Man who filmed Rehman Malik's offloading from PIA flight sacked from job

Dawn.com Published September 30, 2014

KARACHI: Arjumand Azhar Hussain — the man who reportedly filmed the video of politicians allegedly responsible for the delay of a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight on September 16 — was fired from his job at Gerry's Group.

Speculation was rife on Tuesday that Hussain’s sacking was linked to the video clip he filmed that showed irate airline passengers barring Senator Rehman Malik and Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) Member of National Assembly Dr Ramesh Kumar Wakwani from boarding the PIA aircraft after facing what they said was a delay of two and a half hours.

Know more: Passengers offload Rehman Malik, PML-N MNA from flight over delay

Gerry's Group, which was Hussain's former employer took to their Facebook page to respond to rumours that the sacking was due to political influence, saying their decision was “purely based on merit”.

Explore: PIA suspends staff over delay in take-off

Rehman Malik and Ramesh Kumar Wakwani were accused of holding the plane back while other passengers waited for hours.

Malik denied that the delay had to do with him, and said that take-off was delayed due to a technical fault. PIA confirmed that the delay was due to a technical fault, but later said that there was a "further unnecessary delay" that resulted in action against PIA staff. Two employees of PIA were subsequently suspended.

Watch a part of the original video clip below.

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Sep 30, 2014 11:57am

Merit? Which merit you are talking about? Be brave Gerry people. What message you are giving to people? Shame........ I am fed up with these sort of lies.

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antivip@me.com

Sep 30, 2014 12:00pm

I am boycotting Gerry's group for their stance on this matter. I will use another service from now on and i will stricktly advise my freinds and family to do the same or risk ties with me over this issue. Its about time i played my role and to support the Anti-VIP culture movement.

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Usman

Sep 30, 2014 12:00pm

The whole nation is with this guy. Gerrys has put their position and prestige at stake despite their social media comment.

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vivek M

Sep 30, 2014 12:03pm

So bad. You tell me, if you start discarding an honest people like that, how nation will build ? Why there is so much suppression over freedom of expression ?...... Hussain saab, you I am with you. Don't loose your heart.

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Saeeda

Sep 30, 2014 12:03pm

So if the plane was not delayed for him, why was he allowed to come to the plane at such a late time when everyone else was seated?

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saad saeed

Sep 30, 2014 12:04pm

We don't have any doubt that his sacking was "MERIT" based. A merit dictated by the ruling elite for which flights are delayed purely on meri

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Imran

Sep 30, 2014 12:05pm

If this is truly due to political reasons then its a huge shame.

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Kiwi

Sep 30, 2014 12:06pm

Can private company be pressurised that also with a name like Gerry?

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Rizwan

Sep 30, 2014 12:06pm

V bad, this government is behaving like a monarchs

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Hafeez ur Rehman

Sep 30, 2014 12:10pm

I have worked in Gerry's and from my experience, I can safely say that nothing this group does is completely innocent. Also, one of the owner's daughters is married to a politician's son (hint: a former minister ports and shipping)

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liaqat ali khan

Sep 30, 2014 12:10pm

this is a shameful act by Gerry's group for terminating the services of Arjumand Azhar Hussain just to show as standing with VIP culture, filming of any unusual happenings is not a crime, if it is crime that all TV channels committing blunder crimes on daily basis that must be taken to task by the so called authoritative departments.

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Rahamathullah

Sep 30, 2014 12:11pm

Instead of praising his presence of mind in filming an important activity, it is surprising to know that he is sacked on the behest of rogue politicians. No problem, he can approach the court for justice. The company will be compelled to pay his back wages and restoration.

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Imran Khan

Sep 30, 2014 12:12pm

VIP culture ko khatam nahi hone dein ge :@

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Zafar

Sep 30, 2014 12:13pm

The sacking is anything but political.

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Ahmed

Sep 30, 2014 12:14pm

What else we can expect from these.

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Muhammad Tahir Jamali

Sep 30, 2014 12:15pm

This is main reason for our down trend.

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sadia

Sep 30, 2014 12:17pm

it z always hard to break status quo..

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Mangal

Sep 30, 2014 12:18pm

NO to VIP culture !!! We will rise against it now.

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Krishan

Sep 30, 2014 12:19pm

The man should have got promotion for showing guts and quick thinking Such a pity that these 2 useless political have caused problems for this gentleman

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Riyyan

Sep 30, 2014 12:19pm

As much as Gerry's Group condemns VIP culture and appreciates Mr. Arjumand's efforts against it, our decision is based purely on merit. What a joke!!!

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Kaleem Ullah

Sep 30, 2014 12:21pm

Man, Welcome to Conspiracy Land. If this guy has done one good work, does that mean he has become untouchable for rest of his life? Do we even know what was going on between him and Gerry's.

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Dr.Mohammad Niqab Khan

Sep 30, 2014 12:21pm

Dear Arjumand Sahb We will be happy to have such a brave person in our organization. .please send your CV to me at abtc@abtc.com.pk In the meantime study our website www.ABTC.com.pk Your job will be counted from the same day when you were terminated. .InshaAllah Best Regards CEO ABTC Private limited

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Yash

Sep 30, 2014 12:21pm

It has to be a sad day for the ordinary people of Pakistan

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Calcutta Man

Sep 30, 2014 12:26pm

Oops...

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Zia Khan

Sep 30, 2014 12:26pm

Don't worry brother Arjumand! Whole nation is with you!! Gerrys or no-gerrys but this time the nation won't leave you alone in suffering InshaAllah...

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Umair

Sep 30, 2014 12:27pm

We salute you Mr Azhar Hussain!!!! May Allah reward you for your jihad against the looters and exploiters and give you a better job soon.

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Prashant

Sep 30, 2014 12:30pm

This had to happen.. Rather I am kind of concerned for his safety..

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zulfiqar ursani

Sep 30, 2014 12:38pm

How many Arjumand they are going to sack, just wait and watch this is not going to stop here, Only Allah SWT is Raazik these corrupt good for nothing politicians cannot deprive any body from their livelihood. Keep showing them the door.

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Farooq Ali

Sep 30, 2014 12:42pm

His job was not to take videos to be used or sold like paparazzi , if he is a professional or hobby photographer he should do it after duty hours, so the admin action is justified

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UFO

Sep 30, 2014 12:47pm

Boycott Gerry's/FedEX then. They are asking for it.

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KK03

Sep 30, 2014 12:48pm

So sad, Now PTI and alike should come up against this move of Gerrys if the news is correct otherwise it will cause a sort of great disappointment for all those who like to raise their voice against VIP culture, corruption and rotten system of this country.

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Riz

Sep 30, 2014 12:53pm

Both Gerry and Nawaz, huge shame for you. I will boycott their services. Shaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaame

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karachiite

Sep 30, 2014 12:56pm

There should be a protest in favor of this man! A protest to get his employment back...

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Husain

Sep 30, 2014 12:57pm

I hope Mr Arjumand gets a good job soon... Gerry's Group, you could have delayed your decision by a couple of months...

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Zulkifl Ibrahim

Sep 30, 2014 12:57pm

Dear Mr. Arjumand you are a hero to the nation, do not loose your heart, Inshallah Allah will give you a better job. I am 100% sure that this sacking is linked with filming. As this cannot be a coincidence. Thank you DAWN for sharing the news, we must all protest

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Muhammad Ali Baig

Sep 30, 2014 12:57pm

Democracy is the best revenge

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ahmed

Sep 30, 2014 01:09pm

@Saeeda listen plane was delayed due to a technical reason but when our highly respected law makers (Mr Abdul Rehman Mailk and Ramesh Kumar Wakwani) came to know that flight is not taken off they on boarded.

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Sameer

Sep 30, 2014 01:11pm

Where is so call owner of justice our beloved Chief Justice of Pakistan such a shame for PMLN and PPP govts... they all rubbish minded people.

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Sep 30, 2014 01:15pm

What did he do wrong! He challenged the people that make a mockery out of the system. Fair play to you and keep it up. It was brave of you what you did. There were over 200 people on that plane but not many men!

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aleem

Sep 30, 2014 01:17pm

citizens should form a support group for this hero and condemn with such intensity his employer ..if the sacking is under political pressure. that no other employer dares take such action against someone who stands up for his country n people!

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Ali Rashid

Sep 30, 2014 01:17pm

Gerry's group deleted the FB post which had more than 1000 negative comments and re-posted it afresh. This does show there is more to it than what seems. Gerry's definitely does not seem to be quite careful about corporal ethics.

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Sep 30, 2014 01:18pm

On Mr. Arjumand Hussain's LinkedIn profile he is a Managing Partner at Strategic Hospitality Services. So hopefully he still has a job and wish him all the best.

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Hamid

Sep 30, 2014 01:20pm

If Such a big name Gerry's can do this with his GM than what will happened to junior employe who raised voice against any ethical matter. What an ethics @GERRY's !!!!

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Ahmed

Sep 30, 2014 01:22pm

If he is really sacked for this reason, which is very possible in a society like ours, its a shame. All of must stand against VIP culture, be it for civilians or military. Something i find ironic is regarding the people from military background rejoicing the incident but its the same people who get royal treatment where they go in C130s and royal suites that are only for the families of the military elite. If we are standing up against this culture, there shouldn't be any discrimination b/w civilian and military elite.

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Haitch

Sep 30, 2014 01:22pm

Just gets to show how deeply rooted this status quo is. Thank you previous generations of Pakistan for giving us this many shackles of slavery to break and taking whips all your lives.

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Ahmer

Sep 30, 2014 01:23pm

Vertical video is a No No

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Qaiser Ahmed

Sep 30, 2014 01:25pm

The solution is simple. People should stop using the services of Fedex Gerry. No more no less.

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Irfan007

Sep 30, 2014 01:25pm

This was always on the cards. This country will never change unless we have a culture of Jis Ki Lathi Us ki Bhains. I think this is the only reason why those ppl who even don't like IK that much are still standing behind him b/c he seems to be the only honest leader we have in this big country.

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Khuram Nisar

Sep 30, 2014 01:31pm

Shame on us as a nation. Now, it is the time to unite against all the powerful forces of status quo.

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Khwaja

Sep 30, 2014 01:33pm

Pakistan Zindabad. Our moto is "Might is Right." I wish I could throw some bad eggs on the Parliamentarians.

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Aziz

Sep 30, 2014 01:34pm

The honourable Senator and MNA were late by hours. But for the protests by non-VIP passengers the delayed flight would have taken off several hours late as is the norm under PPP and PML (N) governments. Most Pakistanis have been victim of these type of episodes. Many have died in ambulances before reaching the hospital because of VIP blockage of streets. Instead of investing in GESTAPO type intelligence services the rulers and the rulers-in-waiting should invest in common sense and decency. The clarifications from RM does not appeal to a common man's intelligence. Aziz a non-VIP

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responsible

Sep 30, 2014 01:35pm

You have initiated movement against VIP culture, we are with you. You are a real hero. Allah will definitely help us in getting rid of so called democracy champions.

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white noise

Sep 30, 2014 01:36pm

Arjumand Azhar Hussain ... Salute Sir !!

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Gohar

Sep 30, 2014 01:40pm

Democratic Dictator Zinda Bad !

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haris

Sep 30, 2014 01:40pm

Original Post from Gerry's: "...As much as Gerry's Group condemns VIP culture and appreciates Mr. Arjumand's efforts against it, our decision is based purely on safeguarding Status-quo."

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GPA

Sep 30, 2014 01:43pm

Well in a befitting reply, people can boycott Gerrys so that it could learn a never forgetting lesson.

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Noman

Sep 30, 2014 01:45pm

Such a shame! If this is democracy then we are better off without it.

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khanman

Sep 30, 2014 01:50pm

thats what we are talking about, gerrys under pressure though its a private company but still they are afraid, thats what IK is talking about.

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mian

Sep 30, 2014 01:56pm

@Rahamathullah are you talking about our courts in Pakistan?

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Naseem

Sep 30, 2014 01:59pm

Isn't this shocking. The nation has no institutions without elements of corruption and interference. Gerry's timing is a giveaway - that is Mr Hussain was dismissed after the exposure. People need to stand up to bullying and intimidation. There must be a honest chief executive who can reach out and offer a post to MR Hussain. If I had this position I would have been honoured to do so. Let's not be frightened by this sacking. We must continue to expose bad practices. We owe it to our children and their future.

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Ali

Sep 30, 2014 02:01pm

Don't worry i also facing these kind of behavior since last many years and still i am doing my best. If one job lose then so what there are many jobs if you are really true and honest and competent person. Well done Arjumand Azhar Hussain Sahib we support you and your action.

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Fatima

Sep 30, 2014 02:01pm

This is a sad moment for the whole country. We must rise against all forms of oppression. VIP culture is a menace in Pakistan, during VIP protocols EVEN AMBULANCES ARE STOPPED FROM PASSING.. I have started losing faith in my country, our rights as citizens of Pakistan are more protected abroad then they are in Pakistan.

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Jameel

Sep 30, 2014 02:05pm

You are our hero and we wish you all the best you will find a much better job Inshallah! IK AND PTI ALL THE WAY!!!

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Burki

Sep 30, 2014 02:13pm

at the end of the day, powerful corrupt politicians have the last laugh. Talk about empowering the common people and azadi inqilaab!

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No-VIP-Culture

Sep 30, 2014 02:19pm

i think people should organize a "dharna" outside Gerry's office to put pressure on them. Otherwise tomorrow none of us will; have guts to stand against VIP culture as we all will fear losing jobs..

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Aziz

Sep 30, 2014 02:28pm

What else can Pakistanis expect from "Tom & Jerry" type of companies operating in our country?

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shahbaz

Sep 30, 2014 02:28pm

I understand Gerrys belong to R Malik and are working in contract with FedEx...is that right ?

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Dinesh Bhaskar

Sep 30, 2014 02:32pm

@Dr.Mohammad Niqab Khan WOWOW!! God bless you! I am an Indian BUT salute you for your magnanimity and braveness. I only pray that we have more people like you in the region, who can stand up to all this nonsense WITH ACTION!

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Zoab Khan

Sep 30, 2014 02:34pm

Some respectable company, which cares abt integrity should come out and hire Arjumand Hussain.

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Faisal

Sep 30, 2014 02:36pm

@Dr.Mohammad Niqab Khan Salute to you Sir. People like you should be running our country. May ALLAH bless you and your family always.

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Masood Ahmed

Sep 30, 2014 02:36pm

YEs, cause he took the wrong step to challenge VIP culture. we should not take wrong steps to FINSIH a wrong thing. we must find the way to eliminate this culture. His procedure was absolutely wrong and he paid the price now. I will say, why not we follow the PROPHET's life (SAWW). How he removed the gods from the KA'ABA? big learning and guidance how we should fight the EVEILS. Unfortunately, we do not wanna struggle, we just need results. and here is the result for him. Unfortunately, we do not wanna struggle, we just need results. and here is the result for him. Its TIME TO LEARN not TO REACT, Reaction without WISDOM & PASSIONS will affect us adversely

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roarwali

Sep 30, 2014 02:37pm

Salute to this brave man for challenging the VIP culture. He made a contribution to the anti status quo movement of IK.

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Ghalib

Sep 30, 2014 02:37pm

This is just pathetic Shame on Gerry

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mani

Sep 30, 2014 02:37pm

If you really condemn VIP culture, then Gerry's should have rewarded Mr Hussain for his heroic act and not fire him. Even if his performance was weak, he should have been retained on an honorary basis and not a decision-making one just to show that you really supported his action. Please evil corporates stop trying to fool the public. You will be next.

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jokhio

Sep 30, 2014 02:38pm

@Dr.Mohammad Niqab Khan My salute and respect for you Sir.

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jokhio

Sep 30, 2014 02:42pm

Boycott this shameless organisation.

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Mohammad

Sep 30, 2014 02:53pm

Lets all boycott Gerry's Group and record our protest. Gerry's itself is a part of the VIP culture. The annual revenue of Gerry's empire is over PKR 11 billion.

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riaz

Sep 30, 2014 03:02pm

This man is a man.. man up! he shouldn't be perturbed.. he can find millions of jobs. we need these courageous guys and certainly not the damn VIPs. bravo! Gul khan from China

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Whistle_Blower

Sep 30, 2014 03:03pm

So now they will start delaying the flights again

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john

Sep 30, 2014 03:04pm

I will never us Gerry service again and I am ashamed to see that an organization which has been blessed with wealth, towering social status , can stoop so low, that just to please these corrupt politicians they have fired a person for getting the video on web . On the day of judgment, some people will be running around like a headless chicken, with a snake coiled around their neck, and this snake will tell these persons , I am the wealth you have been amassing all your life , now enjoy my company. I am UK , resident , in my 33 years of life here , I have yet to see an incident where a flight was delayed just to accommodate a VIP. This act just shows how low we have stooped morally, my advice to this gentleman who has lost is job is , don't give up , you are penalized for very cheap motives , have faith in God, he is never unjust to his men. I am reminded of Khalil jib ran's poem , Pity that Nation, I think organizations like Gerry's make us a part of the poem.

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Jude Allen

Sep 30, 2014 03:07pm

Gerry's Net is FORMALLY BLACKLISTED from my list, from my company and will further advise any and all companies I consult for to follow suit. If everyone can pick up this thread and do the same, who ever you are, where ever you are, we will send a very clear message across.

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ashok kumar lal

Sep 30, 2014 03:07pm

I don,t think Rehman Malik, and other gentleman are important enough to delay a plane.As to how they were allowed to board late, once in Pune due to an accident of my autorickshaw, I arrived one hour late at air port.For some reason plane had not taken off and I could board.I feel airline has passed its failure on Rehman Malik

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Irfan

Sep 30, 2014 03:12pm

When people will have power there will be no Gerry and their Bosses. They will be spared only if they tell the truth on whose instruction they took this decision.

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Krishan

Sep 30, 2014 03:15pm

@Dr.Mohammad Niqab Khan What a wonderful gesture Dr Khan Well done and all the best to you and your organisation

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Sep 30, 2014 03:15pm

Everybody. Let's bombard Gerry's groups faceboook and twitter accounts, and tell them that we, the common people, do not accept this VIP culture and corruption!.

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poor gwrry

Sep 30, 2014 03:16pm

why boycotting gerry. he is being presurrised probably. no one saying a word against the people whos is mounting pressure. shame on you guys be brave.

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minority

Sep 30, 2014 03:19pm

Tsk Tsk Gerry group. Merit my foot...............even if he was not "performing as high as your standards are" Gerrys Group should have considered it again and pride themselves on their employee standing up against oppression. I boycott Gerry Group too. Keep it up Mr. Hussain and the nation is with you. Insaniat Zindabaad

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Qamar Tarar

Sep 30, 2014 03:22pm

I fully support this guy Hussain and I along with my family will boycott Gerry's group. It is a big shame. We will oppose all those who are doing such crimes. We will stand with justice and merit. Brave guy Hussain. You made us proud

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Syed Azam

Sep 30, 2014 03:23pm

Good job Arjumand Hussain May ALLAH BLESS YOU with success, for sure Gerry no more will be used in future nor will be recommended to friends .

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AHA

Sep 30, 2014 03:24pm

Pakistan. What else can one expect from our dear Pakistan.

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Ali Khan

Sep 30, 2014 03:24pm

I only have to say one word to sum it all up... SHAME... SHAME SHAME

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Mohammad Anwer

Sep 30, 2014 03:28pm

I condemn Gerry. What a shame full act on their behalf. Sharam say doob maro Gerry walo. The whole nation is with Mr Hussain. He did a brave job.

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pkExpat

Sep 30, 2014 03:29pm

When people try to take law in their own hands, they should not be encouraged but should be reprimanded. Fix the system, do not take it in your hands like how pti government has done it in kp. They claim to fix the police system they did not encourage people to break the law. What Arjumand did may be encouraged but in US if something like that happened, that person could have been arrested. And yes here flights also get delayed not 5 mins or 10 mins... atleast hour or two. People do not act like that.

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mjk

Sep 30, 2014 03:41pm

VIP culture has dominated our society. Rehman Malick whose only qualification, that he served Benazir Bhutto above & beyond the call of duty, became cabin boy of Zardari, a carrier pigeon to carry messages to & from MQM supremo Altaf Hussain. Other than that, no one for sure knows man's qualifications, yet he sits in national assembly as a senator of PPP.

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nadia

Sep 30, 2014 03:41pm

This is sad!!

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Yakoob

Sep 30, 2014 03:54pm

Gerry's: You have lost a Good man for the sake of those two ' Low Lives '. You must be very proud of Yourselves.

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Farooq

Sep 30, 2014 03:55pm

Fully justified action. No matter what the cause was, no one should be allowed to take law into his hands. I am confident no professional organization will hire a rowdy and indisciplined executive.

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Khurram

Sep 30, 2014 03:56pm

boycott Gerry's, simple!

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Danish

Sep 30, 2014 03:57pm

Say NO to GERRY'S. I will be more than happy to pay extra rather than doing business with GERRY'S.

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nabidad

Sep 30, 2014 03:59pm

People like Arjumand Azhar Hussain will not be affected with these kind of filthy tactics, but to fuel to anti-status quo campaign around Pakistan. We salute Arjumand Azhar Hussain action against the Senator.

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Muhammad Mukhtar

Sep 30, 2014 04:00pm

@Dr.Mohammad Niqab Khan I am totally amazed at your admiration and respect for bravery. Today, I feel proud of being Pakistani.

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DMDiL

Sep 30, 2014 04:14pm

Arjumand actions of making a video had nothing to do with where he works.. We need where those politicians works so shouldn't they be fired/resign, quit, and disappear first?

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Amir ismail

Sep 30, 2014 04:15pm

why would you accept it .but everyone knows you did it because of his voice against VIP Calture. This is very shamfulll act from Gerrys. I will personally try to boycot Gerrys for this decetion .

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Ranjha

Sep 30, 2014 04:31pm

Ik should raise his voices for this man. We all should stand for him. Otherwise these status quo forces will beat us one by one.

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Faisal

Sep 30, 2014 04:36pm

Gerry's contractual income depends a lot on its relationship with the sitting government in Pakistan. It has been successful in acquiring permission with various embassies within Pakistan for aiding visa application process and charge a fee on each application made. This is very easy money for the company. Gerry's has now a monopoly in this domain within Pakistan and its not possible to avoid using Gerry's if you need any such services. In addition to offering services with Pakistan, they have now contracted Pakistan embassy to provide visa services for Pakistan within UK. This is even more lucrative as for each visa application they charge a fee of £36, which comes out to be which in one instance gives them a margin of 45%. Now how Gerry's is able to acquire all these contracts and monopolise this area is beyond my understanding. Isn't there any other single group or organisation in Pakistan capable of such services?

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babar khan

Sep 30, 2014 04:52pm

Good Job Gerry! People who instead of focusing on their work , making videos and spreading chaos must be fired. This person should be persecuted for interfering in the plane matters and making a political issue.

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super

Sep 30, 2014 04:53pm

yeah right...I am never going to use Gerry's again...

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sign

Sep 30, 2014 05:00pm

i think its time to grow up and should stand for our right, so as a nation we should all be standing behind Mr. Hussain for his bravery, so let do it, its time to stand up

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skeptic

Sep 30, 2014 05:01pm

Owner of Gerry's is known among political circles to have bought his seat as a Balochistan senator a few years back. This organization is knee deep in Pakistani politics of status co and for people who are aware of the political workings of our nation have no two opinions about why this Gentleman was relieved of his duties. I for one will make my small contribution by stopping to use Fedex as my international courier and would much rather use any other company from here onwards.

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Farooq

Sep 30, 2014 05:02pm

Expected but shameful act by Gerry's! If the decision is performance based what a coincidence that low performance that was also low enough that it resulted in termination from service happened at same time when the video incident happened. A awfully disgusting act by Gerry's group! I have no words!

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Farooq

Sep 30, 2014 05:02pm

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khanm

Sep 30, 2014 05:04pm

people of Pakistan should boycott this company... it is time to show our solidarity... or else we are merely comments writers... we should strike where it hurts the most and that is money....A boycott is directed against a policy and the institutions which support that policy either actively or tacitly. Its aim is not to reject, but to bring about change.

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Sep 30, 2014 05:05pm

Time to boycott Gerry?

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Arshad Qamar

Sep 30, 2014 05:11pm

This is so called democracy! In real term, this is the worst kind of dictatorship practiced by present politicians. Gerrys net should be ashamed for influencing the political pressure.

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fahad

Sep 30, 2014 05:12pm

@Hafeez ur Rehman Hahaha... :)

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Adnan Khan

Sep 30, 2014 05:14pm

Khan Sahib is giving us a chance to change our destiny and episodes like this can become the catalyst for change. Wake up nation, if we miss this opportunity we and our children will remain salves for ages.

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saleem khan

Sep 30, 2014 05:15pm

Corporate world today has come under influence of corrupt politician and Gerry has lost its image and morality to do business in Pakistan because you support corruption,we know why you sacked an honest employee who stood up against VIPs.No Business with you from now,

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guest

Sep 30, 2014 05:17pm

Shameful, another brave company should hire him back.

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fahad

Sep 30, 2014 05:17pm

@Dr.Mohammad Niqab Khan Wow!!!....

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zarbek

Sep 30, 2014 05:23pm

Gerry Group should be boycotted for this shameful act. All those who are calling for the sale of PIA and the inefficient carrier - should realize who is responsible for these inefficiencies. Does anyone know how much it will cost PIA for this delay & the ripple affect. These corrupt politicians should be chased out of the country.

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guest

Sep 30, 2014 05:23pm

Boycott gerry

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fahad

Sep 30, 2014 05:25pm

@Farooq Seriously?!... Filming an incident is "taking law into one's hands?!... You live in Pakistan, right? :D

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Omar Sadiq

Sep 30, 2014 05:26pm

The downtrodden people of Pakistan.....support Arjumand Azhar Hussain and boycott using GERRY's. These politicians and these in-hand corporations are all corrupt and need to be taught a lesson by the people.

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fahad

Sep 30, 2014 05:29pm

@pkExpat You don't have a clue what the system is like in Pakistan. It's not about 'taking law or system into one's hands', people have lost hope. They are desperate. They are tired of being lied to, fooled, deceived.

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Danish Anjum

Sep 30, 2014 05:35pm

Go Gerrys Go!

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Overseas Pakistani

Sep 30, 2014 05:36pm

This is a very sad situation. When someone does the right thing he gets punished. That is why lot of people do not have the courage to step forward to do the right thing because they are afraid of adverse consequences. Pakistani nation has to stand up with this gentleman & support him for doing the right thing. The nation should boycott Gerrys so it hurts the company financially & then they will realize that they cannot pull wool over the eyes on the nation. Mr Arjumand Azhar Hussain has a very strong case, he should sue Gerrys for wrongful dismissal, tarnishing his reputation, pain & suffering. Some law firm should take up this case without cost ( pro bono). The positive publicity for the law firm from this case would be worth lot more than the money they would have earned from this case. Mr Hussain you did the right thing & you should be proud of it. I commend you for your action. Well done Sir.

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Yakoob@mail.com

Sep 30, 2014 05:39pm

That's the real Pakistan!! Nothing new here.

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Jawad

Sep 30, 2014 05:40pm

Boycott Gerry's

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Lahori badshah

Sep 30, 2014 05:41pm

Boycott Gerry by nation as a policy, and only the immoral & no conscience and hypocrites, the so called VIP will render their service!

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Pragmatist

Sep 30, 2014 05:43pm

No one will believe Gerry Group. They should be boycotted. Sindh High court should set up a special court to investigate the harassment of a citizen by politicians and Gerry. If he is fired from his job for making the video, he could be physically harmed or murdered by these politicians too.

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A. Mirza

Sep 30, 2014 05:46pm

GO GERRY GO! No more business with Gerry Pakistan...

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hithayat

Sep 30, 2014 05:48pm

A shameful act by Gerry group....NO TO VIP CULTURE

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masood

Sep 30, 2014 05:53pm

How dare you are to film an ex British citizen and ex home minister Rahman M? During his tenure Karachi killing was on top, 18 to 20 innocent people were killed every day in Karachi, TTP killing and bom blast were daily routine. thousands were killed for nothing? no inquiry, no accountability, no punishment to any one? This is democracy. these people are still playing with Pakistani in the name of democracy by wasting their time, money and honor.

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Shiblee

Sep 30, 2014 05:53pm

OH'ho! They are the sub contractor for American Giant FedEx. Mr. Hussain EZ million if they fired you due to this video get a American lawyer either FedEx have to fire Gerry's Group or you just hit the jackpot. I can find you good lawyer in USA send me email.

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M. Siddique

Sep 30, 2014 05:54pm

Rehman Malik insists the delay was not because of him, then why he was not in the plane waiting with other passenger for the plane to take off?

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Naasir

Sep 30, 2014 06:02pm

The timing of the firing is such that its hard to believe what Gerry says. But now is the time that everybody should put their money where their mouth is and support this guy who was fired. Mr. Imran Khan are you listening? You are asking people to launch a civil disobedience movement and this is the result of what happens when somebody takes a stand. It is our moral obligation to get Mr. Hussain another job so that other people will not be dettered from such actions in the future.

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A concerned Citizen

Sep 30, 2014 06:03pm

We have to make sure this hero does not face any kind of hardship because of his just action. Unfortunately I am not in a position to offer him an employment but anybody who is reading this and can offer him any assistance in securing a job, please do so.

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shiraz

Sep 30, 2014 06:17pm

Not using them anymore for any services. Boycott them!

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Khalid Ahmed

Sep 30, 2014 06:26pm

Boycott Gerrys!!!!!!!

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PakZindabad

Sep 30, 2014 06:28pm

@AHA! What Pakistan has to do with it? Instead of condemning the coward act of few parliamentarians, quoting Pakistan for every ill is unsupported!

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Patriot

Sep 30, 2014 06:32pm

@Dr.Mohammad Niqab Khan that's the spirit. Keep it up and Allah bless you

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Jadugar

Sep 30, 2014 06:36pm

Poor Judgement demonstrated on Gerry Part.. Should hae shown consideration for peopls sensivity to the subject Gerrys group and PIA is off my list. Emirates is my choice now tto visit PPakistan.

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Zehra

Sep 30, 2014 06:38pm

the timing is perfect. If Gerrys have any guts than they should boldly admit. But the person who sacked him is also saving his skin.

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manene

Sep 30, 2014 06:48pm

Lets say good bye to gerry.

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zaman

Sep 30, 2014 06:49pm

Pakistani elite are having picnic on a volcanic mountain Democracy is when the indigent and not the men of property are the rulers. Speeches in Parliament debating honour among Thief’s, defending the un-defendable It’s not the rulers who are strong it’s the ruled who are weak the proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains

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MSAlvi

Sep 30, 2014 06:51pm

@Saeeda You have a very strong point.

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shahidiftikhar43@hotmail.com

Sep 30, 2014 06:52pm

@Hafeez ur Rehman This Gerry's is known to be hypocrites of the highest order!! I know them well...very well! Low people who would do anything to build contacts and make more money! Known liars... NO Gerry's NO!!!

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Amir

Sep 30, 2014 06:52pm

Gerry you guys afraid from our Most corrupted Pakistani politician in the world. Do not try to make us fool. You should have a fear of god.

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Agha Ata

Sep 30, 2014 06:55pm

By sacking Arjumand Azhar Hussain, Gerry's group has done worse than Rehman Malik did to the passengers. It shows that everyone in Gerry's Group is a VIP and has a VIP mentality. Isn't it strange that whenever you do the RIGHT thing against a culprit, some people would always stand up and fight in culprit's favor (even if he is Asama Ben Laden) These are the people we need to handle.

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Ali

Sep 30, 2014 06:56pm

These tycoons have roots in entire country, because they sucked the blood of country mans and anyone raised their vice they snatched through their neck since Pakistan came into being. The poor man don't have right, because of these people and the evidence is in front of everybody, so what to do next? this is big question in front of all nation?

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Sep 30, 2014 06:56pm

Only in Pakistan.

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Sayyar Khan

Sep 30, 2014 06:56pm

SHAME SHAME SHAME

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Abdul Malik

Sep 30, 2014 06:56pm

Gerry's Group is a gutless group. Shame on them for succumbing to a more shameless person none other than Rehman Malik who has no character whatsoever.

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shah

Sep 30, 2014 06:57pm

I think a petition should be started to FEDEX in USA which is who Gerry's works with in Pakistan and have them removed from their partners. In addition, contact various Embassies who Gerry's works with for VISA. We know this is def not based on merit but based on the video that was produced.

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Aamir

Sep 30, 2014 06:57pm

We need to start boycotting this group for shipping needs. Specially overseas Pakistanis don't use this company.

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shah

Sep 30, 2014 06:58pm

especially since FEDEX believes in FREEDOM OF SPEECH and this video recording would be allowed in the US.

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zainab

Sep 30, 2014 07:00pm

@ashok kumar lal Please watch the video again. Plain has been waiting in ready state all the time. and it DID took off immediately after the (botched) VIP arrival (and kick out). So there was no technical delay.

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Salari

Sep 30, 2014 07:02pm

Garrys group must be boycotted by everyone. They must pay the price for injustice

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MSAlvi

Sep 30, 2014 07:05pm

Gerry's Group has made a grave mistake to fire Mr. Hussain. There can now be similar reaction of people to Gerry as to VIP culture. It is a Korean company. It can be easily pushed out of Pakistan by the people of Pakistan. I see no reason, why the protesters should not do that. Try it and then see who comes to Gerry's help. Gerry did a foolish thing. Even if they were going to fire Mr. Hussain on merit, it would be wise not to do it at this critical time. Also, Mr. Hussain already made the video, and is broadcast. By firing Mr. Hussain, damage can't be undone.

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Goga Nalaik

Sep 30, 2014 07:05pm

Shame on you Gerry's Group! No need to hide behind words and bla bla bla... We are sick of this vip culture and more sick of those who are still trying to perpetuate such lousy traditions. I will ask my business partners in Pakistan to stop using services of Gerry's Group.

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Tab

Sep 30, 2014 07:05pm

Boycott GERRY.

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sks

Sep 30, 2014 07:08pm

I'm going to complain to FedEx, their parent group to investigate the collusion and intimidation that may have happened due to this Gary's decision.

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MSAlvi

Sep 30, 2014 07:08pm

By firing Mr. Hussain, Gerry has become a partner of VIP's. The protesters should now protest at Gerry's gate.

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Tab

Sep 30, 2014 07:09pm

"HAQ ka sath do". Allah(SWT) is with you Mr Hussain.

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Zahid

Sep 30, 2014 07:17pm

An action taken under the stress imposed by these VIP involved.

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Waqas Saad

Sep 30, 2014 07:23pm

A brave man stands against status quo, while an entire organization surrenders to it. Slow clap!

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zainab

Sep 30, 2014 07:24pm

@pkExpat Dear you are missing a couple of important points. Those flights are delayed for genuine reasons, not for the so called VIPs. Then airlines compensate for those and do not make people sit in plan waiting for hours. The other thing is in the USA anybody can record in public space and post it, as per court decisions, not even privacy applies there. Arjumand did not break any law. Fixing systems compared to reacting, very right. But things has gone so bad that it need to start from somewhere. And anywhere is welcome towards correction.

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Nazia Imran

Sep 30, 2014 07:25pm

It's time for all of us to stand against this VIP culture. It's not about any particular party's agenda but it's all about us. We all, who want to say no to slavery. Shame on Gerry's group. The VIPs are giving us a message loud and clear that anyone who tries to stop them will be taught a lesson.

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Merchant

Sep 30, 2014 07:26pm

Pakistan desperately more and more people like Me Hussain who stand up against fraud, feudalism, nepotism, corruption etc which is so common in Pakistani politicians. I would have treasured such a great person like Hussain as an employee or colleague and completely ignored demands of corrupt politicians.

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zainab

Sep 30, 2014 07:31pm

@Farooq Sir, making a video in public space is breaking law? Please educate yourself.

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Merchant

Sep 30, 2014 07:33pm

Dear fellow Pakstanis, please completely boycott Gerry's business to show strong support for a person (Mr Hussain) who stood up against the politicians who are the most corrupt and feudal minded persons in Pakistan history.

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Aysha

Sep 30, 2014 07:33pm

In the video where dr. ramesh was offloaded. He HIMSELF said that plian was delayed because of Rehman malik and not me. He said "wo khe rahay hian abhee rehman malik rehta hay". This is the proof that plan was delayed because to Rehman malik.

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Aysha

Sep 30, 2014 07:48pm

In the video where dr. ramesh was offloaded. He HIMSELF said that plane was delayed because of Rehman malik and not him. He said "wo khe rahay thay abhee rehman malik rehta hay, is liay main bahri wait ker raha tha". This is the proof that plane was delayed because of Rehman malik and there was NO TECHNICAL FAULT.

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shoukat

Sep 30, 2014 07:53pm

hmm.. PIA sacked two of its employees because of this incident..these sacking were also done on merit. I guess that is why PIA is such world class airline and earning so much profit.

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Khurram

Sep 30, 2014 07:57pm

Huge shame for you Gerry's Group. This is the ultimate proof of the corruption of your company because for you people it may be a matter of give and take, but in fact you have lost your good image in the eyes of true Pakistanis. You have done such a loss to your company which you may not realise at this time but you will very soon.

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Danish

Sep 30, 2014 08:02pm

Bribery is the order of the day at Gerry's. I've experienced it first hand.

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Jalbani Baloch

Sep 30, 2014 08:09pm

It is not a right of an ordinary citizen to take law in his hand. The actions of Mr. Arjumand tantamount cannot be condoned or overlooked by anyone, and if he or other passengers had any objection, they must have registered their protest with the PIA and/or concerned agency. However, it is not the right of passengers to create panic and lawlessness on whatever grounds, and those, who forced the two passengers to leave the plane, must be booked and charged for breaking the law. If the concerned courier agency has taken action against Mr. Arjumand, it must not be considered as a political victimization.

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Zack Khan

Sep 30, 2014 08:16pm

Shame on you Gerry....It should be the other way around...should have promoted the guy!

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edwardian

Sep 30, 2014 08:17pm

@Farooq Ali "His job was not to take videos to be used or sold like paparazzi , if he is a professional or hobby photographer he should do it after duty hours, so the admin action is justified" Are you from gerry's? You are a NUT. He was in an aircraft. Does that mean that he can't even a take a nap on flight since he is on-duty?

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Nadeem

Sep 30, 2014 08:22pm

ARJUMAND SAHAB, NATION SALUTE YOUR. I'm sure if you start a DHARNA AGAINST VIP CULTURE, SENSIBLE AND EDUCATED PEOPLE OF PAKISTAN WILL SUPPORT. Sir you are the first MUJAHID who stood against VIP culture.

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Sep 30, 2014 08:22pm

What a shame...instead of Gerry's group taking advantage of the situation and getting more publicity decided to sack him and alienate the majority of the population. The best we as people can do is boycott the services that Gerry's group provides!!!

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syed wasim haider

Sep 30, 2014 08:24pm

@Dr.Mohammad Niqab Khan This is something great.

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STarique

Sep 30, 2014 08:57pm

Gerry's group though a foreign name entity but works under Pakistani VIP class and this is why their mentality is just like Pakistani VIP now. But they are over sighting the power of common man. There are lot of awareness been feed by the idea of Naya Pakistan. People should stop dealing with Gerry's group and boycott their services til Gerry's group give Hussain sahab job back and treat him respectfully.

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Syed

Sep 30, 2014 08:59pm

Boycott Gerry. My family will not do business with then now.

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Syed

Sep 30, 2014 08:59pm

Boycott Gerry. My family will not do business with then now.

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A VIP vulture

Sep 30, 2014 09:00pm

@Jalbani Baloch Arjumand Saheb acted in his personal capacity as a Pakistani and not as a Gerry's emplyee. He had every right to do so as any other Pakistani. If Gerry's has sacked him on this account then he and the people of Pakistan have a right to ask for investigation and file a suit for the revocation of its trading licence. The company is not a law enforcement agency. If the passengers had indeed acted unlawfully then PIA officials should have stopped the flight and called the police. They did not. Besides MNA Ramesh has admitted that Rehman Malik was the cause of the delayed flight.

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syed wasim haider

Sep 30, 2014 09:03pm

If an organisation like Gerry's cannot stand against the pressure of VIPs just think how a change will come in this country?

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Mehwish

Sep 30, 2014 09:05pm

Of course, it has everything to do with the PIA incident! Sad.

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Jawad

Sep 30, 2014 09:14pm

So much animosity / rebellion against the VIPs. And it is wide spread , doesn't matter what your political affiliations are --- and who is to blame ---- sitting in closed doors of sacred Parliament house they blame THE PEOPLE --- The people -- because of whom they are sitting the Parliament in the first place. Soooo much disconnect with the masses. It's not only the current government , but all the previous rulers including army rulers are to blame. So it happens when PMLN is in power. And intentionally or unintentionally IK takes the credit. His daily speeches about rights certainly played a role. Who ever in the Parliament spoke against the people should be asked to return the votes they got from THE PEOPLE. Come outside the parliament house and then try to tell it to the public -- why are they special --- what have they done to deserve such a special treatment --- and ask for their votes again -- see what happens .

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Raza

Sep 30, 2014 09:25pm

Boycott Gerrys !!!!!!!!!

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suhail

Sep 30, 2014 09:34pm

at lest admit the fact lies have been away for a long time previously no bod would do something like that making video that is on the other hand it goes to show how malik got that information getting the identity so t means some one in PIA helped him actually on Pakistan its the culture and its going to change

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Mehmood BHanji

Sep 30, 2014 09:39pm

1Pass a law that whistle blowers will be protected and if they cannot afford legal representation they will be provided by the STATE.

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TKhan

Sep 30, 2014 09:40pm

Hot off the Press. Rehman Malik has offered Arjumand a job. He is is going to be Malik's personal photographer and travel facilitator.

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anony

Sep 30, 2014 09:43pm

Typical Pakistan, where the so-called elites rule.

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Ijaz kashmiri

Sep 30, 2014 09:44pm

Rubbish!!! Will anyone in his right frame of mind accept that they have done it due to poltical pressure.

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Ahmed K

Sep 30, 2014 09:45pm

I will not work for a Company that can not protect its employees. I tell Gerry's management, they should be brave enough to speak the truth about sacking their employee. Does that mean they will hire anyone now under the same influence???

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john

Sep 30, 2014 09:51pm

Well done Gerry , I am always late on flights , this act of yours will keep late comers like me comfortable.

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sha

Sep 30, 2014 10:16pm

Its sad and blatant disregard of public's aspirations of equality, justice, true merit and rule of law.. Its a show of slave mentality, corruption and influence of deep rooted menace of VIP culture ... People must stand up to this hegemony and start the boycot of Gerry group ...

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Syed

Sep 30, 2014 11:22pm

Arjumand deserved it. Firing him from the job was a good decision .

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Syed

Oct 01, 2014 12:17am

@Jude Allen - Bravo Sir.

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Truth will always Prevail

Oct 01, 2014 12:43am

All Pakistanis need to get out and demand banning Gerry group in Pakistan. Make sure you stay in front of grey group and government offices until Gerry group is ban or they re-instate Mr Arjumand Azhar Hussain with out any grudges against him. Pakistanis this extremely important you do that. This is your right not let people abuse their power while they are making money because of you and Pakistan

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Nauman

Oct 01, 2014 02:13am

Gerry is on massive recruitment drive for PTI. Watch out for millions more turning against PML(N) and PPP. Way to go Gerry...

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Nauman

Oct 01, 2014 02:16am

This man had a nice job and comfortable life....he put it on line for the common man. He is my hero.

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Abdul Qadir

Oct 01, 2014 05:47am

I urge all Pakistanis to boycott Gerry's Services - i am.

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Imran

Oct 01, 2014 06:58am

Boycott Gerry's and start writing to foreign embassies in Pakistan to stop using Gerry's for their visa services.

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Dr. Ajmal Malik

Oct 01, 2014 07:20am

If people like to exercise their power then they should sit-in in front of Gerry's group offices and installations and boycott their products/services until they come clean with this fella's sacking. That would be a show of a people's power.

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meow

Oct 01, 2014 07:24am

this is bad... companies and politicians like them are reason that PAk is a mess like today

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SAY WHAT?

Oct 01, 2014 09:10am

I don't care for Modi's tactics yet there's something to be said about cleaning toilets. Rehman Malik should clean 20 PIA toilets as fair punishment before he's allowed to board a PIA flight ever again : )

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Ahmer

Oct 01, 2014 09:15am

Merit! Has anyone in Pakistan ever been fired and for that matter hired, on merit?

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neha

Oct 01, 2014 09:34am

well done!

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IBN E ASHFAQUE

Oct 01, 2014 10:01am

I will avoid using the services of Gerry in future.

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IBN E ASHFAQUE

Oct 01, 2014 10:04am

@Farooq Ali Office hours ends at 5pm. Grow up.

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IBN E ASHFAQUE

Oct 01, 2014 10:04am

@Prashant I agree with you.

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IBN E ASHFAQUE

Oct 01, 2014 10:05am

@Jude Allen Great Jude.

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IBN E ASHFAQUE

Oct 01, 2014 10:05am

@Qaiser Ahmed Completely agree with you.

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DontPlayLeapFrogWithUnicorns

Oct 01, 2014 10:45am

Down with Gerrys. Shameful act - this is unfair. I am with Mr Arjumand. My request to all Pakistanis is to boycott Gerrys.

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deven

Oct 01, 2014 11:35am

Not a National but International SHAME. These people deserved to be honoured as they were setting the things right for the country.

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Jamil Ali

Oct 01, 2014 11:52am

This is a chance for the the highly respectful CEOs of this country to come forward a grab a clearly competent and brave individual for their own organization... This goes out to all the Decision Makers and Top Corporate Management of this country you WANT this man to be working for you he has shown courage...resilience and a tenacity to get the job done...GRAB him before he leaves the country Arjumand is the man to hire...Good Luck brother

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Mohammad

Oct 01, 2014 01:15pm

@john cool man

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Farooq

Oct 01, 2014 02:06pm

I am glad people have so strong anti VIP culture feelings in Pakistan. Yet these same people support leaders who spend their nights in palaces or air conditioned containers while asking common people to remain in the open as part of dharna. Hypocrisy?

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Karachitte

Oct 01, 2014 02:38pm

My suggestion is that instead of recording protest to gerry's we should record our protest with their partner companies i.e. FedEx and Danta. This will have more effect regards

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Rahe

Oct 01, 2014 02:48pm

Gerry's group has a lot of VIP culture in its self. I have never worked with them directly but I have been very close to this company for a while. The news really doesn't surprise me.

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Muhammad

Oct 01, 2014 03:18pm

Shame on you Gerry's .. Your action proved that you are partner of looters of this country !!! I fully support boycott of this company and will encourage at honest and True Pakistani's...

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mohammed azad

Oct 01, 2014 03:41pm

shame on u gerry i think everyone in pakistan should boycott this company ,good luck mate

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Hasan Mehmood

Oct 01, 2014 04:09pm

@ahmed How come no one except those two knew about the delay. And how come even the boarding / gate crew did not know about the considerable delay and shunted all the passengers from waiting lounge into the aircraft. It hardly if ever happens.

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Tabinda Usmani

Oct 01, 2014 05:53pm

convenient coincidence that mr r malik just happened to walk in, as soon as the tech problem got resolved

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riz1

Oct 01, 2014 07:07pm

Truth is truth. Unless this VIP culture for either politicians or army people is stopped by common civilians, such transgressions of power and authority will keep happening. All the citizens should get together to show those VIPs that they cannot get away with such behavior. India is slowly succeeding on this front with a resilient democracy, and Pakistan should surely follow suit.

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Sandy Pacheco

Oct 01, 2014 07:12pm

@Dr.Mohammad Niqab Khan

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nasir

Oct 01, 2014 09:10pm

Yep, it is purely pay back

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Anwar Sadat

Oct 01, 2014 09:12pm

All Pakistanis should boycott 'Gerrys". Only way to protest where it hits their pocket.

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M. Mushtaq Ahmed

Oct 01, 2014 09:47pm

Typical Pakistani hot headed mentality, shame on you for taking this action.

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rashad

Oct 01, 2014 11:45pm

well Gerry;s dnata fedex.. you guys just lost a lot of custonmers..

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Iqbal Hadi Zaidi

Oct 02, 2014 12:38am

Which 'C' is applicable in this case (a) Commend or (b) Condemn? Often I wonder why and how my some comments are not published and this one is written second time. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi

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Oct 02, 2014 12:59am

@antivip@me.com Very good idea, people of Pakistan should wake up and boycott all the business which are doing business with Gerry. Honest business man should hire Mr. Hussain , people should help Mr. Hussain in finding new job.

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Sandeep

Oct 02, 2014 01:41am

The politicians have to flex their muscles or else how will they prove to the people they are worth voting in power. BTW it was very brave of people to stand up to this VIP culture. It sure has brought about change we should all be thankful to the people who lost their jobs in the process.

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pkExpat

Oct 02, 2014 06:47am

One minute fame gone wrong

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Farji

Oct 02, 2014 06:55am

not a sensible decision, this is another type of marketing to sell products and let the people know such companies do exist in this country.

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Iqbal Hadi Zaidi

Oct 02, 2014 07:39am

' Thank you Senator Malik Rahman for being so extra kind towards me to just get me terminated from employment though you could have got me killed and never charged of murder' say Arjumand. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi

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Lyra

Oct 02, 2014 07:55am

So many people are saying here that they will boycott Gerrys Group and not do business with them henceforth. Request Dawn to publish the Sales Figures of Gerrys Group over next few months, as emphatically as they have published this article. Lets see if people actually are awakening? or is it just a momentary euphoria?

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Jaggu

Oct 02, 2014 01:07pm

In a society, where nepotism and corruption thrives, there is no hope for the ordinary person. Shame on Gerry company, but bigger shame on such polititions.

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Syed

Oct 02, 2014 03:33pm

@Kaleem Ullah You are absolutly right, we dont know what was going on b/w them. But from Gerrys management point of view they lost a big PR opportunity. Organizations seek popular people (public figures) to be the part of their team and when an employee's popularity is based on his public image of being a righteous person (with non-political association)..... ohh man it is crown jewel, from business point of view. I would love to employe this man in my company even if he knows or do nothing, his face is enough to hugely boost my PR.

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Dr. Sadaf

Oct 02, 2014 04:23pm

There is no such thing as "purely based on merit" in Pakistan, which is the root cause of all the trouble that we are battling for so many years.

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Key Points

Oct 02, 2014 05:35pm

Not surprised at all. Rehman Malik was Interior Minister in PPP 5 year government but could not control crimes in the country. There was something about him being a British citizen at the time, Is it true? Is he british citizen or not, we do not know for sure? Now some where he is said to be a Senator? Sanator for what? If he is Senator, than he must be getting big salary and perks all paid for by poor tax payers of Pakistan. What he has done for the nation? Why he is running back & forth to London all the time? Are these official or personal trips? Who is paying for his air tickets? One wonders why Pakistanis hate their politicians?

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Key Points

Oct 02, 2014 05:42pm

@Hafeez ur Rehman THERE IS A NETWORK OF THESE VIP's. They all look after each other & support each other. Like alternating Monarch, with siblings, Prince, and benefitting friends and of course 'Chamcas'. That is political scence in place. Poor tax payers just keeping taxes to support corrupt politicians in place. A vicious cycle.

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Zeeshan Dogar

Oct 02, 2014 07:48pm

If Pakistanis do not step in and help compensate this man's loss, his sacrifice will be in vain and the VIP culture will continue. The alternative outcome could be an even stronger defeat of the VIP culture, as it was clear from the video that when the public steps up for their rights, politicians are weak and melt away. I would propose an online petition to make him one of the faces of PTI and the change that needs to happen, financial compensation in the form of funds collected or a comparable offer of employment and a petition to boycott Gerry's Group.

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Key Points

Oct 02, 2014 11:33pm

@TKhan Did you say Rehman Malik's photographer? No No NO, please.

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Irfan

Oct 03, 2014 12:27am

Someone in PIA who had access to passenger manifest ratted out the name to the VIP Mafia. From the name, and probably the CNIC number, they were able to find Mr. Arjumand Hussain, and then his employer. I think the boycott campagin should be addressed towards PIA, FedEx, UK High Commission, Other Embassies. A small dharna at the UK consulation Karachi, Lahore etc., another Dharna at few FedEx locations will send the needed message. Jerry ditched its employees at the Karachi Airport attack and basically just abandoned them. Now again Jerry's ditched their employee Mr. Hussain, to the VIP wolves.

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Sardar Rana Malik Chaudhry Mian Sheikh

Oct 03, 2014 02:04pm

The Chairman Senate must be made to open an enquiry against Rehman Malik and other delinquent Senators who misuse authority and then clearly lie to the public on national TV

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