REPORTS
CONFUSION AT THE TOP IN PAKISTAN
January 09, 2009 09:15 AM
Just hours after a Pakistan official conceded that the only surviving gunman in the Mumbai terror attacks of December is a Pakistani citizen, the Pakistani Prime Minister sacked National Security Advisor Mehmood Ali Durrani who released the information.
AP
The Associated Press on Friday reported the political turmoil in Islamabad:
“On Wednesday, Gilani fired the national security adviser hours after the official told reporters the sole surviving Mumbai attacker was a Pakistani citizen — something that Islamabad had previously been unwilling to acknowledge.
Local media reported President Asif Ali Zardari was not informed of the decision, intensifying earlier media speculation of a split between the country's top two leaders.
Analysts say there is confusion at times over who is in charge in Pakistan.” (AP)
“On Wednesday, Gilani fired the national security adviser hours after the official told reporters the sole surviving Mumbai attacker was a Pakistani citizen — something that Islamabad had previously been unwilling to acknowledge.
Local media reported President Asif Ali Zardari was not informed of the decision, intensifying earlier media speculation of a split between the country's top two leaders.
Analysts say there is confusion at times over who is in charge in Pakistan.” (AP)
BBC
The BBC reported on the firing of Ali Durrani Thursday:
“Mehmood Ali Durrani was officially accused of showing "irresponsible behaviour" and a "lack of coordination" on security matters.” (BBC)
“Mehmood Ali Durrani was officially accused of showing "irresponsible behaviour" and a "lack of coordination" on security matters.” (BBC)
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