In this picture taken on August 19, 2010 shows Pakistan’s former ambassador to US Husain Haqqani, right, walks with Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari in Multan. -AP Photo
KARACHI: The main character of the controversial memogate scandal, Mansoor Ijaz on Saturday came up with new allegations against the government of Pakistan, claimed that President Zardari and Hussain Haqqani were aware of May 02 operation in Abbottabad before hand, DawnNews reported.
The Pakistani born US businessman, in his fresh article for “Newsweek”, unearthed that the former ambassador to US Hussain Haqqani assured him about approval of the boss (Zardari) prior to delivering the controversial memo to Admiral Mike Mullen.
Haqqani also assured him that the memo was backed up by the top political leadership in Islamabad, wrote Ijaz.
Ijaz also claimed that Haqqani had been trying to divert attention from President Zardari in the scandal.
Ijaz wrote that Haqqani only chose him to deliver the memo because he knew how unpopular Ijaz were to the majority of Islamabad leadership and it would be easier to deny chargeslater, if the matter become public.
Haqqani changed his “BlackBerry” Handset three times since May to hide its messages record, wrote Ijaz. However original messages from him were still saved and can be produced as evidence, he added.
Mansoor Ijaz further wrote that the President Zardari was the architect of the whole memogate episode.
He said Haqqani received pat on the back from the president when he reached Islamabad after completing the job successfully on May 12. Haqqani denies Ijaz’s fresh claims
In a letter written by Husain Haqqani to the “Newseek” magazine, the former ambassador denied allegations made by Ijaz in his Saturday’s article.
Haqqani wrote “In the strongest terms possible, I categorically reject as reckless, baseless and false the allegations levied against me by Mr Mansoor Ijaz about prior knowledge of US plans for a raid in Abbottabad in violation of Pakistani sovereignty to eliminate Osama bin Laden as well as his earlier charges about my role in a memo he wrote and sent to the US Chairman Joint Chiefs.”
Haqqani threatened to initiate legal action against the magazine unless the article written by Mansoor Ijaz was retracted.
Re: Zardari, Haqqani knew about Abbottabad operation: Ijaz
Yes ,They were aware of Pearl Harbor attack too.
America which didn't trust their strategic partner Kiani and Pasha , trusted on these accidental politicians .
He may have some deal with some one.
Our estab is very fond of such foolish deals .
Re: Zardari, Haqqani knew about Abbottabad operation: Ijaz
After the stuff came out about Zardari, Gilani... in wikileaks does this really surprise anyone. Our elite can be sold if they are allowed to lick the boots of americans, in a matter of minutes.
Now the latest names coming out are:
Rehman Malik, Asim Hussain and Salman Farooqui.
No surprise here either, these guys are the ultimate traders.
Whats surprising is no one from PPP is willing to come out and talk against these guys.
Re: Zardari, Haqqani knew about Abbottabad operation: Ijaz
Only idiots trust Manzoor Ijaz. The ******* is linked heavily with all the Clandestine Agencies in the US. You don't have those linkages if you aren't part and parcel of the whole show. Now that is a guy you should be afraid off and never trust.
Re: Zardari, Haqqani knew about Abbottabad operation: Ijaz
Leaks disclose how Pakistani power elite are keen to please the Americans, and what Americans think of them..
America’s perceived influence on Pakistani power politics is a frequent theme. In a May 2008 meeting with a visiting American congressional delegation, Zardari said: “We won’t act without consulting with you.”
Sharif repeatedly told the US ambassador he was “pro-American”, despite his often critical public stance. He thanked the US for “arranging” to have Kayani appointed as army chief. “The best thing America has done recently,” he said.
Re: Zardari, Haqqani knew about Abbottabad operation: Ijaz
That is not off topic . Why blaming only one side.
Yahan to sab American hain .
This thread is based on Mansoor , At the moment I am watching him on Tv blaming ISI.
Aah ,These intermediate pass intellectuals.
They create new troubles for Pakistan every time .
Re: Zardari, Haqqani knew about Abbottabad operation: Ijaz
That is not off topic . Why blaming only one side.
Yahan to sab American hain .
If you are claiming that it is related to topic then prove to us that Imran Khan was involved as well.
so when Benazir was US ambassador’s friend that was okay?