Senior Pakistan official admits to presence of Dawood Ibrahim, then does a U-turn

After admitting the presence of one of India's most wanted terrorists, Dawood Ibrahim, on its soil, Pakistan has now played down its statement. Shahryar Khan, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's special envoy for improving relations with India, said yesterday Dawood was in Pakistan but has been "chased out" and could be in the United Arab Emirates. This was the first time, a Pakistan official has admitted to Dawood's presence in the country.