'Dehati aurat' controversy: how Nawaz Sharif allegedly sent denial to Dr Singh
The "dehati aurat" comment attributed to him reportedly deeply upset Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif who swung into damage control mode, sending a message to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying he never used such language against him. According to senior Pakistani officials, Mr Sharif directed his close aides to get in touch with Indian officials as soon as the controversy over his purported comments erupted.
