Ahmadi man gunned down in Gujranwala

Reuters Published December 27, 2014

ISLAMABAD: Gunmen in a Punjab village shot dead a member of the Ahmadi religious minority on Saturday, five days after a Muslim leader denounced Ahmadis on a popular television show.

Luqman Ahad Shehzad was shot in the back of the head near Bhiri Shah Rehman village, a small community of Ahmadis in the Gujranwala district, said Saleemud Din, a spokesman of the community.

He is the eleventh person killed for being Ahmadi in Pakistan this year.

Also read: Blasphemy accused Ahmadi man gunned down in Punjab

In 1974, a Pakistani law declared them non-Muslims and made it possible to jail Ahmadis for “posing as a Muslim” or “offending a Muslim's feelings”.

They are often denounced by Muslim clerics and targeted by violent extremists. Some clerics promise that killing Ahmadis earns the killer a place in heaven and distribute leaflets listing their home addresses.

On Monday, Muslim leader Syed Arif Shah Owaisi appeared on a popular morning television show hosted by Pakistani host Aamir Liaquat Hussain.

“This enemy is a common enemy and is an enemy of all of Pakistan. And this enemy is the sect of Qadiyani,” Owaisi said, using a derogatory term for Ahmadis.

“They are the ones blaspheming against the holy prophet (pbuh). All us Muslims should recognise that enemy.”

Blasphemy is punishable by death in Pakistan. Scores of people have been lynched after being accused of blasphemy.

Saturday's killing was the second time Hussain's show has hosted religious leaders denouncing Ahmadis. In 2008, he hosted scholars who called for the Ahmadis to be killed. Within a day, two prominent Ahmadis had been shot dead.

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Amir Liaquat Hussain was not immediately available for comment.

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Harish Bansal

Dec 27, 2014 10:40pm

So back to square one ehhhhh ???

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Parvez

Dec 27, 2014 10:43pm

Shame on the media house that employs people like Aamir Liaqat ....just for cheap TV ratings.

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Bea

Dec 27, 2014 10:45pm

Here we go again more hate from uneducated,ignorant mullahs they should be arrested and put away and their schools of hate closed down.

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Hafeez Imran

Dec 27, 2014 10:45pm

I am unable to comprehend that a person with questionable degrees and disgusted motives is so popular in this country that all channels are competing to get him on their side!!! hight of un-ethical commercialism by the channels and criminal negligence by the regulators, PEMRA in this case. Maybe military court is a hope now....

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Asher

Dec 27, 2014 10:46pm

All such hate-spreading clerics should be sentenced to prison. The only thing they know is to add fuel to the fire.

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Engr. Amjad Gondal

Dec 27, 2014 10:46pm

Very sad indeed. The killer are zombies and these hate spewing scholars and platforms are the real culprits.I know Mr Hussain can twist and give it a color the way he wants.I ask one question Are those killed in Gujranwala or Kot Radha Kushan Pakistanies? Who is our real enemy?

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Tamza

Dec 27, 2014 10:46pm

This cleric should be the first one to be tried by the Military tribunal, and jailed for an extended period [perhaps even hung for 'inciting hatred-violence], the killer should be executed. Both executions should be in same place and time and public

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Ehtisham

Dec 27, 2014 10:46pm

I believe that both Aamir Liaquat Hussain and Syed Owaisi should be charged with inciting violence and hatred. This is in addition to the killer who should be tried and executed. This madness will continue unless we take action now!

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Irshad Khan Canada

Dec 27, 2014 10:52pm

Aamir Liaquat Hussain and others like him responsible of spreading hatred in Pakistan should be banned from T.V shows and be criminally charged. I want to know who is going to pay for the killing of .Luqman Ahad Shehzad whose only fault is to born in a Ahmedi family.

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the_other_Khan

Dec 27, 2014 10:53pm

Arif Shah sahib should be tried in court - I think we have had enough of this. I can't believe we are almost in 2015 and this is going on in Pakistan

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Modern Citizen

Dec 27, 2014 10:54pm

Amir Liaquat Hussain's dream is coming true.

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Dec 27, 2014 10:54pm

Any one who spreads hate must be arrested and jailed including the TV hosts and owners of TV Channels which host such programs

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Hussain

Dec 27, 2014 10:55pm

The Jaahil Online is the biggest enemy of Islam and Pakistan. What a shameful act!

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Warrior Bin Qasim

Dec 27, 2014 10:55pm

Charge this Owaisi character and the host who brings such terrorists on T.V shows.

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M. Asghar

Dec 27, 2014 10:57pm

This Syed Arif Shah Owaisi has to be treted as

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nehans

Dec 27, 2014 10:58pm

Channel that spread this hatred and ultimately lead to ones lives must immediately be banned and channel host with cleric must be taken into custody.

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Pendoo

Dec 27, 2014 10:58pm

Amir Liaquat Hussain is a bigot and must be prosecuted for letting people preach hatred on his show. People like him who provide platform for these ignorant mullahs and the mullahs themselves (who, by the way, issued fatwas against the founder of Pakistan at the time of partition) are the real enemies of Pakistan. Look what these people are doing to our beloved nation and its future generations. Do they think Islam is their personal property and they have been bestowed with the right to declare anyone non-Muslim whenever they want to sow the seeds of hatred? It's so disheartening to see these 'real enemies' of Islam preaching hatred in the name of this beautiful religion.

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Saad syed

Dec 27, 2014 10:58pm

What's wrong with the people of Pakistan. Have no Shame. Taking a human life. Pakistani president should take notice of this and there should be a law about the dumb molvees. Minimum basic education should be required. And I blame the tv channel for this. Enough is enough . Dr Amir liaqat. Should apologies to his family member .

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Aftab

Dec 27, 2014 10:58pm

Well so much for cracking down on mullahs and their hate rhetoric and so much for banning tv shows and the media for letting these messages air on television. Their is no hope

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parvez

Dec 27, 2014 11:00pm

They will just kill innocent people for nothing in the name of Religion shame on them nd on us to let them do this to our nation

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W.Shaikh

Dec 27, 2014 11:01pm

Pakistan government should arrest the cleric and prosecute him for inciting the citizen. Also, the person who murdered the Ahmdi should be tried in the court of law and be given death penalty if convicted. We must establish the rule of law.

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Dec 27, 2014 11:01pm

And we are back.

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Anees

Dec 27, 2014 11:03pm

Another sad incident by someone who is spreading hatred over and over again. Should he be not prosecuted in terrorist court?

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Imran

Dec 27, 2014 11:04pm

And then we wonder and debate the causes of rising extremism in Pakistan!

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humanity

Dec 27, 2014 11:08pm

Religion is just a small part of us. It is a very personal thing.. to seperate humans for personal preferences is UNFAIR.

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sheraz

Dec 27, 2014 11:11pm

This is criminal in every single sense. Pakistan was supposed to be a country that sould have protected its citizens irrespective of their race, religion, cast etc. Unfortunately this country has deviated far from its ideal path. It is time that the government takes serious actions against sectarian voilence if we are to become a progressive state. All people who incite voilence against minorities should be tried under terrorism laws...

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syed wasim haider

Dec 27, 2014 11:14pm

Not good at all. This will defame Pakistan more than anything else.

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just_someone

Dec 27, 2014 11:14pm

It is the height of disgusting behavior that such a thing is even said, let alone said on TV. The 'mullah' and the TV host should both be jailed for inciting religious violence. Such shows shouldnt be allowed to be live on TV so that they can be edited. If they are not edited, the producers should be held responsible and jailed and tried as well. This is the time to stand up and stop this nonsense. If not now, then when? Do we want more innocent people and innocent children to be slaughtered... the whole nation will be responsible if they dont stand up now!

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ali babu

Dec 27, 2014 11:15pm

Deen k thaikaydaar bnay huay hain sab.

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Qalim

Dec 27, 2014 11:16pm

If military courts are inevitible then we assume people using the abhorent blasphemy law to justify their actions will be tried in these courts on terror charges....

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Dec 27, 2014 11:19pm

All the clerics present in That particular show of Amir liaquat shud be arested for enticing violence...

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Extremism,Poverty bringing frustration

Dec 27, 2014 11:20pm

Why did the Media not cover this! I mean this is total nonsense,this is being mentally retarded. Now I really want to explain this point ,to the whole nation, that lets say there is this person who is an Ahmedi but he is really good from heart, he doesnt enagage in wrong acts,doesnt kill children at Peshawar's School,doesnt beat his wife,fulfills all his obligations but there is this muslims who does the opposite, Who would you call your enemy? This is just a totally sinfull act to take someone's life for his belief, someages ago even it still happens that Shias were considered the enemies of Islam and were ruthlessly killed, the point is the Ahmedis arenot forcefully converting us,its there belief atleast let them stay patriotic to this country! Islam is not our country ,its Pakistan, they are pakistanis!!

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Tahir Chaudhry

Dec 27, 2014 11:20pm

Amir Liaqat is an instigator, who should be taken to task by the government. Minorities as usual, will keep on suffering in Pakistan.

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Dec 27, 2014 11:21pm

Here we go again. I just don't understand whether I was right denouncing the barbarian killings of the innocent children of APS. When I see and read this. Who has given you'll the right to decide who is right or wrong. If you'll want a peaceful country please,please,please expel us from Pakistan.

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max

Dec 27, 2014 11:21pm

It's so sad, the govt is making tall claims but nothing is happening , these extremist views and hate program need to be stopped and the responsible people need to be brought to justice, otherwise all these efforts of military courts ect are waste , and we are sinking in sectarianism

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Imran muhammad

Dec 27, 2014 11:23pm

How can you decide it is result of that programme. Sunni , Shia , Ahmadi all Pakistani why you blame a programme 5 day ago.

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ali

Dec 27, 2014 11:24pm

media is playing its role, who will regulate media???????????????

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Mudasir

Dec 27, 2014 11:24pm

Lo and behold!

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Umar

Dec 27, 2014 11:25pm

Before e anything else we should ban these so called relegious scholars and hypocrats like Amir Liaquat.

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Chand

Dec 27, 2014 11:29pm

Know your enemy Pakistan. It's definitely not Ahmedi.

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Nilesh

Dec 27, 2014 11:30pm

Very bad. pakistan shd change blasphemy law now... i am a hindu and have known few ahmadi who were fantastic people.... infact i had a roommate who was bohra and still after years he is my best frnd... come on guys stop this hatred now...

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fazal

Dec 27, 2014 11:30pm

Amir Liaqat should be banned

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krishna prasad

Dec 27, 2014 11:31pm

Hate crimes being perpetrated while states/center are completely oblivious of the situation. One day it will result in full interest and penalty.

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AXH

Dec 27, 2014 11:31pm

Here is a litmus test for the resolve that everyone has shown since the Peshawar incident. Amir Liaquat Hussain needs to be arrested and tried for inciting violence from his platform. This is not freedom of speech, this is hate mongering. His TV channel should cancel his show for good. The maulvi who had called Ahmadis the enemy of Islam needs to be arrested and tried for first degree murder and hanged. The next step is enforcing a code of conduct on TV channels who are openly allowing the spread of hatred through their programs. This is the test of the resolve. Lets see how we as a nation handle it.

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syed

Dec 27, 2014 11:33pm

What about this terrorism? Is someone in authority in charge to take care of Owaisi and Aamir Liaqat and others?

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nadine

Dec 27, 2014 11:36pm

Pakistanis claim that other countries are trying to destabilize Pakistan. No, Pakistanis are destabilizing Pakistan. The cleric who declared Ahamsdis as "enemy" should be arrested and tried in a terrorism court. I am not an Ahmadi.

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arshad

Dec 27, 2014 11:36pm

The gunman has secured his place in Jannat!! What kind of heaven is it?

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imtiaz

Dec 27, 2014 11:37pm

Only today the PM said, all including minorities will be treated equally. As long as draconian blasphemy laws are not repealed, Some will be more equal than the rest.

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Naxalite

Dec 27, 2014 11:37pm

TV show and its management should held equally responsible for letting the hatred speech gone on-air.

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Sattar- Canada

Dec 27, 2014 11:39pm

So sad..!!! when will this STOP !!!???

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Jawad U Rahman

Dec 27, 2014 11:39pm

And knowing all this Express Media Group had hired him last year before he upped his price again? When will our media owners realize that people like Amir Liaquat, Mubashir Luqman etc may bring you ratings, but damage the society irreparably. They should be thrown out forever.

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Javed

Dec 27, 2014 11:39pm

Let's see who will be held liable for this massacre. Or it's just a one sided affair because it was always the minority community at the receiving end.

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Hassan

Dec 27, 2014 11:40pm

Hate speech should be banned on tv.

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bozo the clown

Dec 27, 2014 11:40pm

is there evidence to link the two events?

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Abdul Malik

Dec 27, 2014 11:40pm

Ban Amir Liaquat's TV show and where is the Nawaz Sharif who recently pledged to protect the minority communities? Shame on Amir Liaquat, the fake doctor, for inviting such hate mongers on his show and more shame on Nawaz Sharif for giving lip service to such an important matter where life and properties of minority communities are at stake.

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Urfi

Dec 27, 2014 11:42pm

Why no comments denouncing the killing of a Pakistani citizen here? Why are we not denouncing Owaisi's decree? Who are we to call anybody a "non-Muslim", and even if they are considered to be non-Muslims are we as Muslims not responsible for their safety in our country. All minorities including religious minorities are protected according to Islamic teachings (laws). Why is it when our (Sunni's) children are killed by terrorists we feel such pain and why is it that when our neighbor's children are killed we are okay with it because their beliefs are different? We have to change this thinking before we can make any progress on the humanity front. And if we can't be human, we are inhumane, and that in itself is un-Islamic.

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komal s

Dec 27, 2014 11:42pm

I am kind of puzzled why media in Pakistan would do this? Looks like they are playing with fire.

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Justice

Dec 27, 2014 11:43pm

Kya qahar ko mabood piye betha hai insaf kay hoto ko siye betha hai adam nay bana daley jhannum lakho tu eik jhannum ko liye betha hai

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noobguy19

Dec 27, 2014 11:44pm

and I see we have lots of fan for this Amir Liaquat Hussain across our country, afterall he is Shahrukh-Khan 2. Both the fans and the celebrities are pitiable.

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Nadeem

Dec 27, 2014 11:48pm

What a bunch of uneducated group of people who allow such hate speech openly on a TV forum run by a opportunist and a fake man called Amir Liaqat. Amir Liaqat is the lowest of the low of human species who has the blood of innocent people in his hand. Such a man would be put behind bars in any civilized country and he would be kept there till he rotted. And the so called "Muslim Leader" knows nothing about Islam. In fact such leaders like him are the real enemies of Islam. General Rahil , please note what hate speeches do? How long before you arrest Amir Liaqat and Syed Arif Shah Owaisi. These are the people who are the real enemies of Islam and a disgrace to Pakistan. Civil Society of Pakistan ,please note two more enemies of Pakistan!!!!

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Candid1

Dec 27, 2014 11:51pm

If the government is serious about attacking extermism in the country then it must arrest Syed Arif Shah Owaisi, and charge him with inciting terrorism; and if it serious about media not giving exposure to such extremists, then it must also arrest Aamir Liaquat Hussain as this the second time this has happened due to his show. If the government fails to take strict action against these two, then all its recent pronouncements on terrorism are mere lip service, and an insult to the victims of the Peshawar Massacre.

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Najam

Dec 27, 2014 11:52pm

This is a test case for Government. Let see if he is arrested for incitement of hate that resulted in violence.

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john

Dec 28, 2014 12:00am

Today the MQM proposed a policy on terrorism (as ever they are the first) protecting all the faith groups, no other party has the guts. The government should be serious and not side with terrorist.

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Faraz Talat (Author)

Dec 28, 2014 12:02am

"Amir Liaquat Hussain was not immediately available for comment." Was he watching Ghalib film?

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Omar

Dec 28, 2014 12:02am

to all my Pakistani brothers and sisters. we need to stop this. amir liaquat and Owisi needs to be punished and that person who killed that innocent man needs to be hanged. is this what Jinnah thought of our Pakistan. please raise your voice or else we are loosing our country.....

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Malik

Dec 28, 2014 12:03am

Where is PEMRA and our government ? Why the hate speech is always tolerated and no action is taken against any culprits. Ban the hate speech against any sect, race or religion and that is the only solution. Anyway discriminating against Ahmedis or Qadianis is a part of our constitution despite the fact many of us always state that is no compulsion in religion. So the state is also responsible for fanning this extremism.

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Dec 28, 2014 12:04am

Syed Arif Shah should be jailed for misleading and spreading hate. Such people must be kicked out or remain locked up.

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xulfjan

Dec 28, 2014 12:05am

Aamir Liaqat and Owaisi should be booked under the terrorism laws!!

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Rashid

Dec 28, 2014 12:07am

Where is the government and its promises to protect its citizens post creation of special courts. Empty words.

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Alamgeer khan

Dec 28, 2014 12:09am

when they are declared non Muslim and when there is a punishment for them then no one has the right to take law into their hands if any Ahmadi is found guilty he or she must be punished through law not by individual

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sta

Dec 28, 2014 12:10am

The country is at War. 60,000 Pakistani civilians and close to 10,000 soldiers of the Pak Army have already been killed by religious extremist mullahs. Volunteer militants, in the name of what they deem Jihad, are pouring in daily, from Afghanistan to kill more and more Pakistanis everyday. Billions of dollars are being pumped into Pakistan fro various Arab countries for the funding of the Madrassas that produce these extremist mullahs. And who does Aamir Liaqat think of blaming? The Ahmadis.

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Yousif

Dec 28, 2014 12:15am

This is a test for our PM who has promised to lead personally lead fight against terrorism and hate speech. Let's see if he delivers.

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Dr. Boodhun

Dec 28, 2014 12:17am

I hope the military courts officials took notice and will investigate the allegations of that maulvi-guest of Geo tv. IF the ahmadi muslims are instead found to be loving citizens of their own country ( houbboul wattan minal eemaan), then that maulvi and Geo tv should be tried by the military courts. Otherwise another Peshawar/Beslan type massacre will again be in the making.

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Shuaib Bhat

Dec 28, 2014 12:18am

Amir Liaqat should be banned. This is hate speech. If we have hate preachers and semi extremists or in fact extremists let loose on channels this is what happens. All this nonsense must be banned. Our media has refused to regulate itself and show maturity. While I totally agree with them, that they have been threatened and forced by terror organisations to report things, they must instead tell authorities they are being threatened. Though in situations like that the media is not responsible however in this Amir Liaqat case they are and it to me shows, the media has to be regulated.

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Ali

Dec 28, 2014 12:30am

There should be a case registered against Aamir Liaqat for hate speech. When will minorities will get basic rights in our country! It's really sad....

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Jay Malik

Dec 28, 2014 12:31am

@Zia Khan ..... I agree with you and using that logic millions of Pakistani muslims should not immigrate to non muslim countries.

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Nadeem

Dec 28, 2014 12:34am

@Zia Khan Read your history!!! Ahamdies convinced Jinnah to come back to India from England and work for the creation of Pakistan. Without the influence of Ahmadies ,Jinnah would have never returned to fight for Pakistan. Do you even wonder why Zafrullah Khan was the first foreign minister of Pakistan? And by the way as far as Islam is concerned , you are considered a non Muslim by the Taliban also. Perhaps you should move to India also!!!! At least before they blow you and your children up!!!

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ali

Dec 28, 2014 12:38am

arrest amir liaquat

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Aurang

Dec 28, 2014 12:39am

Learned nothing from Pishawar tragedy!!

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Sara

Dec 28, 2014 12:39am

Please lodge an official complaint to PEMRA here: http://www.pemra.gov.pk/feedback/ If PEMRA receives a large number of complaints, then this will put some pressure on Geo to ban Amir Liaquat's show. We cannot just watch quietly anymore. WE MUST PROTEST TOGETHER and rid our media and society of these hate mongers and pro-Taliban bigoted mullahs who kill our own people.

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Muhammad Jalaluddin Shamil

Dec 28, 2014 12:41am

Amir Liaquat is a nice man he must not allow his forum to be used to proliferate hatred and prejudiced. If he is continuously doing so he must be brought to booksT.he bigoted cleric who has incited the violence must face rule of law. It is to be noted that there is a good record of Ahmadi community's services to Pakistan.Even our first finance minister (if i remember rightly) was an Ahmadi. i suggest amir liaquat that plz extend ur benign smile, which u always show on TV, to our Ahmadi brothers as well. Dont give place to people who disturb our society by their narrow worldview.

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Dec 28, 2014 12:41am

who gave this man the authority to kill ?

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Atam Vetta

Dec 28, 2014 12:43am

@Zia Khan Obviously, you do not know that Ahmadies played a very important role in the creation of Pakistan. For example, Muhammad Zafarullah Khan is credited with the drafting of 'Pakistan Resolution'. He was the First Foreign Minister of Pakistan and presented the Pakistan case admirably at the UN. He was, of course, an Ahmadi.

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Lucky Star

Dec 28, 2014 12:47am

Arif was just expressing his opinion on the show. In no way, he can be accused of inciting violence as I have watched the program myself. In order to provide juctice, killer should be arrested and tried in court of law. Arif and Amir are both innocent. People need to be careful hurling accusations against anyone because if accusations untrue may become sins answerable in thehereafter.

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Whistle Blower

Dec 28, 2014 12:49am

Bravo to Islamabad civil society for standing against Lal Masjid's theory even in bitter cold!! But Karachi & Lahore its your turn to standup against the likes Amir Liaqauts' kind of neem hakeems of our deen.

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Najam Saeed

Dec 28, 2014 12:50am

Here we go again...We are yet to see any visible action by the government and the courts about the recent killings of the christian couple and another person is killed in cold-blood to "save" Islam. Why so much hatred and so much intolerance towards non-Muslims? Yet another proof that our so called Islamic scholars have a very distorted and half-baked knowledge of Islam and they preach their messed up version and sadly our illiterate masses buy it. I wonder how will they answer Allah on the day of judgement for inciting violence against non-Muslims and humanity. I also wonder if Amir Liaquat Hussain is just as guilty as the so called religious scholar whom he invited on his program and ALLOWED him to utter his "fatwas". To make an example, this so called scholar and Amir Liaquat Hussain should be charged and tried for murder along with the people who actually shot and killed this Ahmadi person. The justice should be swift and exemplary. May Allah guide us on the right path and put mercy and love in our hearts for ALL humanity according to the teachings of our prophet Hazrat Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Oh, I feel so sad, upset, and disappointed.

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Brad

Dec 28, 2014 12:50am

Here is the test for the government. Let us what they do. My prediction: Nothing. These guys don't have the guts to arrest Maulana Abdul Aziz, who is their neighbor and has arrest warrants issued. Simply pathetic bunch of losers are ruling Pakistan. God have mercy on our nation.

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Sara

Dec 28, 2014 12:50am

Please consider filing an official complaint on perm's website: http://www.pemra.gov.pk/feedback/ If they receive a large no. of complaints, this will force them to take some action against Geo and Aamir Liaquat's show.

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Lucky Star

Dec 28, 2014 12:51am

@Hafeez Imran Your post is biased and you cannot tolerate any true criticism of your Amir Imran Khan from Geo. Geo is one channel that can trusted for balanced news and opinions.Geo and its Admin Zindabad.

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Malik Sb

Dec 28, 2014 12:52am

Very sad. Hope the killers will be captured. Shame on the cleric who spread hatred on TV.

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kafirmusafir

Dec 28, 2014 01:04am

Just keep treating the symptoms. In Pakistan, only prescriptions are pronounced for treating symptoms, not to mention that these prescriptions are never filled and followed. But treating the symptoms is only the start. Eradicating the disease or curing the disease that started the symptoms is something that Pakistan has never touched. But is it possible in present infrastructure that Pakistan currently has, that cure or eradicating the disease which causes multiple symptoms is even possible, feasible, or for that matter even detectable with the current tools at Pakistan's disposal?

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Dec 28, 2014 01:05am

@Harish Bansal So what is the "Military Court" going to do? Any justice or will they be influenced by the "fake Mullah" leadership? Same old ,same old!!!!!

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Aamir Mumtaz

Dec 28, 2014 01:07am

Aamir Liaqat Ali and these so called ulema should not be allowed on the TV,

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Nasir

Dec 28, 2014 01:09am

@Hafeez Imran Thanks to President Pervaiz Musharraf who without thinking and studying allowed so many channels among GEO in them to be established. Military governments always try to appease public with some sorts, back then Gen. Zia created ordinance xx which includes Anti-Ahmadiyya and Blasphmey Laws which are haunting us today and Gen. Musharraf started the flood of TV channels who are haunting us today and will continue to haunt unless someone sensible comes and put a stop on this nonsense!

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muhamad

Dec 28, 2014 01:10am

@Zia Khan so why India has more muslims than Pakistan

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Munir Varraich

Dec 28, 2014 01:14am

When nothing else for the political "Ullemas" in Pakistan, as a last resort they turn to the Ahmadis. The Prime Minister announces his action plan, to counter that the religious extremists get into action, Amir Liaqat does a "hate" program on the TV channel, the followers of the "Ullemas" get excited, and an Ahmadi is os killed in cold blood. In fact this is not a challenge to the Ahmadis, but to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and General Rahil Sharif, to test them how serious they are in implementing the twenty points announced by the PM.

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Human_Ist

Dec 28, 2014 01:18am

@Zia Khan Then what about Muslims living in India (in fact, more in numbers than the total population of Pakistan)? Secondly, if Pakistan was created for Muslims, then why and for whom the Bangladesh was created? Don't you know the recent Killers in Pesawar School were also Muslims!! All the militants groups targeting the innocent Pakistani/Muslims civilians are also fighting for an ISLAMIC Pakistan as they belive that Pakistan is still not a TRUE Islamic country!! The story is similar for ISIS and other groups. These militants think only their version of ISLAMIC ideology is correct and they want to implement it at the cost of uncountable precious human lives. The solution of such conflicts lies in the principle of coexistance and mutual respects. Let people worship the GOD according to their faith. At the end, my suggestion is that please be cautious, supporting such inhumane and barbaric activity is like nurturing snakes who may bite you also one day.

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Graffelo

Dec 28, 2014 01:25am

Time to implement new laws.

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Rafiq

Dec 28, 2014 01:27am

@Lucky Star : you are trying your best to prove that Mullah Fazalullah is also innocent.

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Shahid Malec

Dec 28, 2014 01:30am

Most changes require power and we all know that this tool is owned by powerful governments. When we talk about intolerance in the society, we criticize mullaha and other hate preachers. But how these hate preachers are getting away with this? Who will stop them preaching hatred against minorities? Who will change this narrative? Government is not exerting its power.

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Asghar Siddiqui

Dec 28, 2014 01:31am

Dr. Liaqat a show that can spread hatred is not expected from you

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Pervez Saeed

Dec 28, 2014 01:44am

So that speech by the PM in the early hours of December 25 was just so much of hot air? Or will he "take notice" of the situation and form a commission that will appoint a committee that will form a panel that will draft TOR for an enquiry to look into the matter and make recommendations. It will however not be up to the commission, or committe or panel or anybody else to assign reponsibility of this act. Only God can save this country from total destruction.

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Chi ben

Dec 28, 2014 01:49am

To send the right signal to extremists and intolerant dividers of Pakistan, Nawaj Sharif , Imran Khan and judges and civil rights leaders shall visit the funeral home and openly speak against such a law and promise to abolish it in next session of Parliament.

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breznev

Dec 28, 2014 01:53am

@Zia Khan Just like israel was created for the Jews no difference

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Sumbal

Dec 28, 2014 02:30am

This is really shameful! And the sad part is that people actually watch this stupid show.

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choudry javed

Dec 28, 2014 02:33am

@Zia Khan Dear pakistan is a country not someone personal property.

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X2Z

Dec 28, 2014 02:43am

@Zia Khan: So, your point is: 180 million Indian Muslims should be sent to Pakistan in exchange for Pakistani Hindus, Christians, Ahamadis, and all "others" ? Should they be required to "bring" large tacts of "holy" land with them?

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Awais Ali

Dec 28, 2014 02:45am

Where is PM,s committee to deal with hatred material? That is what your committees will work Mr. PM?

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tarik

Dec 28, 2014 02:50am

@Sara, Sister Sara are you kidding pembra belongs to Nawaz league & nawaz is geo's friend. PEMBRA's job is to keep their eyes open & do their job O/W fire them.

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Jawad

Dec 28, 2014 02:51am

@Zia Khan Yes Pakistan was created for Muslims but religious party's were the one against Pakistan. So they should leave Pakistan and let there be peace for non Muslims here -- the true Islam. Pakistan was not made for extremists.

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Aziz

Dec 28, 2014 02:59am

Here we go. After all those APCs and chit chats, the hate speeches carry on. Aamir Liaquat Hussain should be sacked and Owaisi and Hussain should be tried in the Military Court under Terrorism Act for inciting hatred and violence. Unless firm actions are taken against these perpetrators, Pakistan will be pushed into dark ages.

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Feroz

Dec 28, 2014 03:08am

@Zia Khan "Ahmadi should have left Pakistan and gone to India at the time of partition, Pakistan was created for muslims and India for non-muslims." What do you mean by saying India was created for non Muslims ? Neither Muslims or non Muslims of India can agree to any such classification that you want to make. Please understand that over 80% of the Muslims in 1947 who lived on Indian soil, never agreed to go to any promised land, being happy to remain Indian. They are as much inheritors of the great Indus Valley Civilization, choosing to be Indians first, human values far more important to them than any ideology. It was the Ahmadies who were in the forefront of demands for Partition who need to contemplate on their own shortsightedness, the result of their labour visible to all. Of course what is happening to them is reprehensible, but then how can we condone the death of a million innocents in 1947, what exactly was their fault.

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Kainat

Dec 28, 2014 03:24am

Who on this Earth has given the right to ANYONE to kill some innocent on the basis of one's religious beliefs? When would we, as a nation, grow up and learn to keep our beliefs to ourselves?

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Humayon

Dec 28, 2014 03:24am

Very sad news. Religion should not be preached on media. These types of shows should be banned forever. We need to educate our people on how to be a good human being. :(

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Warrior Bin Qasim

Dec 28, 2014 03:38am

Charge Amir Liaqat for calling himself a doctor.

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ROHIT PANDEY

Dec 28, 2014 03:40am

On the Youtube is a video which features a Canadian national called TAREK FATAH. He has given up his Pakistani citizenship and calls himself "an Indian born in Pakistan"! He is a writer and,in one of his interviews on the YouTube he says that the Shites and the Ahmadiyas were enthusiastic supporters of the Partition? Perhaps this can be presented to the mullahs to stop their incitement towards blood sport?

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Dec 28, 2014 03:43am

Life has no Value in this country. Who will have to die here to wake you all up

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Ayaz Hyder

Dec 28, 2014 03:46am

@Brad it is test for Army as well, as it has taken the responsibility to end terrorism. if action is not taken, be sure these crimanls stand 'Protected' under certain 'national policy and strategic interest'.

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Moby

Dec 28, 2014 03:49am

@Zia Khan no it was not, you obviously bought Zia and associates self serving curriculum of the pakistan ideology.

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Moby

Dec 28, 2014 03:53am

@Malik pemra is busy measuring dimensions of female anatomy shown on tv...that is much more important since that corrupts the youth, you know.

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Mohammad Farooq

Dec 28, 2014 03:59am

Reprehensible, disgusting, awful and shameful.

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Zeeshan Aziz Barlas

Dec 28, 2014 04:31am

Nation is united against terrorism!!! Double standards. On one hand in the same show they saying hatred against any human being is un-Islam act but minutes after they start spreading hatred. Crowd enjoyed it and clapped on his hatred words. Come on!!! When we will learn? It's already too late. Hatred against anyone should be stopped.

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Hassan

Dec 28, 2014 04:57am

The term "responsibility" is an alien concept to our media.

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Civi varghese

Dec 28, 2014 05:06am

how can disseminate hatred against one religion through famous tv show?when will we have tolerance ?

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Kanwarch

Dec 28, 2014 05:50am

GEO TV should be banned for giving people like Amir Liaqat a platform to spread this hate.

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Haroon Rooha

Dec 28, 2014 06:19am

When one reads the comments ,One wonders do these people really know what Islam is??including the writer ,who seems to be against these killing but still in his heart knows ,How the muslims are to deal with non muslims/kafirs/dissent.Islam is a regimented geopolitical legal idealogy that controlls life from cradle to grave,every hour of it.There is NO possibility of revision,dicussion ,dissent. you must believe in full faith must submitt in mind, body, and by financial means. Any body who deviates ,even in a miniscule, is a fair game and up there.Now can any muslim disagree with this statement?? and claim that he knows his Islam.

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Dec 28, 2014 07:15am

@Zia Khan , Ahmadi jammat contributions to support Mr. Jinnah and his vision can't be questioned. Mr. Jinnah the father of this nation had picked Sir Zafrullah. The country today you enjoy was defended by many Ahmadi military generals and Pakistan air force. This law where Ahmadi declared non Muslims was crafted in 1974 at the request of Saudi regime.

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hellboy

Dec 28, 2014 08:44am

Finish the terror and sectarian factory in west punjab and the Subcontinent have a peaceful existence.

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Tahir A

Dec 28, 2014 09:04am

It is always such occasions when politicians and Mullahs use the Ahmadi card to divert attention to somewhere else. It works and the Pakistani TV channels with some of the nefarious anchors and program hosts are given unabated platform and space. Lage raho Pakistan. Things will hardly ever change.

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Motaher Chowdhury

Dec 28, 2014 09:31am

Stop killing and persecution on Ahmadies in Pakistan.

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Ajaya K Dutt

Dec 28, 2014 09:37am

Thanks to all the readers who express outrage at this atrocity. I also wish and pray that it shall not be overlooked, even though I could wager that it will be.

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karthik

Dec 28, 2014 10:00am

@Nadeem Ahmadis may have played significant role in creation of Pakistan but today they are in danger in the same country. I don't see any future for them in this country

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Zak

Dec 28, 2014 10:08am

Liaquat Hussain, Owaisi and the assassin should be put in ATC court for swift justice. If stopped now, it will not happen again. The government must reclaim the writ.

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Zak

Dec 28, 2014 10:10am

@Harish Bansal killing minorities and forced conversions by threats both ate Henious crimes.

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Ahmad

Dec 28, 2014 10:19am

Very sad news for the family, my condolences to the deces

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Khan Saab

Dec 28, 2014 10:23am

Sickening to read Innocent people being killed with no shame. How can media allow hate speech to go on air. When are we going to learn that tolerance and acceptance of the minorities is the key tenant of Islam. These TV shows that are spouting hatred should be cancelled. The so-called Amir Liaquat is seeking cheap publicity and some of the videos making the rounds on the internet show him in the not so good light. I wonder how do these people remain credible in our society.

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L.Ahmad

Dec 28, 2014 10:28am

@Zia Khan Using your logic all Muslims in India should leave India and come to Pakistan. Muslims in India should be living in Pakistan, a separate state for Muslims only.

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Farooq

Dec 28, 2014 11:18am

Honorable Editor is kindly requested to forward all the comments below to all the main political parties, so that the government can understand the public opinion about the bigots amongst us and take necessary action as required.

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white noise

Dec 28, 2014 11:37am

@Nadeem totally agree, most contributions of Ahmadis towards Pakistan are set aside or locked away from the history, but you cannot hide or erase the history.

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Valiya

Dec 28, 2014 12:29pm

All creatures are the creation of God. Nobody has the right to take others life whatsoever the reason. Hatred towards others in the name of religion is the only reason behind these mindset. Formal education is the only answer for this menace beside applying tough law against these culprits.

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Naeem

Dec 28, 2014 01:21pm

Thank you Dawn for for highlighting killing of one more AHMADI in Gujranwala due to TV programme of Amir Liaqat Hussain. Why not PEMRA take action against Geo and Amir. Naeem London

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Sandeep Singh

Dec 28, 2014 03:36pm

Nothing changed for minorities. Btw who is true representative of Islam in Pakistan?

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Dec 28, 2014 04:01pm

Pakistani society is infested with hatred and bigotry. It is past time to see it in the same way South Africa was seen.

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nadeem

Dec 28, 2014 04:09pm

Had this level of followers ship in Muslims of religious scholar Pakistan would have been an ideal society. No heed is being paid to frequent requests from Mullah to offer prayers; to respect neighbours etc. But to no avail; it seems another conspiracy; Ahmadis need to get their house in order internally. As it seems some sort of in - fighting. ...

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555

Dec 28, 2014 04:19pm

Any religion is a matter of personal believe which can not be proved who is right or wrong. So nobody should bother with someone's else religion for the shake of social and national integrity. Hatred speech must me banned.

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Aqhaz

Dec 28, 2014 04:28pm

@Farooq Yes and to geo

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Mosawwir

Dec 28, 2014 05:13pm

Dr Aamir liaqat’s programs spreading hate are not new. Why Pemra is silent in this case? Such type of programs are openly spewing hate and inciting people to violence. Just few days after this programe an Ahmadi is once again killed – the same incident took place in 2008 when an Ahmadi Doctor was killed just a day after Dr Aamir Liaqat’s pograme in which a so called cleric declared Ahmadis Wajabul Qatal. If we want to rid our country of these kind of inhuman incidents and curb spreading hate, people by the likes of Dr Aamir Liaqat, Syed Arif Shah and also media channels involved in this should be brought to book for inciting and propagating violence which later results in murders of members of minority groups.

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Patrick Sarsfield

Dec 28, 2014 06:40pm

The nation has lost its moral compass

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Farooq

Dec 28, 2014 08:15pm

Request civil society activists that while they pursue Lal Masjid occupiers to also en-mass register case of religious provocation and subsequent murder against Aamir Liaquat Hussain & Syed Arif Shah Owaisi leading to murder of Luqman Ahad Shehzad and probably more to come.

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indian

Dec 28, 2014 09:15pm

Still questioning rss???

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zarshan

Dec 29, 2014 12:10am

We dont know who our enemies are. We have double standards and example is promoting characters like these.

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????

Dec 29, 2014 06:47am

@Zak wow killing and conversions are same?

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Laeeq,NY

Dec 29, 2014 07:38am

Ahmadis are outlawed and out cast from the main stream Muslims in Pakistan. Government anf civil society has failed to protect them from the terrorists and extremism. Their killers are never apprehended as there is no effort by the law enforcement agencies as even the killers are apprehended which judged or court will sentence them. Let's see if military courts are able to deliver this justice. With current set up, there is no hope for justice for minorities.

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AHA

Dec 29, 2014 09:46pm

There is no other outcome to the path the people of Pakistan have chosen for themselves.

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Dec 30, 2014 10:07am

How can a country expct to abolish terrorism when it is openly being preached and promoted on national television.

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ayaz

Dec 30, 2014 05:02pm

The Government of pak should band the programme of Amir Liaqat and Syed Arif Shah Owaisi ASAP

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