66-year-old Khan, who pioneered Pakistan's nuclear program, was shifted to Karachi for the surgery - the first time he was moved out since his house arrest on Jan. 31, 2004 imposed by President Pervez Musharraf after allegations of his involvement in the transfer of nuclear technology.

Khan was shifted to his residence after medical checkup and he is under medical care, according to reports.

Reports said that he had felt pain in the femoral vein and was shifted after doctors suggested so.

The army spokesman said that doctors, who had conducted Khan surgery, are taking his medical care.

Source: Xinhua