Sacked Pak NSA says his conscience was 'clear'

Agencies Tags : pak nsa sacked, mahmud ali durrani, kasab identity, geo news interview Posted: Friday , Jan 09, 2009 at 1056 hrs Islamabad:

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Mahmud Ali Durrani, sacked from the post of National Security Advisor for confirming Mumbai attacker Ajmal Kasab's Pakistani nationality to the media, on Thursday said the charges levelled against him were "incorrect" and his conscience was "clear".

A day after he was unceremoniously removed by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, Durrani said he always had the best interests of Pakistan in his mind.

An angry Gilani sacked Durrani for his "irresponsible behaviour" and for failing to take the government into confidence on national security issues. Official sources said the move came after Durrani told the media that a preliminary probe had established that Kasab is a Pakistani national.

Durrani told ‘Geo News’ channel on Thursday that he had not told any foreign TV news channel that all 10 terrorists involved in the Mumbai attacks were Pakistanis.

He said the charges levelled against him were "incorrect".

Durrani also said that his conscience was "clear" as he had always tried to do everything possible in the interest of Pakistan.

The sacking is said to have caused differences between Gilani and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, who had hand-picked Durrani for the job last year.

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Forget the truth, junt shoot the messengBy: Pushpinder | 11-Jan-2009 Reply | Forward Sometime its more convenient to kill the messenger than to accept the hard realities of the message. This is just another divertion tactic by PAK. Honorable Mr. Durani is in real minority indeed. Principal of the foundation of Pakistan (Land of Pure) notwithstanding, Truth and freedom to speak it in PAK matters only if its suits its purpose, which is quite rare indeed. My compliments to you Mr. Durnani for having sufficient courage to be out front and be loyal to the truth and nothing but the truth.

Kabool he Kabool heBy: Deepti Puri | 10-Jan-2009 Reply | Forward Miyan ne Kabool kar liya " all 10 terrorists involved in the Mumbai attacks were Pakistanis"

poor durraniBy: sarma | 09-Jan-2009 Reply | Forward now durrani will not be able to go to jennat.pakis are hard working for religious cause like any islamic country. it is like wistle blowers like durrani who has to bear the burnt. i wonder every body is working hard in the interest of the pakistan, then how come it is sinking daily, that means good people are not working good for pakistan

Gen DuranniBy: Dr. Paras Deo | 09-Jan-2009 Reply | Forward Gen. Duranni acted right. Only when you learn to accept the deficits can you improve on it.The Pak govt can build up on this and say that the terrorists were of Pak origin and that they would be treated like murderers. This will improve the relations between the neighbours.

Conflicts Points By: Raza Hussain | 10-Jan-2009 Reply | Forward Sir You think right but you must have to think freely and in democratic way Worlds .Peace is not kept by the Force but by the understanding. NIPOLION India must release Kashmir and Pakistanis water as per UN resolutions other wise in 2015 its war on water instead of terrorMay God save us all from Politicians I pray that once

Conflict PointsBy: Swapan Chakravarthy | 12-Jan-2009 Reply | Forward Even if Kashmir and the alleged water related issues are resolved, Pakistan has to maintain anatagonism with India. This is the basis of their existence! And war with India? Well your generals have to obtain their clearance from US first.

NSA dismissal - different viewpointBy: rangeela re | 09-Jan-2009 Reply | Forward lets view it from a different angle. He has been dismissed by zardari-gilani combo after pak army has allowed it to be done. WHY - because they needed to save face of the combo after denying for such a long time. Secondly easier to remove a perceived india lover. BENEFIT- Now pakistan can go on investigating and crosschecking the dossier over the next six months till indian elections. Then the next attack will restart. Sorry for being pessimistic but after so many years I view every pakistani response as a measure to delay and divert.