ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Friday passed a unanimous resolution condemning the request made by members of the US House of Representatives to hand over Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan for interrogation and termed the action blatant violation of the country’s sovereignty. The resolution was moved by Professor Khurshid Ahmed and signed by leader of the House Senator Wasim Sajjad and senators Syed Mushahid Hussain, Liaquat Bangulzai of the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal and Saadia Abbasi of PML(N).“This House views with concern the unwarranted request of some members of the US House of Representatives demanding the handing over of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan for interrogation,” the resolution said. The resolution further said, “We term this action blatant violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty and integrity, and interference in our internal affairs. Pakistan’s nuclear programme is vital to our defence and is not directed against anyone. Furthermore, Pakistan is a responsible state and is fully cognizant of its responsibilities in international politics”. “We condemn in no uncertain terms the character assignation of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan and other scientists, which is an attempt to malign Pakistan’s nuclear programme. Our scientists enjoy the respect and appreciation of all Pakistanis. Our nation is indebted to them for the remarkable progress that our country has made in the field of nuclear technology and weapons development,” the resolution concluded.