U.S. ambassador to U.N. questioned over unofficial Pakistan contacts

The U.S. ambassador to U.N., Zalmay Khalilzad has been questioned by a senior American government official in Bush Administration over his unauthorized contacts with Pakistani leader Asif Ali Zardari, who is a strong contender in Pakistan for the post of President after the forced resignation of Pervez Musharraf.

The Pakistan’s government collapsed after the coalition party leader Nawaz Sharif withdrew support from the government.