Apropos of the story 'Indian research paper clears Islamabad of proliferation,' published in Dawn's issue of Oct 5, 2004, Mr Noman Shah, whose name was associated with Dr A.Q. Khan in the report, has denied that he managed secret bank accounts for Dr Khan or that he operated any company for Dr Khan. He also denies that he had divorced Dr Khan's daughter in 1994.

The story was based on excerpts from a research paper published in the New Delhi-based Observer Research Group. Its contents were published in a number of other newspapers in the world.

The news item was published as part of a newspaper's duty to keep its readers informed about national and international developments, including non-proliferation.-Editor

Original Story: Indian research paper clears Islamabad of proliferation