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ISLAMABAD: Police on Saturday registered a case against senior journalist and TV anchor Hamid Mir on kidnapping charges, Dawn has learnt through sources.
The case has been registered in the light of the decision of the Islamabad High Court. The court had issued the order a few days ago on a petition filed by Shamama Malik, the widow of Khalid Khawaja, who had allegedly been kidnapped from his house in Islamabad’s G-10/2 sector in March 2010.
The FIR has been registered at the Ramna police station of the capital in response to the complaint lodged by Ms Malik in which she had alleged that Hamid Mir and Usman Punjabi with the help of their “hooligans” had kidnapped her husband Khalid Khawaja.
Later, Mr Khawaja was taken to North Waziristan, it stated, adding that on April 30, 2010, his bullet-riddled body was found in Karam Kot. The body was brought to Islamabad but autopsy was not conducted, the complainant states, adding: “my son lodged a complaint at Shalimar police station over the incident, but no action was taken, except registration of a report.”
“The police also did not record the version of my son,” Ms Malik alleges in her complaint. She claims that her deceased husband and Hamid Mir had differences over the Lal Masjid operation.
Due to the same reason, Hamir Mir and Usman Punjabi got Khawaja kidnapped and murdered, the FIR alleges. An audio conversation allegedly between Hamid Mir and Usman Punjabi over the issue has also been made part of the record at the Shalimar police station.
When contacted, Hamid Mir said it seemed to be a politically-motivated case aimed at blackmailing him. He complained that the court had issued the orders to the police without giving him an opportunity to present his viewpoint.
Published in Dawn, November 5th, 2017
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Nov 05, 2017 10:02am
Hamid Mir how can the case be politically motivated. Which political party do you belong to.
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Nov 05, 2017 10:17am
Black sheep among journalists, too?
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Nov 05, 2017 10:33am
Hamid Mir is an upright and honest journalist and framing him in a kidnapping case is utterly false. This is for sure politically motivated and there is absolutely no doubt about this.
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Nov 05, 2017 10:34am
A journalist should not participate in political activities
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Nov 05, 2017 10:37am
Ultra Hilarious: "She claims that her deceased husband and Hamid Mir had differences over the Lal Masjid operation. "
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Nov 05, 2017 10:38am
Journalists are not above and beyond the law, shouldn't be allowed take the cover of "freedom of speech" every-time one's come under scrutiny.. it's about time to face the music of accountability as well.
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Nov 05, 2017 10:40am
Why after seven years, and why Hamid Mir hasn’t been given an opportunity to present his viewpoint?
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Nov 05, 2017 10:42am
A biased journalist good at concocting conspiracy theories and sensationalism. But a good laugh for armchair gossip viewing. Jumped the band wagon and over-reacting on condemning Rangers presence at recent NS court hearing.
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Nov 05, 2017 10:44am
Hamid Mir, has always been political, very few journalists are doing journalism right in this country. And almost nonexistent journalists who are doing investigative journalism despite overwhelming corruption & crime even in PMLN government tenure.
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Nov 05, 2017 10:47am
@Sheraz Have you ever met him personally? Let the inquiry unfold. Why you guys start taking sides based on illusions.
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Nov 05, 2017 10:48am
@gullu Badsha .you really need to enlighten yorself.your comment shows you didnt understand the news
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Nov 05, 2017 10:49am
It's a concocted story....be confident
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Nov 05, 2017 10:50am
@Qasim .can you please inform us about the corruption of pmln govt.it will be better if there is proof.other wise we will have to accept the blame that imran is always on cocaine and is funded by the jews.no proof of it similar to what you said for pmln.
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Nov 05, 2017 11:00am
Good to see that in the process of "clean sweep" after politicians, it is journalists turn now.
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Nov 05, 2017 11:04am
You Pakistan's have some faith at least on a single person.
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Nov 05, 2017 11:07am
Hamid Mir been playing with fire for long time.
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Nov 05, 2017 11:12am
@Sheraz Are you sure about it, the Karachi drama happened and he walked out of hospital totally opposite of his previous school of thought. Now we know what he has been into... PTI guys always use to say bad about him, for once they may be right.
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Nov 05, 2017 11:17am
Hamid Mir was talking against Corruption Mafia PML-N for the last few months. Previously he was darling of the PML-N leadership.
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Nov 05, 2017 11:25am
The story about Hamid Mir doen't surprise me. Let the court decide and no one should be above the law. Mr Mir has been a biased journalist/anchor.
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Nov 05, 2017 11:26am
@Saood
"can you please inform us about the corruption of pmln govt."
OMG, Really!
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Nov 05, 2017 11:29am
Mr. Hamid denying the truth doesn't change the facts, telephoing recorded conversation is a potent question mark for invetagators.
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Nov 05, 2017 11:31am
Ah! the banana republic.. no wonder.
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Nov 05, 2017 11:45am
These guys are above the law. I know a few of them personally and the way they behave is horrendous.
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Nov 05, 2017 12:21pm
@Saood i don't know in which world you're living in, most likely a PMLN fantasy land. Anyway, Panama, Sharif families properties worth billions of rupees without a trace of proof of money trail? the dozens of companies set up by the Punjab Govt- latest corruption scandal of billions of rupees. The money given to IPP's without audit. The LNG contract- still the Govt is refusing to make the contract details public. The corruption in Multan Metro Bus project- Chinese have initiated the investigation. The corruption in Police - specially in Punjab. Oh, and please do not forget the 14 murders of model town- common Pakistanis were killed in broad daylight. I can go on and on about PMLN mafia :)
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Nov 05, 2017 12:22pm
Just stop believing on the stories of these so called journalists. Everyone goes after money. You pay them and see what can they do for you.
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Nov 05, 2017 12:55pm
@Sheraz hahaha
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Nov 05, 2017 12:55pm
@gullu Badsha tHE PARTY WHICH OBLIGES THE MOST.
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Nov 05, 2017 12:55pm
HmmmThis is cannot be right. He seems to be decent person.
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Nov 05, 2017 01:04pm
Unfortunately most of the journalists in this country have some kind of political inclination or bias and some are openly promoting one party and opposing the other. It is sad but true.
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Nov 05, 2017 01:07pm
@Qasim . oh oh bhai you missed chance to appear before whatsapp JIT and submit all evidences you had for your mentioned corruption by nawaz sharif. it would be easy for court to disqualify nawaz sharif and need not to bother to find Aqama and un received salary from his son.
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Nov 05, 2017 01:17pm
the game starts.
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Nov 05, 2017 01:21pm
The case may have some substance but timing of case lays some suspicion.
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Nov 05, 2017 01:34pm
Seems an incredlous story....a man who was first shot at is now being got at.
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Nov 05, 2017 02:03pm
@Sheraz very true. All upright and honest journalists have politically motivated cases against them since they all
Support one or the other political party. Only the corrupt journalists are unbiased and neutral in opinion. Journalists like hamid mir are just biased becuase they are so true to their profession!
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Nov 05, 2017 02:05pm
Thats the reflection of HM s real face!
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Nov 05, 2017 02:10pm
Money make power.
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Nov 05, 2017 02:10pm
Hamid Mir is a respectable journalist . Legal process should be unbiased.
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Nov 05, 2017 02:13pm
@Sheraz my friend dont judge the book by its cover
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Nov 05, 2017 02:19pm
It is hard to believe that Hamid Mir would do such a thing. He may be political, but he won't commit such a crime. Also, why the complainant woke up after seven years. It seems motivation by some of the opponents of Mr. Mir.
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Nov 05, 2017 02:34pm
interesting comments ...the bottom line is ..In seeking absolute truth we aim at the unattainable and must be content with broken portions....
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Nov 05, 2017 02:51pm
@Qasim please find the complete agreement of LNG on PSO website
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Nov 05, 2017 03:01pm
Anytime one of them gets caught, the shout "Politically motivated"! No, no, the matter pertains to an unresolved murder where one of the prime suspect got away because he with support of influential T.V. anchors who somehow managed the who sordid affair. What an irony! They all are big champions of the rule of law, justice for all, and talk, ad nauseam, about no one being above the law. Noble thoughts these, but I guess when they preach such ideas they are assuming exemptions for themselves, because the moment someone attempts to implement a system where all citizens are equal under the law, they all scream and start creating rifts among people who are gullible enough to start questioning the true motives of this. All those who heard the telephonic conversation between the accused one can not fail to recognize the voice of Mr. Hamid Mir. I still remember vividly who he considered worse than the "kafirs", instructing the caller about what should be done to that helpless man in their captivity, and let's not forget the fact that Mr. Khalid Khwaja the victim was on official duty serving the interest of our country. Since Hamid and his friends managed to create enough doubts about the true motives of the case and his role in it, let him have the benefit of this doubt but let's be fair and let the crime investigators do their job and prosecutors prove that Hamid Mir is guilty of the crime he is suspected of. Imagine a truly free and fair trial of someone who is one of the greatest advocate of equality under the law.
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Nov 05, 2017 03:04pm
This sort of application is directed only against the police for not registering an F. I. R. in a cognizable offence and does not require a notice to be given to an accused. Mr. Mir’s objection on this score is misplaced.
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Nov 05, 2017 03:14pm
@Sheraz Buddy, it's not about only kidnapping, the man is suspected of being an active accomplice in a murder of an innocent person on duty in the service of our country. Let's not get so excited and try to politicize the case. You can be rest assured that Hamid Mir would not like any one to create hurdles in the way of justice, all his career In the public life through TV and the print media he has been a great champion of the rule of law and justice for all. I am sure that you would also like Hamid want to see the law take its own course and justice be done. Hallelujah!
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Nov 05, 2017 03:18pm
How can Court givecan order with out first calling Hamid d Mir and listening to his view point.?
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Nov 05, 2017 03:41pm
He belongs to the Political Party of Hooligans. LOL .... For all those saying this is Poly Tika Lee motivated, just wait and watch .......... : ) There is more to cum.
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Nov 05, 2017 03:58pm
@Watch your step Well, I am not surprised. Journalists who rise to "glory", especially on TV where they are watched by millions of people, develop a sense of entitlement and that is exactly what is happening with Hamid Mir.
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Nov 05, 2017 04:15pm
@pervaiz Bhaijaan, not that fast. Hang on, a bit of patience won't hurt. You can be rest assured that there's more to come, much more. You can't be so naive to believe that all this fuss all this hue and cry is over 'aqama' thingy. These crooks know exactly what they have done and what tracks are there and trying hard to prevent arrival of chicken on way home to roost.
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Nov 05, 2017 04:39pm
Law should be for all.
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Nov 05, 2017 04:48pm
He should present himself before court and till that should stop being a journalist just like he has asked Ishaq Dar to step down pending resolution of cases against him
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Nov 05, 2017 04:58pm
Mr. Mir is a self-imposed political scholar of Pakistan. As a self-imposed political icon, until now none of us know what party he represents. It is shameful we have such a so called political thinker in country that have no respect to human rights.
I think GEO must take action against this opinionated scholar and fire him until he clear himself from court. We like to see his Open trial on TV….let’s call it media trial.
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Nov 05, 2017 05:08pm
@Qasim spot on!!!
Practically all journalists of Pakistan are in bed with one or the other political party
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Nov 05, 2017 05:08pm
Hamid mir is one of most reliable and trusted journalists there might be some conspiracy.
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Nov 05, 2017 05:09pm
Law should take its course arrest him first investigate snd then if he is innocent let him free. That wat he says about others isnt ?
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Nov 05, 2017 05:09pm
Who is Hamid Mir ,why it is a news and who care.
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Nov 05, 2017 05:16pm
just pressurizing tactics by pmln
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Nov 05, 2017 05:37pm
@Saood you have to be blind not to see PMLN corruption. Why did PIA fail? Why did steel mills fail? Why does of metro so high in Punjab as compred to KPK. Why does Nawaz gets VIP protocol even after getting disqualified? Remember it is money of the people of Pakistan.
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Nov 05, 2017 05:38pm
Very strange story it would be interesting to wait for the utcome.
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Nov 05, 2017 05:42pm
@a lmao!!!
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Nov 05, 2017 05:55pm
@Qasim very well said. .
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Nov 05, 2017 05:56pm
Now pmln tryin to frame hamid mir. Dont worry falsehood doesnt stay long XD
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Nov 05, 2017 05:56pm
@Saood come on man you are living in a fantasy of your own
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Nov 05, 2017 06:02pm
@gullu Badsha ,the people are so simple that they start blaming Hamid Mir on the base of an FIR. Why did she wait for so many years to file the case?
And Mir was targeted in Karachi many years ago but his case is still under investigation,and most likely will remain unsolved.
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Nov 05, 2017 06:15pm
Under article 10A ,4 AND PRINCIPLE OF NATURAL JUSTICE "AUTI ARTEM PARTEM" He must be granted right of hearing..but hc i think advertently or inadvertently didn't give him opportunity to put forward his point of view...after lapse of considerable time FiR was being to lodge so the court after examing contents of FIR should have heard the other side before passing the order...it is a cordial principle of law frutless litigation must be buried from its inception..nip the evil from bed...so if he wasnot provided opportuity court commit a big error dont perform the constitional duty...
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Nov 05, 2017 06:24pm
@Hani_Layyah .prove it because we giys have a culture of blaming each other with out proof.UTurns of imran is 1 clear example
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Nov 05, 2017 06:26pm
@Baber Gul - Biased? Courageous, in fact, dear sir.
Only he has the spine to name those 'who must not be named'.
This is the tragedy of Pakistan that it has only a few of such persons.
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Nov 05, 2017 06:32pm
@Bhavin Very good reply.!
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Nov 05, 2017 06:51pm
@Sheraz Court will decide about his honesty and nobility.
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Nov 05, 2017 06:52pm
The era of setting oneself above the law has gone.
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Nov 05, 2017 06:57pm
@Qasim: It has been estimated by experts that, on an average each and every member of the legislative assemblies spends at least Rs. 5 crores during the election campaigns as investment. They have no other expertise than mastering various corrupt practices and if selected, harvesting gold from every means that their corrupt minds can think of. They all make billions and make arrangements for their return in the next innings to do much more than what the do today.
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Nov 05, 2017 07:24pm
This is very untrue and intends to defame renowned journalist. Its motive seems to blackmail him to speak for in favour of hidden hands.
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Nov 05, 2017 07:49pm
If the allegations against Mir Hamid are proven, then, there are gangster and murderer amongst journalists too.
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Nov 05, 2017 08:18pm
Pakistani politics have become so muddy that it is difficult to say who is behind this or it is a genuine case.
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Nov 05, 2017 08:40pm
After politicians, now journalists! Looks like the military is going to take over again. After all, it has been almost a decade since last dictatorship.
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Nov 05, 2017 08:49pm
Case is in the court. Name the political party in your statement to the judge. Putting your case in social media will not bring any justice to you Mr. Mir.
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Nov 05, 2017 09:01pm
He is one of the prominent journalists in Pak -- please give him time to defend before forming an opinion.
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Nov 05, 2017 09:04pm
Hamid mir a very brave and honest journalist who never compromised on his principles whtever it cost him, "framing him on kidnaping charges" is nothing new.Ordeals he faced during his professional career r unprecedented in Pakistani journalism.
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Nov 05, 2017 09:29pm
@Safi It's a concocted story....be confident
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Nov 05, 2017 09:31pm
First they attempted to kill him. Now this. This is how Bhutto was trapped and then hanged.
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Nov 05, 2017 09:32pm
After btutally beating Noorani, the "namaloom afraad" are now after Hamid Mir.
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Nov 05, 2017 09:43pm
FIR is the right of every citizen. He must be stupid by stating that he should be given chance to explain his side first. He can tell his side now in court. Who knows from where he gets his income
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Nov 05, 2017 10:02pm
@Saood couldn't agree more. Blaming one side without proof and supporting the other side blindly is the reason for Pakistan demise.
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Nov 05, 2017 10:41pm
Looks like it is becoming across the board accountability, that is good.
It eliminates the probability of type 2 error or false negatives.
Even the mightiest, most conniving, most deceptive, the most entrenched in mafia, become helpless due to the elimination of type 2 error, and even if the play victim card it does help.
Type 2 error elimination strategy means using excessive evidence beyond the required sufficient evidence against those believed to be criminals by the courts and NAB.
Eliminating the probability of type 2 error by courts means they have already reached judgment based on sufficient evidence and they and that they mean business this time around.
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Nov 05, 2017 11:00pm
He has always stepped on the toes of the powers-that-be, the untouchables, the unaccountable, the sacred cows ( all expressions point to the same enitity ). I believe him that this is about retribution for talking 'too frankly'
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Nov 05, 2017 11:11pm
The Nawaz clan finally found a way to silence a critical and independent journalist with international reputation by fabricating a case which "happened" in the year 2010.
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Nov 05, 2017 11:36pm
Hamid Mir is honest and Good man.He can't do such act.
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Nov 05, 2017 11:36pm
lal masjid differences , hey! looks like a fake case.
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Nov 05, 2017 11:38pm
Some people want to shut his mouth as he is talking against people who assaulted Ahmad Noorani and other journalists.
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Nov 05, 2017 11:39pm
Hamid Mir is honest and respect ful personality.He has been involved to put pressure on him by some agencies I think.
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Nov 06, 2017 01:00am
Old and failed tactics to silence brave journalists like Hamid Mir. Won't last long.
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Nov 06, 2017 01:40am
@Sheraz The Court will deliver their verdict after the judgment.
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Nov 06, 2017 01:41am
Innocent until proven guilty or irrifuatable evidence in public view.
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Nov 06, 2017 01:42am
@Irfan_Sydney Hope next turns will be of General and judges as they are not above the law.
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Nov 06, 2017 02:32am
Looks like the Islamabad High Court like the rest of the state institutions are only serving the interests of the ruling party of PMLN who don't want the Truth to come out. Ordinay folks cases have been sidelined and delayed. They've been trying to frame Hamid Mir for a very long time.
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Nov 06, 2017 03:02am
This could not only be politically motivated but there is sadly also a possibility that the complainant might have developed severe psychological trauma after the death of her husband. Severe depression can sadly lead to delusional thinking at times.
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Nov 06, 2017 03:52am
@Sheraz There should be proper investigation about his involvement. No body is above the law. Some people in media have made lot of money and adventures after the freedom to media given by Musharraf and Hamid Mir is one of them.
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Nov 06, 2017 04:10am
Truth may prevail .
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Nov 06, 2017 04:49am
There must be impartial investigation and attack on Hamid mir and then counter Allegations by the injured through a channel must also be cleared for innocency as every one is innocent in the eyes of law except provided otherwise.
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Nov 06, 2017 05:03am
A hidden hand in Pakistan is going to get him. He escaped once but not the second time.
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Nov 06, 2017 05:07am
@gullu Badsha you must understand Hamid Mir is not only a traditional journalist but political analyst as well.
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Nov 06, 2017 05:13am
Let the police probe the case. Nothing is clear in report.
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Nov 06, 2017 05:14am
Of course this is motivated to punish him for his independent views
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Nov 06, 2017 06:09am
The Shalimar station is notorious for bringing up false accusations against people no wonder they are doing the same to a respected journalist the officers there torture and file false reports all the time it's time the media took a serious step and highlighted the so called ' police Gardi' it's rampant in Punjab and capital police also these people are in cohoots with the judicial authorities as well
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Nov 06, 2017 06:41am
Some journalist!!!
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Nov 06, 2017 07:24am
Hamid more is a dishonest journalist, he never speaks his heart out, his ratings have gone very low day by day. No one takes him seriously
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Nov 06, 2017 09:40am
I do not believe Hamid Mir's involvement in this case.
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Nov 06, 2017 09:52am
Hamid already has bad history .
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Nov 06, 2017 10:25am
Pakistani courts should be able to distinguish between cases filed due to political retribution and legitimate issues, respond quickly to PILs which will have long term positive impact to Pakistani society and create an environment where the law makers will be forced to create just, inclusive and equitable laws for all. I find the courts are in the headlines for all the wrong reasons as if the judges are trying to appease either the establishment or certain sections of the society.
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Nov 06, 2017 11:19am
hamidbhai, what have done recently!! these goons are not letting you go easily....Take care
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Nov 06, 2017 11:51am
@gullu Badsha Do you think politics in Pakistan is only party based lol.
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Nov 06, 2017 11:53am
I don't understand what is wrong with us. What does differences mean? we all have differences with one another, so if unfortunately any of them gets disappeared, we will file a case that it might be because of those differences. Its an attempt to malign Hamid Mir again, elections are near and they know how to book him off the screen like 2013. Shame on all of us.
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Nov 06, 2017 12:57pm
How could the case be politically motivated? The decision is taken by Isb high court. Justice must me done no matter how privileged the accuser might be.
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Nov 06, 2017 02:03pm
Hamid Mir booked over kidnapping.. LOL
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Nov 06, 2017 03:28pm
The action of the Court is right and proper.The Police after recording the Order will investigate and report to the Court.
"When contacted, Hamid Mir said it seemed to be a politically-motivated case aimed at blackmailing him. He complained that the court had issued the orders to the police without giving him an opportunity to present his viewpoint."
Above observation of Journalist Mir has no substance. He should give his side of the Story to the Police in the course of its investigation. Court is not the Investigating Body.
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Nov 06, 2017 05:27pm
Good.
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Nov 06, 2017 11:33pm
Pakistan is the only country where a Journalist can be indicted for kidnapping. REALLY, PAKISTAN?
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Nov 07, 2017 12:07am
@Sheraz What is anyone going to get from framing him?
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Nov 07, 2017 01:04pm
He involved himself too deep in some issues which he did realized but it was too late...
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Nov 08, 2017 09:28am
@Bhavin Agree
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Nov 08, 2017 01:51pm
Everybody should be political and a journalist should be more political than others. It has always been the handiwork of state/agencies to get complaints filed against those who irritate them. It seems a cent per cent agency work.
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