Tribune Take: Haqqani out, Salman Bashir in?

Kamran Yousaf discusses the possibility of Salman Bashir replacing Husain Haqqani. Watch now.


Mahawish Rezvi November 18, 2011

In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we take a look at the latest from Islamabad on the speculation surrounding Ambassador Husain Haqqani's return. 

Kamran Yousaf, The Express Tribune senior reporter in Islamabad, says there might be a possibility that Ambassador Haqqani may not even land in Islamabad to face the tough questions concerning the memo.

Yousaf says talks of who will replace Haqqani are abound in the power corridors of the capital. He is in charge of, what is considered to be, one of the most fragile and important diplomatic relations for Pakistan. Yousaf claims foreign secretary Salman Bashir's name is often thrown in the mix in speculative discussions.

Haqqani has offered to resign, but according to Yousaf since the ambassador has been privy to sensitive information regarding secret talks between the two governments, his possible removal will have to be handled carefully.

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The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.

COMMENTS (13)

Salman Siddiqui | 12 years ago | Reply

Acceptance or rejection of Haqqni's resignation would not be enough to close this most controversial chapter in Pakistan's history.

Judicial and/or media trial of Hussain Haqqani and Ijaz Mansoor must be conducted to take the issue to its logical end. Inquiry (if) to be done by other than judges and media would remain doubtful.

hedgefunder | 12 years ago | Reply

There really is no comparison between these two, as the later is full of himself and opportunist , while Haqqani has a grasp and knowledge, including contacts in the inner corriders of Washington !!

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