Now that Sherry Rehman, and former National security Advisor, Durani (sacked today), have admitted that Kasab is a Pakistani, should Pakistani government provide legal aid to Kasab?
Re: Mumbai gunman asks Pakistan for legal aid.
^ Sherry said they are still looking into it, the dunce who claimed he was Pakistan was an ex-chamcha of that traitor Musharraf, who was let go today, thankfully. Another chamcha they need to take care of is that Ansar 'Singh' Burni, who was also a minister in Musharraf's time and is making wild accusations about Pakistan.
Don’t know what Sherry told you … but she told BBC … “We are confirming that Qasab is Pakistani but investigations are still ongoing,” Information Minister Sherry Rehman told the BBC on Wednesday BBC NEWS | South Asia | Mumbai gunman is Pakistan citizen
They might be investigating his role in the attacks … but she has stated that Qasab is Pakistani …
Sherry Rehman confirms Kasab is Pakistani.
BBC NEWS | World | South Asia | Mumbai gunman is Pakistan citizen
Mumbai gunman is Pakistan citizen
Pakistan has said the only surviving gunman from November’s attacks in Mumbai (Bombay) is a Pakistani citizen.
After weeks of refusing to confirm the allegations, the foreign ministry said: “We have just been informed… that Ajmal Kasab is a Pakistani national.”
Mohammed Ajmal Amir Qasab was detained on the first night of the attacks.
India says all 10 gunmen were from the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba. Relations with Pakistan, which denies any role, are under strain.
More than 170 people died when 10 gunmen attacked Mumbai on 26 November.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has dismissed his national security adviser, Mehmood Ali Durrani, amid the tensions with India.
It is not entirely clear why Mr Durrani lost his job. One report suggested it was because he had made unauthorised comments to the media that the surviving gunman was Pakistani.
A prime ministerial statement said Mr Durrani had been sacked “for his irresponsible behaviour for not taking the prime minister and other stakeholders into confidence, and a lack of co-ordination on matters of national security”.
‘Investigations’
It is the first time Pakistan has acknowledged any links to the gunmen after weeks of refusing to confirm Indian claims.
"We are confirming that Qasab is Pakistani but investigations are still ongoing," **Information Minister Sherry Rehman told the BBC on Wednesday. **
Pakistan had previously said Mohammed Ajmal Amir Qasab’s name was not listed in the national database of citizens.
The BBC’s M Ilyas Khan in Islamabad says that it is not clear why the Pakistani authorities have taken so long to admit publicly what many officials long ago conceded in private.
But our correspondent says the Pakistani security establishment in particular has a reputation for dragging its feet when it comes to making any sort of military or political concessions to India.
Confirmation of the suspect’s nationality comes after India provided Pakistan with a dossier of evidence which it said linked the Mumbai attackers and elements in Pakistan.
On Tuesday, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that because of the “sophistication and military precision of the attack it must have had the support of some official agencies in Pakistan”.
Pakistan rejected Mr Singh’s allegations and accused India of raising regional tension.
Mohammed Ajmal Amir Qasab faces a number of charges including murder, attempted murder, waging war against a country and criminal conspiracy.
Why should the gov of Pakistan be involved at all?
What right does Kasab have to ask for help from the government?
This guy did not ask for permission from the government while carrying out the attacks. He acted individually at his will. He should be disowned by Pakistan. Let him rot in hell.
There should be no mercy shown for committing these types of crime.
exactly.
Re: Mumbai gunman asks Pakistan for legal aid.
Bandha:
She said that when that incompetent traitor Durrani made the declaration. Now that 'declaration' is void since that guy was acting on his own, and on orders from his 'masters.
You mean Durrani confirms Kasab is a Pakistani.
You mean Durrani confirms Kasab is a Pakistani.
You seem to be "shell shocked" by this news and hence not able to read a simple statement ...... sleep on it & we will discuss it later.
You mean Durrani confirms Kasab is a Pakistani.
Just like Sher-e-Punjab did before Durrani.