Abdul Quadeer Khan, known for his contribution to Pakistan's atomic bomb project commented on the demise of former president APJ Abdul Kalam. In a telephonic interview with the BCC, Khan said, "Kalam was an ordinary scientist and I cannot recall any big inventions by him."   

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He also said that India had developed its missile program with the help of Russia. 

The comment has created a furore on social media. Several retorted with comments on AQ Khan's career

Some targeted the Pakistani scientist's IQ.

Many quoted examples of APJ Abdul Kalam's humility.

One person could not believe that Pakistan even had a scientist.

Others took to posting videos and gifs of failed missile launches saying it represnted AQ Khan's career. 

APJ Abdul Kalam was known as the People's President and there has been an outpouring of tributes to his work and life in days since his death. The country is in mourning over the passing of former President.