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Friday, May 28, 2010
Haqqani rejects reports of US pressureWASHINGTON: Pakistani Ambassador to the US Hussain Haqqani on Thursday rubbished reports that top US officials coerced his country last week into launching anti-terrorist operations, saying the discussions between US National Security Advisor James Jones and Pakistani leaders were part of their ongoing dialogue. Ambassador Haqqani also made a strong defence of Pakistan’s continuing counter terrorism efforts and stressed that the sacrifices and “crucial” role of its security and intelligence organisations must be recognised. “Did General Jones put any pressure on Pakistan? No, he did not,” Haqqani told members of Asia Society. app
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