Activist Jibran Nasir freed by police after arrest near CM House
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KARACHI: Lawyer and activist Mohammad Jibran Nasir, who has been leading protesters in Karachi against activities of the banned Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ), was freed by the police after he had been arrested on Thursday from near the Chief Minister House.
Other civil society activists who had been arrested have now also been released.
The activist tweeted after his release, stating that the govt did not follow the due process of law and had failed to take action against the ASWJ.
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Earlier while speaking to Dawn over the telephone, Nasir had said that he had been arrested and accused the government of providing security to members of the ASWJ at a rally today. Nasir had also tweeted about being taken under arrest.
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Speaking about Nasir's arrest, DIG South Zone Khalique Shaikh told Dawn that the activist had been "picked up by the police. He was given the option to carry out a peaceful protest but acted violently. He was stopping vehicles passing by; he also got into a scuffle with the police and threw away barricades placed by the authorities".
"This is why we have arrested him," Shaikh said.
Also read: Civil society protesters end sit-in after govt assurance
Jibran had announced a sit-in today again near the CM House after a rally was organised for Thursday by ASWJ, an organisation banned by the government in Feb 2012.
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“The ASWJ organised a rally today under police protection,” the activist said, adding that the security given to the banned group was illegal, compelling him and his fellow protesters to react.
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| ASWJ activists during a rally near CM House. -DawnNews screengrab |
Nasir claimed that as soon as he announced his protest, the ASWJ also diverted their rally towards CM House.
“The rally of ASWJ, a banned outfit, is heading towards CM House. Perhaps Sindh government may give more respect and attention to the demands of terrorists,” he wrote on his Twitter account.
Speaking to Dawn, Nasir said: “ASWJ has publicly threatened members of the civil society through its Twitter account.”
However, spokesman for ASWJ Umar Muavia has denied Nasir's allegations.
“There was no police protocol with our rally, nor did we threaten Jibran or any other civil society member,” Muavia told Dawn via telephone.
Today's developments come a day after a 31-hour-long sit-in staged by civil society members near the CM House ended with the government accepting the terms put forward by the protesters to publicly ban activities of the ASWJ. The sit-in had been under way at the PIDC intersection where the protest was being staged since Monday over the Shikarpur tragedy.
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Feb 05, 2015 08:05pm
Well done Jibran; hats off to you for standing against these terrorists and inept government.
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Feb 05, 2015 08:11pm
I think Sindh Govt should allocate a place for protesters e.g. Hyde Park. Apart from differences, it's Administration responsibility to hear grief from civil society? else don't blame on boots cause they will crawl in to take control?
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Feb 05, 2015 08:13pm
I know he's doing everything in good faith but he is setting a bad precedent from a legal point of view. How can the government arrest someone under the pressure of a sit in or a street protest? Why did we criticize IK so much then? He should probably team up with the best lawyers in the country and start a legal battle.
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Feb 05, 2015 08:15pm
This is a new low of PPP's provincial govt instead of arresting members of banned orgs who are openly inciting violence Sindh govt is arresting civil society members for their protest against brutality of religious extremists.
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Feb 05, 2015 08:16pm
Wish I was there to help....
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Feb 05, 2015 08:17pm
Shameless government of Sindh
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Feb 05, 2015 08:21pm
Sindh is fast becoming a free zone for these extremists
The PPP government is impotent in dealing with ASWJ and all other terror groups.
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Feb 05, 2015 08:22pm
Pakistan does not deserve people like Jibran Nasir. What a sorry nation that will not stand up for justice and are apologist for terrorist groups
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Feb 05, 2015 08:22pm
Well done bro
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Feb 05, 2015 08:23pm
Aweome man!!!!
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Feb 05, 2015 08:23pm
Jibran Nasir is not the hero Pakistani society wants, but he's the hero it needs.
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Feb 05, 2015 08:24pm
This shows how bold and dedicated our local and federal governments are; they only arrest the innocent who can't harm them.
everyone need to show up at the CM House to show solidarity with the innocent victims of terrorism.
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Feb 05, 2015 08:27pm
So Maulana still free and Jibran is arrested? Shows where our priorities are
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Feb 05, 2015 08:30pm
Oh sure. Arrest Jibran Nasir but do not touch the Lal Masjid whose warrant for arrest is already out.
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Feb 05, 2015 08:33pm
ASWJ is another name for an internationally known terrorist organization Lahskare Jhangvi
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Feb 05, 2015 08:37pm
@Jibran: You are a courageous man.
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Feb 05, 2015 08:40pm
You've nabbed the wrong guy.
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Feb 05, 2015 08:43pm
Banned outfits are taking out rallies and their so called mullahs roaring in masajide zarar, terrorists like saulat mirza not being hanged due to political clout but Jibran Nasir arrested for daring to call a spade a spade. We still believe that our govt and establishment is sincere in fighting the war against terrorism. Pakistan Zindabad.
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Feb 05, 2015 08:44pm
SHAME on the government. Arresting these innocent people while those in Lal Masjid remain untouched.
Well done, government, what a fantastic job u just did,
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Feb 05, 2015 08:44pm
People like jibran are the only hope for Pakistan....
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Feb 05, 2015 08:44pm
Jibran is arrested, Abdul Aziz walks free. That tells the story of Pakistan today.
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Feb 05, 2015 08:47pm
In our Country these Gov people r Hypocrite. Well done Jibran you are doing some serious work. Im with you. you are good man Allah protect you.
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Feb 05, 2015 08:47pm
Are ASWJ and JuD banned? Can the interior ministry let the people of Pakistan know, please !
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Feb 05, 2015 08:58pm
In the picture, just look at the expressions of the police officer and it tells you everything that is wrong with Pakistan.
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Feb 05, 2015 08:59pm
Jibran, welldone for standing for the truth.people like you are rare amongst us.
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Feb 05, 2015 09:02pm
So they arrest Jibran, but Maulalol Abul Aziz, who has an arrest warranted issued against him sits comfortably in Lal Masjid.
This country is ridiculous.
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Feb 05, 2015 09:14pm
Hats off to you, Sir for your courage in standing up to these people. Had I been in your place I would not have had the guts. Respect, brother.
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Feb 05, 2015 09:16pm
brave soldier of the victims of terrorists..
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Feb 05, 2015 09:18pm
I struggle to understand the logic Pakistani government use to justify & protect terrorists, while ordinary people suffer. Why this pro TTP banned outfit is allowed to carry on & why Lal Masjid is not shut down??? In any other country that would have been the first step, authorities would have taken. A complete failure of PPP & PML N. They do not desrve to be in power.
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Feb 05, 2015 09:19pm
Well done. Jibbran.
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Feb 05, 2015 09:22pm
Anytime protestors come near residences or offices of the rich and powerful, the police springs into action.
The police should belong to the people in a democracy. In the US the district attorney and sherrif are elected individuals. Unlike our poor country where the thanaydaar is the pet dog of the influencial people of the area.
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Feb 05, 2015 09:23pm
Mullah's and their organizations are a nuisance and a drag on the progress of Pakistan. They are impeding progress by dragging this country back to stone age. Get rid of these Neanderthals.
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Feb 05, 2015 09:27pm
Why a Banned outfit such as ASWJ is allowed to Rally? What is the purpose of banning an outfit if they are allowed to continue the activities they were doiing otherwise?
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Feb 05, 2015 09:34pm
As long as we have Jibrans in our society, there is hope. That said, half of the nation blinded by misguided religious leaders. Media has a major role to play to help educate people.
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Feb 05, 2015 09:37pm
Pakistan in its recent history has rarely seen a young activist like Jibran Nasir who is courageous enough to stand up to religious extremists and bigots. Most of us condemn violence, but are too intimidated to do anything practical to stop it. Jibran Nasir is a national asset and the Sindh Government is very wrong in detaining him, while doing nothing to stopping those who promote hatred.
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Feb 05, 2015 09:38pm
Banned sympathisers of terrorists hold rallies while one sensible voice is arrested By this joke of a government...Just outrageous!! Release Jibran immediately, apologise and resign!!!
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Feb 05, 2015 09:43pm
ASWJ is a terrorist and sectarian organization and already banned, its infrastructure should be dismantled forthwith and its leaders arrested for ignoring the government ban and put behind bars. What is the point of banning an organization when it is remains active without fear. Keep up your word NS.
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Feb 05, 2015 09:45pm
I am ashamed Jibran. I wish that you remain strong and we get rid of ASWJ. This terrorist organisation has openly threatened us all and has been killing in the name of religion. May Allah be with you my dear brother.
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Feb 05, 2015 09:47pm
Jibran, You are among the few men, the few the braves.
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Feb 05, 2015 09:47pm
Terrorists are treated like innocent citizens, and those like Jibran who dare to speak out against the terrorists are incarcerated. This is the stupidity that has made Pakistan the butcher shop of the terrorist.
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Feb 05, 2015 09:56pm
Jibran you are the much needed light nation want to see at the end of the tunnel.
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Feb 05, 2015 10:02pm
Kay sung au qisht muqaeed hain aur sag azad. Bravo Pakistan!
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Feb 05, 2015 10:04pm
The educated, tolerant and peaceful people stand with Jibran Nasir and not with the Neanderthals who only respond in violence.
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Feb 05, 2015 10:06pm
everybody here appreciating jibran but when it comes to standing up with him he is left alone.
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Feb 05, 2015 10:06pm
What a joke!!! I doubt that anything is ever going to be fixed in Pakistan. No hopes left...
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Feb 05, 2015 10:08pm
We Pakistanis are a bunch of funny people. We arrest human rights activists and guardians of the rule of law while self declared terrorists roam freely and are accorded state patronage. We cry hoarse over teachers and doctors being allowed licensed weapons for self defense but are comfortable with terrorists and rogues like LalMasjid and Sipah Sahaba goons openly flaunting them.
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Feb 05, 2015 10:08pm
@Salman There is evidence that ASWJ is involved in speech inciting violence against minority community. I am sure you can access the information online. The demand is to act as per law, and apparently Sindh Government needs some public pressure to act as per law.
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Feb 05, 2015 10:12pm
This is Pakistan for you, banned outfit and extremist clerics: free. Civil society representative /protesters under arrest for violence
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Feb 05, 2015 10:25pm
Shame on the Govermenr to arrest its peaceful citizens. Don't they remember what they Nawaz a Co have done themselves at the court ? few years ago? This man is asking for the right things to be done. People have the right to protest the wrongful spending of our tax dollars. Make no mistake. The people who are indicting and placing Jibran in the cell, tomorrow the story will be reversed. And this time there will be no Musharraf to escort Nawaz bro and Peoples Party out of the country.
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Feb 05, 2015 10:27pm
Communist Party Chairman Engineer Jameel Malik strongly condemned the arrest of Jabran Nasir and other activists of Civil Society including two women by the Sindh Police. He demanded immediately release of all arrested members of the Civil Society.
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Feb 05, 2015 10:28pm
All these so called religious outfits need to be checked and banned accordingly. Most of these organizations are nothing but a cheap business stunt in the name of Islam to benefit few benefactors.
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Feb 05, 2015 10:33pm
So now the government is openly supporting the banned terrorist organizations. All the provincial and centre governments are partnering with terrorists and use them for their ulterior motives.
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Feb 05, 2015 10:37pm
Pak need more and more people like you may GOD BLESS YOU and your fellows
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Feb 05, 2015 10:39pm
hats off Jibran & civil society.banned,outfit ASWJ leaders should be arrested.
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Feb 05, 2015 10:39pm
Mashallah Qadri bahir Jibran andar; what a country
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Feb 05, 2015 10:50pm
May Allah (AZW) keep brother Jibran and all our innocent Pakistanis safe from the evil which is every on our land and uproot that Evil from top to bottom ameen.
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Feb 05, 2015 10:52pm
Jibran is the Pakistani hero with out any doubt
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Feb 05, 2015 11:00pm
you showed up to be some one brave man
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Feb 05, 2015 11:00pm
Is anyone have proof that the protester are terrorists? To provide security to every citizen is the duty of the govt .To protest on the protection of people is rubbish.
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Feb 05, 2015 11:07pm
A Big shame on Sindh government for arresting protester instead of terrorists.
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Feb 05, 2015 11:15pm
Again PPP is making a big blunder.
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Feb 05, 2015 11:38pm
This is our government today....they jail the innocent.....and mollycoddle killers.
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Feb 05, 2015 11:39pm
Jibran Nasir....on a fast track to becoming the Prime minister in the near future.
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Feb 05, 2015 11:53pm
The Sindh Govt and / or LEAs had a good opportunity to arrest these supporters of a terrorist organisation ...but instead of arresting them the activist protesting against the terrorist group was arrested. Any more evidence needed ? that the Sindh Govt is actually with the terrorist groups and not against them ? And yet the rulers boast that all terrorists will be dealt with / punished !!
All the claims and announcements of action (war?) against terrorism is for public consumption only, nothing else. Another proof : Military courts have still..still not started to function. Why this delay ? Why be-fool the masses ?
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Feb 05, 2015 11:56pm
Jibran what you are doing should be done by all of us.
Hopefully your protest against these so called religious outfits will galvanize the civil society.
Well done. May god protect you
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Feb 05, 2015 11:56pm
This is what a real patriot and a hero looks like. May Pakistan produce thousands more Jibrans.
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Feb 06, 2015 12:08am
Somebody please do a sit-in for CM to step-down.
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Feb 06, 2015 12:16am
So when IK takes out a protest against any wrong doing and organizes a sit in, the same Jibran Nasir criticizes him. But now look the same guy is now resorting to the same methods which he himself was against. Preach what u pray bro. Now u understand that when u dnt get justice u have to turn to the streets. And i am not against his sit in. Its just that he himself should not criticize others om actions he does himself.
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Feb 06, 2015 12:21am
Shameless government is openly protecting terrorist organizations like ASWJ. How worst can it get?
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Feb 06, 2015 12:31am
If Mr. Nasir did indeed throw away the barricades, prosecute him - don't release him. This is the problem with Pakistan - the actual rule of law is never followed. In this case, Jibran Nasir protesting that the government implement its own laws was himself breaking the law!
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Feb 06, 2015 12:41am
Jibran Is Fighting For The Right Cause; against the extremists & hardliners Who are using mosques & madarsaas for hate mongering & supporting the perpetrators of Peshawar school attacks, he should get the support of all peace loving civilized people !!
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Feb 06, 2015 12:44am
These people have no shame for arresting Jibran. We need people like Jibran to become our leaders.
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Feb 06, 2015 12:47am
When Jibran brake the law than why Police let him go? Because he representing civil society he can do anything he like.
You cant stop terrorist by terrorizing others.
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Feb 06, 2015 01:04am
@Niaz Ahmad .. Very well said... He is not acting as civil society member.. Its definitely a political move..
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Feb 06, 2015 01:17am
@junaid Depends on what you are protesting against. Ask Imran Khan to protest against TTP and these sectarian groups and all us IK critics will join him without thinking twice.
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Feb 06, 2015 01:40am
Shame on you Karachi police. Shame on you MQM walas . MQM should be in front protesting against his arrest , illegal encroachments like Bilwal house blockade and like. Shame shame shame.
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Feb 06, 2015 01:42am
@Salman And where will he get money for this bro. This should be done by the largest party in Karachi who have become totally irrelevant in Karachi politics. thanks to clever tactics by Zardari.
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Feb 06, 2015 01:44am
Jibra , be careful. these terrorists are ruthless. We pray for your good health and safety.
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Feb 06, 2015 02:05am
When will people realize that it is now time to act and not sit down in our home.
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Feb 06, 2015 02:28am
this is such a positive development from pakistan after so long...we have begun to recognize the devils we created and started calling them devils
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Feb 06, 2015 03:15am
Let's take a lie test. Shame on ppp, Zardari and Bilawal. When you have politician like you don't need any enemy. Al Qaeda ISIS aswj al nusra are same, the whole world knows it. PPP is in bed with them
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Feb 06, 2015 03:19am
Amazing!!!!! A govt. so weak that they cannot stop a banned outfit from showing its force. Pakistan govt has no writ and filled with impotent authority! Well done Jibran!!!
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Feb 06, 2015 03:28am
My hats off to you Jibran. You are risking your life to fight (non-violently) for the rule of law and trying to save Pakistan from the clutches of these mullah thugs. Too bad the leadership of our country has its priorities wrong and sees you as the enemy of the state.
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Feb 06, 2015 03:54am
I thought ASWJ is banned party.Ban all this kind of parties.
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Feb 06, 2015 04:31am
@junaid "So when IK takes out a protest against any wrong doing and organizes a sit in, the same Jibran Nasir criticizes him. But now look the same guy is now resorting to the same methods which he himself was against. "
The difference is the cause. IK doing it for political gain. Does he (IK) do sit-ins against terrorist and mullahs??
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Feb 06, 2015 04:36am
He is brave but this is really insanity if he has no protection. He is in real danger. It is commendable to champion a good cause but pointless to get wacked for it.
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Feb 06, 2015 06:19am
A pak isreali called jibran?
The enemies of Islam and of Muslimeen.
Where's atc?
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Feb 06, 2015 07:01am
Don't know about ASWJ. some groups like Dr Tahirul Qadri & others are sufi non violent .
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Feb 06, 2015 07:08am
those who r banned r free to move and destroy the,society ... what a justice
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Feb 06, 2015 07:15am
Weldone police.also arrest shameless farooqi..they r thr worst hate promotors.
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Feb 06, 2015 07:16am
Only in Pakistan: An upstanding activist protesting against a gathering of a BANNED outfit gets arrested while the outlawed are free to go on thumbing their noses at government/authority! Laughing stock.
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Feb 06, 2015 08:18am
How many more incident required to learn the lesson ?? Government done nothing tangible to stop these extremist. I support you Nasir.
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Feb 06, 2015 08:40am
The police knows that if they manhandle or humiliate members of the civil society, there would be no violent reaction and nothing will happen to them. But if JI or JUI or ASWJ was protesting, the police would not have touched or said anything to a single protestor.
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Feb 06, 2015 08:43am
Jibran live long. You are a role model for our youth.
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Feb 06, 2015 08:55am
In as hugely populated a city as Karachi, only 30 people stood by Jibran. Even girls were arrested yesterday. We all must stand with them. Its better to light a candle than to curse the darkness, for others will follow suit, & the world will bathe in brightness.
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Feb 06, 2015 09:23am
How is it possible that with so many resources and such a big army government cannot get hold of ASWJ? Jibran, thank you for exposing it
@Salman I think you foregt that government never hesitate to arrest Christians on false charges like blasphemy. Here, there are proofs so why are they hesitant. SImilarly, Mullah Abdul Aziz''s past is not hidden from anybody. It was broadcasted live by Pakistani and International media that the militants had captured Laal masjid and library. So what kind of prrofs are required
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Feb 06, 2015 09:33am
Pakistanis are with you Jibran Nasir, infact we need more like you
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Feb 06, 2015 09:51am
@emjay so protesting for fair elections is wrong now? Ok this shows double standards of the civil society. U guys attack a guy for blocking roads through sit ins for a genuine cause but when one of urz does it for anothrr great cause u support him. Although he himself is blocking roads. Stop ur double standards please. If IKz siy ins are wronh by blocking roads then so is Jibranz. Nobody should be above the law then
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Feb 06, 2015 10:02am
@Salman it is not only sitin, ASWJ is banned organization and they have police protocol and security. As per our constitution banned organizations are not allowed to do any sort of protest or rally even if it is peaceful and in good faith. First they have fight a legal battle to take their name off the banned list, else any public gathering or publicaly announcement of association with such organisation is violation of law and arrest is legal step
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Feb 06, 2015 12:50pm
@Reem
Sorry, you are not representative of all or majority of the Pakistanis.
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Feb 06, 2015 12:52pm
@Aamir Khan
Leave the country if you don't like it and can't respect it.
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Feb 06, 2015 12:54pm
@Fahad
Demand punishment for the culprit in that case, not entire organisation.
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Feb 06, 2015 12:58pm
@muhammad
Why Abdul Aziz phobia? He will be punished if case proven. All those criticizing must give evidence if they have any, else no media campaign please. We should demand justice through prosecution, not persecution.
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Feb 06, 2015 01:06pm
@Indian
The cause is same Sir, both have own agendas. Don't be surprised if Jibran Nasir announces formation of a political party or joins one of the major parties. Who spends time and money for welfare in this part of the world except people like Edhi etc.
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Feb 06, 2015 01:11pm
@Salman
Yes sir, very valid suggestion, but then who would know Jibran Nasir? How would he get fame and who would fund him?
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Feb 06, 2015 01:18pm
@mike hasan USA
True; Dr Tahirul Qadri's PAT killed only a few of government functionaries and just occupied one government building.
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Feb 06, 2015 01:21pm
@Parvez
Very well diagnosed sir.
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Feb 06, 2015 01:27pm
@AJ
Sure, you take him.
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Feb 06, 2015 04:31pm
Jibran is a true hero
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Feb 07, 2015 04:47am
@junaid What are u talking about? It is not about blocking roads but about the reason u r protesting that I was pointing at. 30 people did not block any roads, they were sitting outside CM house. I asked you about the cause of IK's protest. He has never protested against extremist elements which, frankly, has cost him a large number of supporters. He needs to stop this appeasement of militants and terrorists by keeping mum on their activities and speak against them, and then will find a lot of us voting for him.
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Feb 07, 2015 04:50am
@Riaz Jibran Nasir is already a politician since he contested from NA 250 in 2013. So ofcourse he will contest again or form a political party. What is wrong with that? In fact we need ppl like him in our politics so people like me have someone to vote for.
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