ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi has rejected the allegations levelled against him in connection with the inquiry into Dawn Leaks.
In a farewell letter leaked by a source in the Foreign Office, Fatemi wrote, “I reject recent allegations, insinuations and innuendos.”
“Such suggestions are particularly hurtful to someone who has served Pakistan for nearly five decades with honour and dignity.” Fatemi’s response comes as Nawaz Sharif on Saturday issued directives for his removal as special assistant in line with the recommendations of the committee set up to hold an inquiry into a story published in Dawn last year. The letter read further, “Over the years, I have had to deal with many sensitive matters, becoming privy to some of the most highly classified information, on issues of national security. “I have also had the honour of working directly under distinguished diplomats, both professional as well as political appointees, all of whom reposed their highest trust in my abilities and particularly so, in my lifelong commitment to discretion.
