Karamat likely to be Pak ambassador in Washington

[SyedA]

Very interesting move...

Karamat likely to be Pak ambassador in Washington
Tanvir Siddiqi

Islamabad—As the Pakistan ambassador to the United States Ashraf Jehagir Kazi prepares to relinquish his charge in a couple of days to take up his new assignment as UN envoy for Iraq, there are three important candidates to replace him in Washington.

Sources told Pakistan Observer here that those who are being considered for this most important assignment under the present circumstances include the former Chief of Army Staff, General (Retd) Jehangir Karamat, ex-chairman NRB Lt Gen (Retd) Tanvir Naqvi and the Foreign Secretary Riaz Khokhar.

These sources said that a final decision about the new Ambassador to Washington has, however, not yet been finalized. It is also learnt that Pakistan’s high commissioner to UK Dr Maleeha Lodhi was offered this slot, but she is reported to have refused.

According to informed sources, the most probable choice for the new Ambassador may be General Karamat who has good contacts in the US establishment.

Meanwhile diplomatic observers view the appointment of Ashraf Jehangir Kazi as the new UN envoy in Iraq as a great success of Pakistan’s foreign policy. These observers, however, say there is no linkage between Kazi’s appointment and the question of Pakistan sending troops to Iraq.

[alikhawaja]

Jahangir Karamat is the guy who said that we should not invetigate corruption by the Armed Forces Personnal.

[H Khan]

Jahangir Karamat is the guy who said that we should not invetigate corruption by the Armed Forces Personnal.

When and where did he say this?

[AASharif]

Correct me if I am wrong. Did he not get fired by Nawaz Sharif because he was calling for checks and balances in government institutions?

A.A. Sharif

[UmroAyyar]

Don't overlook this gentleman soldier's capabilities because of his uniform. He has been sought after by ISIS and other renowned international think tanks in the world. His scholarly activities are not hidden. His suggestions for equitable accountability led to the rifts with the government, he resigned to save the system.

[Ali Mian]

AoA,

Gen.Karamat would be a good choice for Pak Ambassador to the US. He is well known and respected internationally not only as a military man but also for his intellectual and diplomatic skills. He fell out out of favour with NS for rightfully suggesting the creation of a NSC and creating a system of checks and balances. Gen. Karamat had the opportunity and full support of the armed forces to through out NS had he chosen to do so after his defacto removal by NS. However, General Karamat chose not to take that step and bowed out taking early retirement instead.

In anycase, I think he is a good choice and hope his appointment is made.

Wasalaam
Ali