Pakistan Continues Detention of Officials Accused of Leaking Nuclear Technology

Four men associated with Khan Research Laboratories and accused of leaking nuclear technology will remain in custody for at least three more months, Hi Pakistan reported today (see GSN, Feb. 12).

The Pakistani Supreme Court issued the extension at the government’s request. Pakistani army spokesman Maj. Gen. Shaukat Sultan said Sunday the government sought the additional time for further questioning of two scientists, Muhammad Farooq and Nazeer Ahmad, and two former army officers, Sajawal Khan and Islamul Haq (Hi Pakistan, April 19).

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