Well yes, you would have to let it go. Because there is no one else pointing fingers at MQM except some budding forensic investigators with obsessed minds.
Au revoir.
**ISLAMABAD: Director General ISI Lt. Gen. Zaheer-ul-Islam should step down to protect the respect and sanctity of his institution, which is now burdened with the challenge of catching the real culprits.
Whether or not Gen Zaheer or any member of the ISI is involved in this cowardly attack, Hamid Mir’s earlier warning that if an attempt was made on his life the DG ISI and a few others would be responsible has made the institution of the ISI the focus of criticism.
This is too serious an allegation against the top spymaster of the country to be ignored. Since Hamid Mir had pointed his finger directly at Gen Zaheer, his name would continue to be taken as a ‘suspect’ by the national and international media till such time as the real culprits are caught.
Sometime back during his routine visit to the office of The News Investigations Cell, Mir had told all those present there, including this correspondent, that his life was under threat from the ISI chief Gen Zaheer-ul-Islam and a few of his subordinate officials. He informed us that besides the management of Geo, he had shared his statement about his possible attackers with a few others including an international journalists’ organisation.
Keeping in view the profile of Hamid Mir, his warning could not be set aside or pushed under the rug. Mir though did not share the precise reasons as to why he suspected the DG ISI, for any reason Zaheer-ul-Islam is now facing the serious blame of attacking Mir. Because of Zaheer-ul-Islam, the institution of the ISI is also being dragged into the controversy.
Even otherwise, there have been complaints about the presence of some “disgruntled elements” in the prime intelligence agency of the country that are said to be serving the vested interest of individuals. They could be dubbed as an “ISI within the ISI”, and there is a need to identify and isolate such elements.
The institutions of the Pakistan Army and the ISI are critical for the defence and security of Pakistan but certain individuals, including dictators, have seriously dented the repute and working of these institutions by using them for their vested interests.
These institutions badly require reform to get them focused for the prime job they are assigned and this could only be possible by cleansing these institutions of those who are in the habit of using the muscles of these institutions for vested interests.
No less a person than Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Army Chief General Raheel Sharif have been informed a few months back of the serious threats to some top members of the Jang Group management. Here too some elements within the ISI were named but neither any inquiry has been ordered nor any security has been provided to those facing threats.
Instead, a complete aloofness is shown by those who are required to take action in such matters. Consequently, those threatened have been compelled to live abroad.
So many journalists have been killed in the past but hardly in any case have the murderers been caught. A few years back when our colleague Umar Cheema was kidnapped, thrashed and thrown in a deserted area,
I had demanded the then DG ISI Lt Gen (retd) Shuja Pasha that if someone in the ISI was not involved in the attack than it was capable enough to get to the culprits. But till this day no one knows who had attacked Cheema.
In Hamid Mir’s case, despite his earlier notice and naming of the few, it is premature to finally conclude who did it. But Mir’s complaint has put the institution of the ISI under a shadow. One is sure if the ISI uses its resources and skills, it could get hold of the culprits. Will it do it?
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What kind of crappy world we live in that dogs like TTP openly claimed to be attacking innocent people, and govt just sits and doodle the thumbs.
does the Great Khan still believes in having dialogues with these kanjars (sorry but for TTP, its ok to use this), or he has backed off?
great khan is not the PM of Pakistan, everyone is entitled to their opinions but decision has to be taken by government whether to go for dialogues or operation, lets accept this even PM sahib wants dialogue not operation.
A few days back Ansar Abbasi and Hamid Mir were threatened through an account called “khaki power”. I guess khaki power can only take care of civilians (not terrorists).
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Ansar Abbasi**@AnsarAAbbasi](https://twitter.com/AnsarAAbbasi)
Recvd email threat from “Khaki Power” suggesting me to “Behave”. Informed FIA. Lets c whose work is this??? pic.twitter.com/Nk7aiGFr9v
The military knows their power within the country, no one can prove anything against them, they can act with impunity. I am sorry I dont find any difference in the working of Pakistani military and TTP, maybe as the former are the trainers of the latter.
The military knows their power within the country, no one can prove anything against them, they can act with impunity. I am sorry I dont find any difference in the working of Pakistani military and TTP, maybe as the former are the trainers of the latter.
I didn't say they were any better than talibans..far from it.
I didn't say they were any better than talibans..far from it.
But do you think its a possiblity what I said?
Could be, but the ISI/military should also think why a big proportion of people have started to look towards them with suspicion and not as the saviours of the country.
Playing for foreign powers against their own people, misleading their country men/taking them for granted, allegations of abductions, killings and dumpings and then expect the same love they have been showered upon during the past 7 decades. The military should reform itself as a modern organization and shed these allegations which are damaging its credibility in the eyes of the people.
Here comes a question: Has the ISI ever thought about the reason for allegations thrown on it? Hamid Mir is fortunate to have survived attempt and would spill the beans once he gets back to work. What about Saleem Shehzad? Didn’t he allege the ISI for a possible attack on him that eventually took his life?
Same goes with the Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah. He was tortured and his head and eyebrows were shaved off in 2003. Just a couple of days ago, he disclosed in a talk show on a channel that he was brutalised by the then Maj. Khalid Pervez, who was in charge of ISI directorate in Faisalabad. Same goes in my case.
I had also held the ISI responsible for kidnapping and torturing me. A judicial commission constituted to investigate the incident also endorsed my point saying that involvement of agencies could not be ruled out. Same was the conclusion of judicial commission in Saleem Shehzad case.
The ISI can’t repair its image just by muzzling the media and issuing a press release through the ISPR. It is time for introspection. The guardians of this institution must think why the citizens of Pakistan feel so convinced and compelled to name it for hounding and harassment. It can come out clean by establishing its innocence that is possible only through apprehending the attackers if they don’t belong to it. Fingers will continue to be raised at the agency unless that is done.
ISLAMABAD: Role of some rouge elements, who always claimed their attachment with Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), was completely exposed in Hamid Mir attack episode and subsequent events on Saturday.
Continuously threatening Hamid Mir for many days, self-claimed ISI stooge Zaid Hamid stated after Karachi firing on Geo News anchorperson that he desired to get Hamid Mir hanged, and prompted the Pakistan Army to act ‘ruthlessly’ against Geo and Jang Group for “blasphemy”.
It is extremely important to mention here that publicly made ‘attachment claims’ of these rouge elements, including Zaid Hamid, were never ever denied by the ISI. Zaid Hamid has already instituted a treason case against Hamid Mir.
Zaid Hamid, while issuing public statements on social media, especially through his known Twitter account, even went to the extent of instigating Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif by naming him and asking him to “fulfill his promise of safeguarding the dignity of the armed forces” by immediately nailing down Geo. He tweeted at 9:54pm “General Raheel, you had promised to protect the dignity of the armed forces at any cost. The time is NOW. Geo must be nailed for Defamation!”. It is very much disturbing for many that Zaid Hamid is still untouched by law enforcement agencies despite the fact that a recent standoff between the Pakistan Army and the civilian government was also created because of statements of Zaid Hamid, but no one has arrested him till date.
Zaid Hamid had released and spread on social media an old speech of Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif by editing it in a criminal way. Some out-of-context sentences of this speech created panic and misunderstanding among the federal government and defence institutions and the interior minister acknowledged some misunderstandings between the army and the government.
Khawaja’s speech was based on reasoning and facts and is considered as one of the all-times historic speech by a parliamentarian on floor of National Assembly made during period of dictatorship.
Zaid Hamid again openly committed blasphemy on Saturday by terming criticism on an institution as ‘blasphemy’. There are several allegations of committing blasphemy against Sahaba-e-kraam (RA) of Holy Prophet (PBUH) against him, but law never takes its course.
On Saturday, after life attempt on Hamid Mir, self-styled stooge of ISI Zaid Hamid condemned the attack, saying that he wanted to see Hamid Mir hanged as the result of conclusion of process of law in the treason case he has instituted against him. Zaid Hamid even wrote, “#HamidMir ISPR must respond ruthlessly to this blasphemy by Geo. How can a TV channel openly abuse/ accuse/ insult ISI w/o proof?” He related criticism or a simple news about an institution to blasphemy of holy and sacred personalities or heavenly books.
Zaid Hamid also termed whole Geo team snakes and claimed that Geo ran some news without proof. He wrote, “#HamidMir Geo & all their snakes are openly committing treason under article 6 by directly blaming ISI & DG ISI without any proof. pemra?”
While Zaid Hmaid wrote that Geo aired news without proof, in fact, Geo aired that according to video and written statement of Hamid Mir given many days before, he alleged that some ISI officers and DG ISI would be responsible if he is attacked.
Zaid Hamid own statements, made right after attack on Hamid Mir, proved that written and video statements of Hamid Mir, regarding who would attack him to kill him, were true.
Zaid Hamid lives in Cantt area and his location is not hidden. His addresses are House No-683, Street No-4, Chaklala Scheme-3, Rawalpindi, Office: House No-686, Askari Road, Askari V, Chaklala Scheme-3, Rawalpindi, Phone Office: 051-5598046-47. But no one from any government takes action against him.
In a move that is a clear case of treason, Zaid Hamid issued a statement on Twitter right after Saturday’s prestigious Kakul passing out parade and wrote, “Khawaja Asif gate crashed PMA Kakul passing out parade today. He was NOT invited All army officers ignored him but he remained shameless!” This was a clear attempt against the State of Pakistan, an attempt to bring the federal government and army face to face so that there could be a clash. However, no one has touched Zaid Hamid.
Through their Twitter accounts and other means, Zaid Hamid and some retired officers of the Pakistan Army tried their best to fuel the situation on Khawaja Asif issue, which brought institutions at loggerheads but law enforcement agencies are mysteriously silent waiting for very very big happening.
It is important to mention that similar attitude and negligence by institutions has resulted into breaking of Pakistan on December 16, 1971.
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KARACHI: Senior Geo News anchor Hamid Mir was shot six times during an attack on his life in Karachi on Saturday evening.
Three bullets were removed during the surgery while three still remain in Hamid Mir’s body.
According to the medical report, Hamid Mir was shot six times. One bullet hit Mr. Mir in the ribs under the arm, one in the stomach, one grazed his hand while two pierced his thigh on the front and one on the back of the thigh which doctors have not been able to remove as it is lodged in the bone.
Doctors will take a decision regarding removing the lodged bullet after further examinations. According to the medical team looking after Hamid Mir, his condition is improving and they are hopeful that he will regain consciousness soon.
Is he actually shot at all? He is reported out of danger and yet no interview with him...Geo is quite famous for interviewing people on their death beds then why not show Hamir Mir as he is not in critical situation now...?
Army should take serious notice of the blame game Geo is playing
This is not looking good. Seems like the entire civil society and politicians are convinced that ISI is behind it. They're on the mission to open pandora's box. No one is taking Taliban's twitter claim seriously.
Let's see if ISI makes any effort to do some damage control.
This is not looking good. Seems like the entire civil society and politicians are convinced that ISI is behind it. They're on the mission to open pandora's box. No one is taking Taliban's twitter claim seriously.
Let's see if ISI makes any effort to do some damage control.
There will be no damage control, the ISI simply doesnt care. The time will pass and everything would be hunky dory, I hope that they do some introspection at some stage. They are damaging themselves and the country through their actions.
There will be no damage control, the ISI simply doesnt care. The time will pass and everything would be hunky dory, I hope that they do some introspection at some stage. They are damaging themselves and the country through their actions.
Earlier I said exactly same but little bit stronger words for this rogue organization. But you delete it.
There will be no damage control, the ISI simply doesnt care. The time will pass and everything would be hunky dory, I hope that they do some introspection at some stage. They are damaging themselves and the country through their actions.
When you say ISI you're saying its the army b/c remember all those serving in ISI are army personals.
When you say ISI you're saying its the army b/c remember all those serving in ISI are army personals.
yes ISI is a part of the army, in Pakistan they are allowed to run the state where as in other countries they are under scrutiny. Kashmir and Afghan policy has destroyed Pakistan, and now the way they are dealing with Baloch and Sindhi separatists is also fuelling the fire. Where can one go for recourse?
All army officers ignored him but he remained shameless!” This was a clear attempt against the State of Pakistan, an attempt to bring the federal government and army face to face so that there could be a clash. However, no one has touched Zaid Hamid.