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An army convoy heads towards parliament house in Islamabad on May 13, 2011, for the joint sitting of parliament. - Photo by AFP

ISLAMABAD: The Director General of Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt, Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha while briefing the joint parliament “in camera” session regarding the Abbotabad Operation, said that the May 2 incident was his institution’s failure, DawnNews reported.

During the joint sitting of parliament, Pakistan’s military and security officials delivered details about the US operation in which Osama Bin Laden was killed.

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, heads of all three armed forces and DG, ISI attended the meeting.

The ISI head Shuja Pasha asked the nation and parliament to forgive him and stated that if the parliament orders his resignation he would be willing to step down.

Pasha said that Pakistan is facing several troubles and does not have the latest technology. He said that ensuring the security of the country is the top-most priority of his institution.

He further stated that currently contact between the ISI and the CIA are next to nothing.

Earlier PM Gilani said that all reservations of the members were to be addressed in parliament. He further said that the people are confident about their institutions and the government will take care of the security and sovereignty of the country.

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