PM announces Rs10mn grant for Amjad Sabri's family
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday announced a Rs10 million grant as financial support for the family of famed qawwal Amjad Sabri.
In a statement released from his office, the PM also said the federal government will bear the educational expenses of Sabri's children.
Related: Famed qawwal Amjad Sabri gunned down in Karachi
"The Loss of Amjad Sabri at the hands of coward terrorists is a loss of whole pakistan. His contribution through promotion of love and tolerance all around the world is unmatched and unparalleled in recent times. People of Pakistan loved him and will remember him as a goodwill ambassador of Pakistan around the world," said a statement released from the prime minister's office.
FIR registered
Station House Officer (SHO) of Sharifabad police station on Thursday night registered a First Information Report (FIR) on behalf of Azmat Farid Sabri, against unidentified attackers of slain qawwal Amjad Sabri.
SHO Arif Razzak told Dawn the FIR has been registered under Sections 302 (premeditated murder), 324(attempted murder), 34 (common intention) of Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) and 7-ATA (Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997).
"Section 324 has been invoked because later on it was learned that a woman, identified as Mariam, stated to be a nurse, was also injured during the firing. She was a passerby who sustained minor injuries on her shoulder," said the police official.
Famed qawwal Amjad Sabri was shot dead on Wednesday afternoon in a targeted attack on his car by armed motorcyclists in Liaquatabad.
The 40-year-old Sabri, son of qawwali maestro Ghulam Farid Sabri, was heading to a private TV channel to perform in a Ramazan transmission when he was attacked, police said.
They added that the masked hitmen spared his companion, Saleem, who was sitting next to him.
The qawwal was laid to rest today in the Paposhnagar Graveyard, next to his father Ghulam Farid Sabri.
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Jun 23, 2016 11:51pm
The nation would like to see proper investigation process, and identification and punishment for Amjad bhai's killer. No ifs and buts please ...
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Jun 24, 2016 12:02am
I guess time has come that people of Pakistan collect 10 ml rupees for someone else
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Jun 24, 2016 12:10am
Nice step by the govenment.
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Jun 24, 2016 12:33am
Once upon a time a policeman was beating a poor... and poor asked why are you beating me? Any offense?
Policeman said: your offense is that you are poor...
Rs 10 million? Seriously...
They say the rich die richer.
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Jun 24, 2016 12:41am
If only we could've used all these Rs. 10 Million to actually keep our national treasures alive, rather than to pacifying grieving relatives. Shame.
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Jun 24, 2016 12:42am
Instead of giving money why don't PM does something about gun control. Almost a year ago PM said he will make Pakistan gun free. Or was that just a joke to fool people?
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Jun 24, 2016 12:44am
Not bad for the cost of life Mr Prime Minister.
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Jun 24, 2016 12:49am
That is a good announcement. But people of Pakistan can live in peace. When there would be a functional police system in Pakistan. When terrorists and spies would be stopped at the border. When unwanted foreigners would stop strolling pakistani streets, killing and harming pakistani citizens?
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Jun 24, 2016 12:57am
Govt response to human life is monetary compensation, life is cheap in Pakistan.
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Jun 24, 2016 12:57am
So 10 million rupees solves everything, appalling response from the government.
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Jun 24, 2016 12:59am
So that is what a life is worth in Pakistan?
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Jun 24, 2016 01:01am
People want security Stability and justice not handouts from the government.
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Jun 24, 2016 01:22am
Please for God sake run the government seriously. Let CM Sindh should be made more active to improve the law and order condition in Karachi.Cancel all official Iftar parties with tax payers' money.
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Jun 24, 2016 01:26am
10m will not bring back this lost soul. Spend the money to find the culprits.
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Jun 24, 2016 01:31am
You will be remembered forever whenever anyone will talk about Qawwali or mystic music.
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Jun 24, 2016 01:34am
Wats the point of this grant
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Jun 24, 2016 01:47am
We want to know why the incident happened and what will government do to protect the lives of innocent people?
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Jun 24, 2016 01:48am
Well-done
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Jun 24, 2016 02:19am
Enforcing law and order in the country, including Liaqatabad is ultimately Prime Minister's responsibility and therefore he must resign immediately. No ifs and buts, please.
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Jun 24, 2016 02:33am
What about all the poor people who loose someone every day to terrorism.
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Jun 24, 2016 02:50am
Charity is not a solution. Implement law and order, or just resign, Mr. Prime Minister.
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Jun 24, 2016 03:03am
To fight the terrorist, we need a holistic approach....political, military social, spiritual and economic.
And a first class intelligence....unmatched anywhere.
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Jun 24, 2016 03:04am
Good gesture from NS for his family.
RiP Amjad Sabri.
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Jun 24, 2016 03:05am
which the family would never get
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Jun 24, 2016 03:14am
as if this will make up for government's complete failure. Most likely the money wont ever get paid and goverment committment will be forgotten 1 year from now.
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Jun 24, 2016 03:22am
Do we have any PM??
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Jun 24, 2016 03:22am
1 crore is nothing! This is only 1 year earning of Farid Sabri! Shame on you PM!!
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Jun 24, 2016 03:44am
I don't understand as to how and under which rule such money is given? I wish such money was given by the murderers when caught. Else, it was ascertained first as to whether the family is really in need of money in all such cases. Throwing away money for political point scoring by various government is not appreciated.
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Jun 24, 2016 03:46am
Nawaz Sharif thinks every thing is money.
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Jun 24, 2016 03:48am
PM should announce financial support and free education for the families and children of all the victims of target killing, violence and terrorism. Why such support for famous figures only. Aren't other victims and their families/children are human and Pakistanis?
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Jun 24, 2016 03:54am
PM of which country and from where this donation announcement is made from?
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Jun 24, 2016 03:55am
That was the last thing Mr. Sabri needed.......shows the utter disconnect our leaders have with the people.
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Jun 24, 2016 04:07am
Ban people covering their faces riding motorbikes. It is the common method of all assailants to disguise their identity.
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Jun 24, 2016 04:55am
Too little, too late.
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Jun 24, 2016 05:15am
This is indeed a sad incident and not only a human being was murdered but his family also lost a provider. However, the government should also provide similar support to other victims of terrorism.
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Jun 24, 2016 05:21am
Good step.
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Jun 24, 2016 05:52am
Address the problem PM please, rather distributing your panama leaks money in the name of charity.
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Jun 24, 2016 06:05am
O Mr PM, he needs justice on the day of judgement you will be answerable
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Jun 24, 2016 06:19am
Why not compensation for pour people whom have lost lives either in sucide attacks or target killings.
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Jun 24, 2016 06:35am
The ultimate duty of our PM of state to announce grant after any murder.
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Jun 24, 2016 06:37am
Humanity has been robed by cowards. May Almighty grant AFS highest rewards for his short yet meaningful life.
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Jun 24, 2016 07:01am
Well done. It is a nice gesture and recognition of Amjad's contribution to our society. His voice and Qawali musics have charmed millions of people around the world.
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Jun 24, 2016 07:09am
This says a lot about our "rulers'" mindset: money is the answer to everything! What about accountability? The rule of law is dead as is the nation's conscience
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Jun 24, 2016 07:37am
Something is better than nothing, it's a humble gesture by the government, it should have accompanied with a firm resolve to capture the perpetrators of this heinous crime as well.
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Jun 24, 2016 07:48am
@سے Shaam (Hanafi) I disagree. This is tantamount to buying your way out. Enforce the law of the land. Anything else would be unacceptable to people of conscience
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Jun 24, 2016 08:53am
@Karachitee , What ??
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Jun 24, 2016 08:55am
@kp , Never happy!!!!!!!!
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Jun 24, 2016 09:24am
I am not against this step,but does government also ensure substantial amount of money or secured job for a family member of victim for each citizen killed in such cases?
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Jun 24, 2016 12:15pm
Will this 10 million be from his personal account?
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Jun 24, 2016 12:17pm
10 million won't bring their father, husband, son and brother back. A thorough investigation needs to be done to catch the culprits. To start with investigate those who were upset with Amjab Sabri as he refused to participate in their function. This will be a good starting point.
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Jun 24, 2016 02:28pm
PM should also donate same amount or more(if the can effort it) from his personal wealth to (Shaeed) Amjad Sabri's family and find the killers who are responsible.
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Jun 25, 2016 06:21pm
It is indeed shameful that the price of an artiste's life in the eyes of the powers that be is a mere 10 million rupees for the rest of his family to survive.
Our heads are bowed in shame that a man touted by the PM's office as : "The Loss of Amjad Sabri at the hands of coward terrorists is a loss of whole pakistan. His contribution through promotion of love and tolerance all around the world is unmatched and unparalleled in recent times. People of Pakistan loved him and will remember him as a goodwill ambassador of Pakistan around the world," said a statement released from the prime minister's office.What about the education and health expenditure for his family? what about their clothing and food? Is 10 million enough? But - how can one shame the shameless !
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Jun 25, 2016 06:24pm
@kp Obviously it was a joke - these gestures are always jokes , in really poor taste.
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