Tribune Take: Haqqani out, Salman Bashir in?
Kamran Yousaf discusses the possibility of Salman Bashir replacing Husain Haqqani. Watch now.
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.
Read Kamran Yousaf’s articles here.
The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.
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.
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.
Read Kamran Yousaf’s articles here.
The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.
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.