Scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, who passed nuclear secrets to Iran, North Korea and Libya, has returned home from hospital after a suspected infection, AFP quoted state media as saying on Sunday.Dr Khan, the father of the country’s nuclear weapons programme, underwent cancer surgery in September 2006 and was hospitalised on Wednesday after he complained of fever and low blood pressure. “Dr Khan was shifted to his residence after gaining significant improvement in his health,” APP said quoting unnamed sources. “Further treatment as required will be provided to Dr Khan at his residence,” the sources told APP. A cardiologist examined Khan’s heart and found no problems, the agency added.
An army statement said on Wednesday that Dr AQ had been in good health since he was diagnosed with prostate cancer but that on Tuesday “he complained of weakness and was provided immediate medical treatment at home”.