CLEAN: Pakistan denies 'absurd' bin Laden allegations

The transcript discusses Pakistan's stance on terrorism, emphasizing that Pakistan is not responsible for al-Qaeda's presence. It highlights the significant losses Pakistan has suffered due to terrorism, including human and economic costs. The narrative rejects accusations against Pakistan's institutions, stressing a national resolve to combat terrorism. It acknowledges intelligence failures as a global issue and concludes with a call for national consensus and rational discourse.

What is Pakistan's stance on the origins of al-Qaeda?

• Pakistan invited Osama bin Laden.

• Pakistan supports al-Qaeda.

• Pakistan is not the birthplace of al-Qaeda.

• Pakistan is the birthplace of al-Qaeda.

How does Pakistan view its losses in the war against terrorism?

• As a reason to blame other countries.

• As a national priority without seeking external acknowledgment.

• As a reason to seek international recognition.

• As a minor issue.

What is the response to accusations against Pakistan's institutions regarding al-Qaeda?

• The accusations are partially true.

• The accusations are rejected as disingenuous.

• The accusations are accepted.

• The accusations are ignored.

What is the main question regarding Osama bin Laden's presence in Pakistan?

• What was his mission?

• Why was he invited?

• How could he hide in plain sight?

• Who helped him escape?

What is acknowledged about the intelligence failure concerning Osama bin Laden?

• It was solely Pakistan's failure.

• It was a global intelligence failure.

• It was a minor oversight.

• It was a deliberate act.