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Pakistan ‘memogate’ scandal’s latest twist: naked wrestling

By AP News Thu, Jan 19, 2012 3:40PM UTC View Comments

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A scandal over a secret memo to Washington that could bring down the Pakistani president has taken a strange turn, with a music video surfacing featuring the chief accuser acting as a commentator for a naked female wrestling bout. Opponents of Mansoor Ijaz, an American of Pakistani origin, said the clip damaged...

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Pakistan: Some thoughts on Husain Haqqani and Memogate

By Ahsan Butt Wed, Nov 23, 2011 12:55PM UTC View Comments

Well, the sordid saga is finally over. Husain Haqqani has resigned as Ambassador to the U.S. and, notwithstanding demands for inquiries and follow ups, I am resting assured that this matter will be forgotten relatively soon. At the very least, the inquiries and commissions and investigations will be buried in paperwork and bureaucraticese to the...

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Memogate: Can Mansoor Ijaz be trusted?

By Ahsan Butt Sat, Nov 19, 2011 11:48PM UTC View Comments

I have a whole lot to say about Memogate but I will wait until more facts are in and/or Husain Haqqani is actually relieved of his duties. There’s just so much murkiness on this issue right now that I simply don’t feel comfortable commenting. There is one thing that I think I should mention though:...

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