Arrest warrant issued for Lal Masjid cleric Maulana Abdul Aziz
ISLAMABAD: Senior Civil Judge Saqib Jawad issued a non-bailable arrest warrant on Friday against Lal Masjid cleric Maulana Abdul Aziz while hearing a case filed by civil society members.
During the hearing, the investigation officer of the case requested the court to issue an arrest warrant for Abdul Aziz for investigation, based on a First Information Report (FIR) that was previously registered against the cleric at Aabpara Police Station.
Judge Saqib accepted the investigation officer's request and an arrest warrant was issued, which will be followed by the police taking legal procedures to arrest Aziz for further investigation.
In response to the arrest warrant, spokesman for the Lal Masjid Shuhada Foundation Hafiz Ehtisham said that Maulana Abdul Aziz will resist arrest. He added that there have been arrest warrants against political leaders in different cases such as the Model Town incident and the attack on PTV's office, but they were not arrested. Therefore, Maulana Aziz will resist any such move, Ehtisham said.
Also read: Lal Masjid protest: FIR registered against Maulana Aziz
The non-bailable FIR was registered under section 506 (2) of the Pakistan Penal Code which states punishment for criminal intimidation or threats.
Following the deadly attack on Army Public School in Peshawar, civil society activists gathered outside the capital's Lal Masjid last week to protest a statement by the cleric in which he refused to condemn the massacre.
More on this: Citizens arrive at Lal Masjid to ‘reclaim their mosque’
A civil society activist, Ahmad Ali, told Dawn that Maulana Abdul Aziz refused to condemn the incident in Peshawar and said he could not call the students who were killed ‘martyrs’.
The protesters chanted slogans against Maulana Abdul Aziz as a staff member came out of the mosque and warned protesters that any further chanting will not be tolerated by the management. Police in riot gear also arrived at the scene and asked the protesters to disperse.
Station House Officer (SHO) at Aabpara Police Station Abdul Rehman while talking to Dawn confirmed that an FIR had been registered against participants of the protest. “The protesters violated Section 144, they blocked the road and delivered hate speech against the administration of the mosque,” he said.
He added that the FIR had been registered on the request of the mosque administration.
Take a look at: Civil society deadline for arrest of Lal Masjid cleric ends today
For two days, the protests were held in front of the mosque during which the Maulana also reportedly threatened the protesters. As a result, cases were registered against both the sides.
Human rights activist Jibran Nasir, the organiser of the protest, told Dawn that the police had sought two days for the fulfillment of the protesters’ demand.
“The police promised to include the sections in the FIR and arrest the cleric by December 24. We did not hold a protest on December 25 and celebrated Christmas with the Christian community,” he said.
“If the ATA sections are not included in the FIR and the cleric is not arrested by 5pm on Friday, we will announce our next line of action,” he added.
“Sections which have been demanded by the civil society are non-bailable, so the Maulana cannot even get bail before arrest. Police have to arrest him,” Nasir explained.
In the midst of civil society protests and FIR applications, Jibran Nasir received a threatening phone call from an individual claiming to be Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan Jamaatul Ahrar's spokesman.
Read: Lal Masjid protest activist receives threatening phone call
A man claiming to be Ehsanullah Ehsan asked Nasir to end the protests, or "be ready for consequences".
Nasir however remained defiant and determined to continue the protest, despite the threat.
"We've told him we are standing firm," the activist said on social media.
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At the end nothing will actually happen and he will continue to preach hate and Stone Age mentality
Two different ideologies are fighting. Let's see who wins.
Only after the arrest of Abdul Aziz, a ray hope can be seen...
Great job Jibran. I hope this serves as a first to arrest many more hate mongers in the country.
I hope he doesn't get free like Malik Ishaq.
Couple of FIR are also registered against Nawaz & Shabaz also can some body arrest them too
This man and his malicious ideology should have been stopped a long time back.
Good job. Excellent work by civil society's members.
Hope this is the beginning of a new (positive) era! Live Long Pakistan!!
That's the revenge of one kid murder only..... rest should be coming.
@Ganga Din don't wait to see who wins? Sitting on the fence is not a solution. Take a stand.
This decision should be culminated at its logical end !
Bravo ! Thousands more to go.
Put this hate monger away for good. We will not tolerate this nonsense anymore
At least there are few courageous people are still out there. Good work Jibran. This movement be spread to all other cities and similar elements should be identified and punished.
Great move. God bless protesters. Elimination of terrorism is only possible if entire civil society plays their effective role. Govt and security forces pay respect to civilians needs. Long live PK.
Great Job Jibran.....keep it up
@sk Give your cynicism a rest. Things can and hopefully will change. People are risking a lot for it. Your pessimism does not help.
This is actually a very positive sign. I'm positive about it. Pakistani's are rising against hate.
Ye Cheez!
@dolphin FIR does not meant to arrest somebody, arrest warrant means though.
Let's make an example out of such enemies of the state and our nation
@Sk It will give strong message to many other of state's response on this issue and atleast they will refrain themselves from even giving moral support to extremists. It is great symbolic win over hardliners indeed.
Not before time. However, security should be beefed up to protect Jibran Nasir and Judge Jawad from the burqa mullah's henchmen. The bigoted cowards have no respect for civil society and the writ/rule of law, and know only the modern (Kalashnikov) version of what in the old days was known as Rule .303.
Best Wishes For Nasir.
@Azad Khial
I second that. No need to be pessimistic. First time Pak is looking different. Keep it up. Best wishes from across the border.
Allah bless you and keep you in his protection. Keep up the good work. All hate monger must go. Let Pakistan become a normal society again!!
I hope police can arrest him
The courage showed by the members of civil society and Mr. Jibran is commendable. In the wake of the threats hurled by the cleric and his supporters. It becomes imperative that Mr. Jibran brings this on record so that an FIR is registered against Abdul Aziz in case any harm be to him or other members of the civil society who had been participating in the protest.
Why police needs arrest warrant just for investigation? Investigation Officer should simply visit Lal Masjid and question Mr. Abdul Aziz. He can also be summoned through his employeer, the CDA, headed by Ch Nisar.
Pass a law by a constitution that hate speech against Government will be taken as crime with 5 years penalty and then crack down all clerics who violate the law. This empty arrest is useless.
You blow my kids and then brag about it . put him behind bars no matter what happens . He has the guts to say he will resist . How dare you coward !! These people have given our beautiful religion a bad name . We the people of Pak shun these idiots and the process has begun . Enough is enough !!!!
I recommend that the GOP setup a Kala Pani like jail just for people like him. Preferably in Siberia!
He will resist arrest , Open challenge to the Police and court system of Pakistan, He will resist Arrest and what will police / Law and order will do in the capital of Pakistan. If nothing then its time to move out of Pakistan and get citizen ship of another country. Then anyone can be above the law and it will be considered a law less country. It will be a big Shame. NO MERCY NO PRISONERS if you wanna bring changes in Pakistan.
I agree with Lal masjids spokesmman why can't we arest people involved in model town massacre, that's put question mark on judiciaries role.
@Dr. Thats right. It will set precedent.
""Shoot him on site" if he "resists arrest" and "all the rest of the "Mad Mullahs" will "fall in line" No need to be "soft anymore"
Judiciary in action after long time constructive criticism by society.
Great effort Mr. Jibran. You did your part, lets see what NS does?
Great news. Be tough, so that nobody dares to repeat Peshawar. The very thought of so many children dying, makes my eyes mist even today. Grieving nation will bless you.
Bismillah Allaho Akbar.
We need to snatch back our Pakistan from these mullahs and hate mongerers. Sooner the better for pakistan.
Imran khan and PTI should learn "Courage " from Jibran who single handedly stand against terrorist while these so called leaders failed to condemn terrorists
Let's hope he doesn't escape this time. Musharraf was too lenient with him.
After this arrest, this mullah must not be released for the sake of peace in our country
Best news after a long time for the country. Please arrest him and make such an example of this creature that no one can threaten people like Jibran in the future. Hats off Jibran.
I think it's a good beginning by the civil society of Pakistan. They should also protest against Army's meddling in internal affairs of the country and their proxy war strategy. It is the Generals who have taken the country to such a sad state.
Good news.....next will be the turn of TTP apologists Insha-Allah.
@Khan : My stand is very simple. Disband the army and the police to save Pakistan. Let people decide what kind of Pakistan they want.
@Tahir Malik Ishak is back in jail.
While the law takes its course, the government should take immediate symbolic steps which are long overdue: dismiss him from any government post and cancel any official benefits to him like a residence or allotment of plots etc. Also, Shuhada foundation should be dislodged from Lal Masjid as they are starting another illegal occupation. The so-called Osama Bin Laden library should be demolished and replaced with a monument for the kids of APS.
I think our policy makers have realized now the need to eliminate hate mongers.
Can't disagree with him on model town...
Bravo Mr Jibran! We are proud of you, every peace lover should follow you.
Fantastic news. He is the perfect candidate to be tried under the new military courts
@Sk no indian, its not like that
@Azad Khial I hope that you are right and I am wrong
Right step towards better future....
beware, he might again escape wearing a burqa
Salute to Jibran Nasir, he is an asset for our country.May Allah protect and bless him always.
Good. He should never have been released in the first place.
It seems Pakistan is heading towards the Great Change in the hisotry. Pray it would not take a U-Turn. The cost they paid on this 16 is more than enough.
Litmus test for those calling to eliminate terror.
Take away all haters, thank you.
good job done by civil socity but nothing will happen.
People like Maulana Abdul Aziz must be banned for life, from public appearances, who misuse freedom of speech.
He should never have been released, he should be put on trial for 2007. He is quite clearly a traitor
This Cleric should be arrested and tried by military court!
Why Not Arrested?
@Ganga Din it's more like good vs evil
@Khan agree 100%
All hats up for Jibran Nasir. We are with you.
Do these folks like Jibran Nasir have protection by the state?
Great job jibran and his friends
@Steve I'll second that. Time to stop appeasing these taleban supporters. I bet he is fostering suicide bombers inside there
This suicide Maulana be kept in security immediately, Jail or home arrest, should no be allowed to give any statements in media. His suicide brigades be counted for and listed
Mr. Moulana Abdul Aziz misusing his freedom. We can understand what he preaches from the mosque. They does alarming harm to the society by siting on such a position.
If people rise up they will win against Terrorists and their supporters.
Civil society has done its job, now its upto the LEAs to implement the decision. A Litmus test if the government is serious in dealing with terrorism or not. Well done Jibran Nasir and all civil society activists.
Power to the people, no politician or military can change Pakistan. Only the people can bring about positive change. Stop waiting for a saviour. Great work Jibran.
Great job Jiban Nasir and company. People leaving comments that nothing will happen etc etc, do you part and instead of leaving those comments do something about it and join the protesters. Its your duty, more action and less talk is what is needed by all.
Still not arrested, i am await when he will be behind bars.
@Khan "@Ganga Din don't wait to see who wins? Sitting on the fence is not a solution. Take a stand."
You are absolutely right! The inaction perpetuates the status quo. Each and every Pakistani needs to decide what it is they stand for, then take action. There is no grey area here.
@Azad Khial @sk Things can and hopefully will change. People are risking a lot for it.
Very good. Well done Jibran and Civil Society....keep it up
He needs to be sent to a re-education camp in China.
Who is going to arrest him? Last time I heard the police were protecting him.
Get hold of maulvis who are involved in politics of hate, put them in a boat and sink it in deep sea.
Lesss than 1% of population terrorising 99%. It happend once before in Nazi Germany.
Bravo to Jibran Nasir and the Civil Society for standing firm.
I am happy to see some positive changes in Pakistan. I hope now Pakistan will move forward without taking U turn.
Be United.
why his people has weapons standing behind a cleric ? how come they got licensed ?
Qadam barhao Raheel Sharif, qom aap ke sath hai.
Seven years ago the media and the status quo politicians turned on Musharraf for trying to put this rabid cat in his cage, seven years and 60000 lives later, I hope the nation is much smarter. The Army should take a bold action and all those holding a ticket to paradise should be invited to come and protect him.
He didn't condemn but he clearly said that Peshawer incident was wrong, should not have happened. I think media is cherry picking only one sentence out of context. This is wrong. I have myself listened to the talk show.
Why are we inciting and creating bigger problems instead of resolving them. If he is saying the Peshawer incident was wrong and is not justified, then why this? Is it good for Pakistan to create more incitement? NO.
This is the time. Justice must be served. No hate preaches must be tolerated. Save Pakistan!
Catch him before he reaches for his burka!
Name of the Judge should never be allowed to print.
There are no ideologies anymore. Are you with us or against us? People who kill our children must pay and no matter what ideology they follow. We as a nation must honor those children's sacrifices and we want these criminals and their supporter to pay the price.
one of the mistakes done by General Pervaiz Musharraf, to leave this idiot during Lal Masjid operation....If he was also killed during that operation this FITNA will not arise this day......just imagine that if his fanatic brother still live today than what happen???.......more threats to local citizens, more blasts and more innocent human loss.................Just interview any of the student from that madrassa and you can easily feel the heat of hatred this guy is pumping in innocent kids................We demand that this mosque should immediately be taken over by State and madrassa should be converted into school or college.
Please do not single out Jibran. By sungleing him out you are jeopardizing him his and collective effort. Great job by the civil society of Pakistan.
Hang him to death to save Pakistan.
Right step in right direction. All creadit goes to Jibran. May God bless you for your efforts. You are the man!!!
Also, it is up to us not to let the horriffic memory of Peshawar attack go away and keep reminding ourself so that we always do the right thing no matter where and who are the attackers.
In the USA you learn about an arrest warrant when the police show up at the door - in Pakistan apparently the police read about it in the newspaper and nobody ever shows up at the alleged criminals door.
Arrest and hang this mulla.
@Steve ... wow, non-pragmatic and dictatorial. from USA ?
This is just the beginning. The civil society will need to ensure that their mosques are not used to spread hatred anymore. Civilians will need to stand up in mosques if they see the Imam delivering negative speeches. The government should ban the use of loud speaker for all activities other than Azaan and if the civil society sees that their mosques are violating it then they should take corrective actions. This will need to be a joint venture if we want it to succeed.
@saeed exactly
This man is the founder of all terror organisations in Pakistan including TTP. He won the sympathies of terrorists after Musharraf ordered to attack Lal Masjid. He should not be set free and should not be made hero by hanging him.
@zaki FIR does not allow the arrest; it is the court ordered arrest warrant that will be used here. The Lahore FIR's did not produce any arrest warrants. So, this is the difference between these two cases. If FIR was supposed to allow arrest then anybody who have issue with me for any reason will file a FIR against me and I will be jailed for nothing. Court need to hear the merit of the complaint.
only half work is accomplished,his arrest would be a challenge for the govt.The govt needs guts like that of musharraf to take action against such criminal elements. The govt ought to display some valiance because all the nation is against this cleric which was not the case in musharraf's era.
@Ganga Din Ideology war is not important. More important is humanity and peaceful co-existence. Misguided so called religious Ideology which does not care about innocent children's life does not desrve to win. I am sure allah's followers shall follow correct Islamic ideology which is for peace and harmonious co-existence and shall reject the hate and violence promoted by misguided extremists. This incident surely shall be turning point for Pakistan and extremist mindset of few Pakistanis, surely exremists shall loose children's sacrifice shall not be wasted.
Good! But does any body have the balls to do it?
Unlikely the government will support his arrest - beardwalas are off limits to all politicians regardless of what they say or the obscene activities they get up to. Civil society and the military need to be working closer together to rid themselves of the cult of violent mullahism.
Nothing is going to happen. The court also issued warrant of arrest against Imran Khan and Tahirul Qadri, were they arrested at all?
I don't think govt. will dare to arrest Aziz.
it should not just be him but also his supporters that need to be arrested.
Arrest and put him behind bars for good.
We need thousands of more Jibran and saqibs if we want to come out of this dark time.
My salute to both of you and your supporters.
May you remain safe and sound for a very time to serve Pakistan.
Unfortunately arrest will only make a statement, it is not the solution. The solution is a counter narrative, which is responsibility of the govt. The narrative is present and already shaped by several scholars (who weer forced to leave the country). Once we defeat their narrative have the correct principals of Islam established and accepted than only the victory can be called.
I hope the justices show similar diligence on FIRs against the accused in massacre in model town, those accused on Islamabad & faisalabad Killings
In reality, everything boils down to two ideologies, narrowing down or filtering down , insaf & oppression. If insaf wins, then only oppression dies, no other way . Islam is Insaaf. If it is not Insaaf, it only Claims it is Insaaf, then it is not Islam. As an example, welfare state is Insaaf, so it conforms with Islam, zero tolerances for crime, regardless of position is Insaaf, so it Conforms with Islam. Insaaf can only survive in a society as a package, across the board. Punishment should also be handed out to those in power for laundering out, rigging election, evaded taxes, defaulted loans, no matter who they are, otherwise Insaaf in the case of the mauls a will remain Insaaf. It will lose its validity
lets see the governments resolve.
IK could have cleaned the country off this filth with his tsunami.. but.. vote bank is important.
he has learned so many followers too
I hope Jibran gets a committed support from the local community and judiciary to have a meaningful outcome of this effort. Looks like a candle in the wind-Good luck
Why make a mockery of Justice System or it's tool...like an arrest warrant.... when nothing will happen to an Islamic Cleric in Pakistan? It is not possible. Pakistan even cannot punish the killer of Punjab Governor, a high Government Official, instead even in Jail, he being treated like a celebrity as he was treated such outside a Court of Law. Dawn, I beg you to publish my comments. It has no anti-Islam, no anti-Muslim, no anti-Islam component. Just commenting on the the Justice System and how Pakistan's Justice System and arrest warrant gives a bad name to these processes all over the world. Dawn you are esteemed newspaper, is it not?
One of The Thorn In the Neck is finally treated as it should have been long ago. "Subhaan Allah" "Der Aiyai Durast shahayd Aiyai"
@Indian we are united, that's why we stand strong despite enemies trying everything to harm us.
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At the end nothing will actually happen and he will continue to preach hate and Stone Age mentality
Two different ideologies are fighting. Let's see who wins.
Only after the arrest of Abdul Aziz, a ray hope can be seen...
Great job Jibran. I hope this serves as a first to arrest many more hate mongers in the country.
I hope he doesn't get free like Malik Ishaq.
Couple of FIR are also registered against Nawaz & Shabaz also can some body arrest them too
This man and his malicious ideology should have been stopped a long time back.
Good job. Excellent work by civil society's members.
Hope this is the beginning of a new (positive) era! Live Long Pakistan!!
That's the revenge of one kid murder only..... rest should be coming.
@Ganga Din don't wait to see who wins? Sitting on the fence is not a solution. Take a stand.
This decision should be culminated at its logical end !
Bravo ! Thousands more to go.
Put this hate monger away for good. We will not tolerate this nonsense anymore
At least there are few courageous people are still out there. Good work Jibran. This movement be spread to all other cities and similar elements should be identified and punished.
Great move. God bless protesters. Elimination of terrorism is only possible if entire civil society plays their effective role. Govt and security forces pay respect to civilians needs. Long live PK.
Great Job Jibran.....keep it up
@sk Give your cynicism a rest. Things can and hopefully will change. People are risking a lot for it. Your pessimism does not help.
This is actually a very positive sign. I'm positive about it. Pakistani's are rising against hate.
Ye Cheez!
@dolphin FIR does not meant to arrest somebody, arrest warrant means though.
Let's make an example out of such enemies of the state and our nation
@Sk It will give strong message to many other of state's response on this issue and atleast they will refrain themselves from even giving moral support to extremists. It is great symbolic win over hardliners indeed.
Not before time. However, security should be beefed up to protect Jibran Nasir and Judge Jawad from the burqa mullah's henchmen. The bigoted cowards have no respect for civil society and the writ/rule of law, and know only the modern (Kalashnikov) version of what in the old days was known as Rule .303.
Best Wishes For Nasir.
@Azad Khial
I second that. No need to be pessimistic. First time Pak is looking different. Keep it up. Best wishes from across the border.
Allah bless you and keep you in his protection. Keep up the good work. All hate monger must go. Let Pakistan become a normal society again!!
I hope police can arrest him
The courage showed by the members of civil society and Mr. Jibran is commendable. In the wake of the threats hurled by the cleric and his supporters. It becomes imperative that Mr. Jibran brings this on record so that an FIR is registered against Abdul Aziz in case any harm be to him or other members of the civil society who had been participating in the protest.
Why police needs arrest warrant just for investigation? Investigation Officer should simply visit Lal Masjid and question Mr. Abdul Aziz. He can also be summoned through his employeer, the CDA, headed by Ch Nisar.
Pass a law by a constitution that hate speech against Government will be taken as crime with 5 years penalty and then crack down all clerics who violate the law. This empty arrest is useless.
You blow my kids and then brag about it . put him behind bars no matter what happens . He has the guts to say he will resist . How dare you coward !! These people have given our beautiful religion a bad name . We the people of Pak shun these idiots and the process has begun . Enough is enough !!!!
I recommend that the GOP setup a Kala Pani like jail just for people like him. Preferably in Siberia!
He will resist arrest , Open challenge to the Police and court system of Pakistan, He will resist Arrest and what will police / Law and order will do in the capital of Pakistan. If nothing then its time to move out of Pakistan and get citizen ship of another country. Then anyone can be above the law and it will be considered a law less country. It will be a big Shame. NO MERCY NO PRISONERS if you wanna bring changes in Pakistan.
I agree with Lal masjids spokesmman why can't we arest people involved in model town massacre, that's put question mark on judiciaries role.
@Dr. Thats right. It will set precedent.
""Shoot him on site" if he "resists arrest" and "all the rest of the "Mad Mullahs" will "fall in line" No need to be "soft anymore"
Judiciary in action after long time constructive criticism by society.
Great effort Mr. Jibran. You did your part, lets see what NS does?
Great news. Be tough, so that nobody dares to repeat Peshawar. The very thought of so many children dying, makes my eyes mist even today. Grieving nation will bless you.
Bismillah Allaho Akbar.
We need to snatch back our Pakistan from these mullahs and hate mongerers. Sooner the better for pakistan.
Imran khan and PTI should learn "Courage " from Jibran who single handedly stand against terrorist while these so called leaders failed to condemn terrorists
Let's hope he doesn't escape this time. Musharraf was too lenient with him.
After this arrest, this mullah must not be released for the sake of peace in our country
Best news after a long time for the country. Please arrest him and make such an example of this creature that no one can threaten people like Jibran in the future. Hats off Jibran.
I think it's a good beginning by the civil society of Pakistan. They should also protest against Army's meddling in internal affairs of the country and their proxy war strategy. It is the Generals who have taken the country to such a sad state.
Good news.....next will be the turn of TTP apologists Insha-Allah.
@Khan : My stand is very simple. Disband the army and the police to save Pakistan. Let people decide what kind of Pakistan they want.
@Tahir Malik Ishak is back in jail.
While the law takes its course, the government should take immediate symbolic steps which are long overdue: dismiss him from any government post and cancel any official benefits to him like a residence or allotment of plots etc. Also, Shuhada foundation should be dislodged from Lal Masjid as they are starting another illegal occupation. The so-called Osama Bin Laden library should be demolished and replaced with a monument for the kids of APS.
I think our policy makers have realized now the need to eliminate hate mongers.
Can't disagree with him on model town...
Bravo Mr Jibran! We are proud of you, every peace lover should follow you.
Fantastic news. He is the perfect candidate to be tried under the new military courts
@Sk no indian, its not like that
@Azad Khial I hope that you are right and I am wrong
Right step towards better future....
beware, he might again escape wearing a burqa
Salute to Jibran Nasir, he is an asset for our country.May Allah protect and bless him always.
Good. He should never have been released in the first place.
It seems Pakistan is heading towards the Great Change in the hisotry. Pray it would not take a U-Turn. The cost they paid on this 16 is more than enough.
Litmus test for those calling to eliminate terror.
Take away all haters, thank you.
good job done by civil socity but nothing will happen.
People like Maulana Abdul Aziz must be banned for life, from public appearances, who misuse freedom of speech.
He should never have been released, he should be put on trial for 2007. He is quite clearly a traitor
This Cleric should be arrested and tried by military court!
Why Not Arrested?
@Ganga Din it's more like good vs evil
@Khan agree 100%
All hats up for Jibran Nasir. We are with you.
Do these folks like Jibran Nasir have protection by the state?
Great job jibran and his friends
@Steve I'll second that. Time to stop appeasing these taleban supporters. I bet he is fostering suicide bombers inside there
This suicide Maulana be kept in security immediately, Jail or home arrest, should no be allowed to give any statements in media. His suicide brigades be counted for and listed
Mr. Moulana Abdul Aziz misusing his freedom. We can understand what he preaches from the mosque. They does alarming harm to the society by siting on such a position.
If people rise up they will win against Terrorists and their supporters.
Civil society has done its job, now its upto the LEAs to implement the decision. A Litmus test if the government is serious in dealing with terrorism or not. Well done Jibran Nasir and all civil society activists.
Power to the people, no politician or military can change Pakistan. Only the people can bring about positive change. Stop waiting for a saviour. Great work Jibran.
Great job Jiban Nasir and company. People leaving comments that nothing will happen etc etc, do you part and instead of leaving those comments do something about it and join the protesters. Its your duty, more action and less talk is what is needed by all.
Still not arrested, i am await when he will be behind bars.
@Khan "@Ganga Din don't wait to see who wins? Sitting on the fence is not a solution. Take a stand."
You are absolutely right! The inaction perpetuates the status quo. Each and every Pakistani needs to decide what it is they stand for, then take action. There is no grey area here.
@Azad Khial @sk Things can and hopefully will change. People are risking a lot for it.
Very good. Well done Jibran and Civil Society....keep it up
He needs to be sent to a re-education camp in China.
Who is going to arrest him? Last time I heard the police were protecting him.
Get hold of maulvis who are involved in politics of hate, put them in a boat and sink it in deep sea.
Lesss than 1% of population terrorising 99%. It happend once before in Nazi Germany.
Bravo to Jibran Nasir and the Civil Society for standing firm.
I am happy to see some positive changes in Pakistan. I hope now Pakistan will move forward without taking U turn.
Be United.
why his people has weapons standing behind a cleric ? how come they got licensed ?
Qadam barhao Raheel Sharif, qom aap ke sath hai.
Seven years ago the media and the status quo politicians turned on Musharraf for trying to put this rabid cat in his cage, seven years and 60000 lives later, I hope the nation is much smarter. The Army should take a bold action and all those holding a ticket to paradise should be invited to come and protect him.
He didn't condemn but he clearly said that Peshawer incident was wrong, should not have happened. I think media is cherry picking only one sentence out of context. This is wrong. I have myself listened to the talk show.
Why are we inciting and creating bigger problems instead of resolving them. If he is saying the Peshawer incident was wrong and is not justified, then why this? Is it good for Pakistan to create more incitement? NO.
This is the time. Justice must be served. No hate preaches must be tolerated. Save Pakistan!
Catch him before he reaches for his burka!
Name of the Judge should never be allowed to print.
There are no ideologies anymore. Are you with us or against us? People who kill our children must pay and no matter what ideology they follow. We as a nation must honor those children's sacrifices and we want these criminals and their supporter to pay the price.
one of the mistakes done by General Pervaiz Musharraf, to leave this idiot during Lal Masjid operation....If he was also killed during that operation this FITNA will not arise this day......just imagine that if his fanatic brother still live today than what happen???.......more threats to local citizens, more blasts and more innocent human loss.................Just interview any of the student from that madrassa and you can easily feel the heat of hatred this guy is pumping in innocent kids................We demand that this mosque should immediately be taken over by State and madrassa should be converted into school or college.
Please do not single out Jibran. By sungleing him out you are jeopardizing him his and collective effort. Great job by the civil society of Pakistan.
Hang him to death to save Pakistan.
Right step in right direction. All creadit goes to Jibran. May God bless you for your efforts. You are the man!!!
Also, it is up to us not to let the horriffic memory of Peshawar attack go away and keep reminding ourself so that we always do the right thing no matter where and who are the attackers.
In the USA you learn about an arrest warrant when the police show up at the door - in Pakistan apparently the police read about it in the newspaper and nobody ever shows up at the alleged criminals door.
Arrest and hang this mulla.
@Steve ... wow, non-pragmatic and dictatorial. from USA ?
This is just the beginning. The civil society will need to ensure that their mosques are not used to spread hatred anymore. Civilians will need to stand up in mosques if they see the Imam delivering negative speeches. The government should ban the use of loud speaker for all activities other than Azaan and if the civil society sees that their mosques are violating it then they should take corrective actions. This will need to be a joint venture if we want it to succeed.
@saeed exactly
This man is the founder of all terror organisations in Pakistan including TTP. He won the sympathies of terrorists after Musharraf ordered to attack Lal Masjid. He should not be set free and should not be made hero by hanging him.
@zaki FIR does not allow the arrest; it is the court ordered arrest warrant that will be used here. The Lahore FIR's did not produce any arrest warrants. So, this is the difference between these two cases. If FIR was supposed to allow arrest then anybody who have issue with me for any reason will file a FIR against me and I will be jailed for nothing. Court need to hear the merit of the complaint.
only half work is accomplished,his arrest would be a challenge for the govt.The govt needs guts like that of musharraf to take action against such criminal elements. The govt ought to display some valiance because all the nation is against this cleric which was not the case in musharraf's era.
@Ganga Din Ideology war is not important. More important is humanity and peaceful co-existence. Misguided so called religious Ideology which does not care about innocent children's life does not desrve to win. I am sure allah's followers shall follow correct Islamic ideology which is for peace and harmonious co-existence and shall reject the hate and violence promoted by misguided extremists. This incident surely shall be turning point for Pakistan and extremist mindset of few Pakistanis, surely exremists shall loose children's sacrifice shall not be wasted.
Good! But does any body have the balls to do it?
Unlikely the government will support his arrest - beardwalas are off limits to all politicians regardless of what they say or the obscene activities they get up to. Civil society and the military need to be working closer together to rid themselves of the cult of violent mullahism.
Nothing is going to happen. The court also issued warrant of arrest against Imran Khan and Tahirul Qadri, were they arrested at all?
I don't think govt. will dare to arrest Aziz.
it should not just be him but also his supporters that need to be arrested.
Arrest and put him behind bars for good.
We need thousands of more Jibran and saqibs if we want to come out of this dark time.
My salute to both of you and your supporters.
May you remain safe and sound for a very time to serve Pakistan.
Unfortunately arrest will only make a statement, it is not the solution. The solution is a counter narrative, which is responsibility of the govt. The narrative is present and already shaped by several scholars (who weer forced to leave the country). Once we defeat their narrative have the correct principals of Islam established and accepted than only the victory can be called.
I hope the justices show similar diligence on FIRs against the accused in massacre in model town, those accused on Islamabad & faisalabad Killings
In reality, everything boils down to two ideologies, narrowing down or filtering down , insaf & oppression. If insaf wins, then only oppression dies, no other way . Islam is Insaaf. If it is not Insaaf, it only Claims it is Insaaf, then it is not Islam. As an example, welfare state is Insaaf, so it conforms with Islam, zero tolerances for crime, regardless of position is Insaaf, so it Conforms with Islam. Insaaf can only survive in a society as a package, across the board. Punishment should also be handed out to those in power for laundering out, rigging election, evaded taxes, defaulted loans, no matter who they are, otherwise Insaaf in the case of the mauls a will remain Insaaf. It will lose its validity
lets see the governments resolve.
IK could have cleaned the country off this filth with his tsunami.. but.. vote bank is important.
he has learned so many followers too
I hope Jibran gets a committed support from the local community and judiciary to have a meaningful outcome of this effort. Looks like a candle in the wind-Good luck
Why make a mockery of Justice System or it's tool...like an arrest warrant.... when nothing will happen to an Islamic Cleric in Pakistan? It is not possible. Pakistan even cannot punish the killer of Punjab Governor, a high Government Official, instead even in Jail, he being treated like a celebrity as he was treated such outside a Court of Law. Dawn, I beg you to publish my comments. It has no anti-Islam, no anti-Muslim, no anti-Islam component. Just commenting on the the Justice System and how Pakistan's Justice System and arrest warrant gives a bad name to these processes all over the world. Dawn you are esteemed newspaper, is it not?
One of The Thorn In the Neck is finally treated as it should have been long ago. "Subhaan Allah" "Der Aiyai Durast shahayd Aiyai"
@Indian we are united, that's why we stand strong despite enemies trying everything to harm us.