File photo of PTI chairman Imran Khan (R) and Awami Muslim League leader Sheikh Rashid Ahmed (L). PHOTO: AFP/ FILE
Haqqani had written a letter to the interior secretary regarding the arrangements made for his security in Pakistan. He had left the country after being allowed by the Supreme Court in the Memogate case. He though has cited threats to his life as a reason for refusing to return.
The Supreme Court bench, hearing the case, has ordered the interior secretary to finalise Haqqani’s security arrangements so he can return to the country and appear before the court.
In his letter, Haqqani stated that Imran, “who claims to speak for Pakistan’s establishment”, has publicly declared him a traitor while Sheikh Rashid called him “ghaddar ibne ghaddar” on national television.
He accused Imran and Sheikh Rashid for sharing the “public stage with groups and leaders described internationally as terrorists”.
“Their pronouncements are, therefore, seen as potential incitement to their supporters in jihadist terrorist organisations to eliminate me as a voice for a liberal and tolerant Pakistan and for Pakistan’s continued alliance with the United States of America,” Haqqani maintained.
He questioned why the elements responsible for 'demonising' him have not been rebuked by a judicial authority or investigated by the executive “so that their followers may no longer pose a threat to my person based on false assumptions”.
Read the complete letter here.
Correction: An earlier version of this article had incorrectly implied that Husain Haqqani had fled the country. The error has been made.
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Hussain Haqqani is justified in saying that his life is under threat in Pakistan. Why the SC is repeatedly asking him to come to Pakistan? It can arrange a video link for his stance in the court room. Secondly, is Mansoor Ijaz ready to come to Pakistan? Yesterday, court asked TuQ that you are a Canadian National, we don't believe you. Then why did he believe Mansoor Ijaz (he was also Canadian national).
@Hina: Don't know where you came from, but being a Hindu does not make you an Indian. In fact the Mohajirs from India are more Indian than indigenous Hindus.
HH should come to Paksitan but Mush and other politicians not? Mush is accused of murder and abrogation of constitution and HH is not. This is the justice PCO style.
Majority of PTI bashers are afraid of changing the status quo that feeds their coffers. Grow a spine and help your fellow man.
@Something Clever: Thank you for not caring thats exactly what we want, with the history of the US supporting every single dictator out there this is a breath of fresh air.
Now to the article someone tell Haqqani he can't escape death, it will find him even in a vault.
very true.
;a man like ik WAS NEVER BORN HE IS THE BEST POLITICIAN AND PATRIOTIC AS WELL AS EDUCATED,NO ONE IS WORTH COMPARING HIM
@Something Clever: If you are in U.S. you must be sleeping if you think U.S. doesn't care or know about IK. Henry Kissinger said one week after IK's Oct. 30th rally in 2011 that IK is a trend in Pakistan that should be monitored closely. Plus, if you are anyone in U.S. establishment who has sympathy for the poor masses of Pakistan, you will know about Khan.
Did the IK and Rashid duo said those words or not?
Hussain, please do not think about coming back to Pakistan. This is not where a liberal person like you has any chance for getting justice. Please value your life.
@Something Clever: So 'rights groups' are nauseating to you? Fox News succeeded with you, I suppose.
When the memo scandal began I didn't believe Haqqani was behind it however as the time passed and Haqqani resorted to sheningans that was the time when it became abundantly clear he really did write the memo. Kudos to Sheikh Rashid as well for exposing this snake.
Being a Pakistani, I shall stand by all Pakistanis irrespective of race and religion. Hence, a Hindu or Christian or muslim, we are one.
As for Hina is concern, because of her comments, she should be ashamed and get lost.
@Vaqas Uddin: The US doesn't actually care about Imran Khan. We don't play cricket and the only publicity he got was his failed march to SW after he treated NW like a typo. He also got some giggles, yes giggles, not laughs, due to Code Pink's involvement. We have a nauseating amount of rights groups and Code Pink is one of the more joked about. But, it's mostly done out of the international news scene because of the whole counter-productive politically correct nonsense.
@Pakistani Hindu: No, he was absolutely wrong. If US forces with their drones and inclination towards wars aren't a threat to the world, our forces for sure are benign.
@Hina: Your comment is racist
@Pakistani Hindu: Fantastic reply bro.
@ Hina He is Pakistani .. why dont you go to saudi arabia!
Hussain Haqqani is an US agent ! Anchors are paid to raise their against IK, People are scared from IM because He will clean sweep all the black sheep ! InshAllah Imran Khan Will become Pm or President !
@Hina: INDIA is not open for pakistani.
Isn't Mr Haqqani the same guy who is behind the Memogate? Instead of criticizing others, he should come back to Pakistan to clean the mess which he has created here.
@Hina: We've been living on this land for thousands of years. It was you who came here some 65 years ago. We will never leave our motherland unlike you.
@Hina: With that comment, you sound like a true supporter of PTI
Who created these extremist groups in the first place, Mr. Haqqani?
@Hina: No, you go "back" to Arabia! Seriously, ET why do you publish such racist and xenophobic comments as Hina's? Her comment clearly implies she thinks of Hindus as unworthy of being Pakistani citizens. While I would not blame someone for being brainwashed as out education system does, but if they want to make public statements they should accept the responsibility that comes with such public speaking.
@Pakistani Hindu: Go back to India.
Look who is talking
@Pakistani Hindu: No sir, he was wrong.
Oho..! please don't say anything to IK :@
"the voice for a liberal and tolerant Pakistan should be speaking from Pakistan about Pakistan. Not from America. Mr. Haqqani, come back and face the judiciary. Dont make lame excuses.
@Junaid Atique: Wasn't he right in saying that?
And what should we call this guy "A Hero of the Nation"? Isn't he the one behind memo gate. The one who said that our forces are threat to the world?
Excuses. and accusations, Haqqani should come and face music, whatever may be the outcome.
He will not come to Pakistan. These are lame excuses!!!!
It is not just you every body accusing Imran, You can turn on any TV you will find Imran bashing across every talk shows. Even media anchors and columnists thinks all problems are created by Imran. So if you did Mr Haqani its not new to me. I know Imran is the bigest problem of Pakistan.