Irfan Siddiqi writes in defence of Dr Shahid Masood and against LUBP
Why is a key member of the Pakistani Taliban Union of Journalists (PTUJ) unhappy with LUBP (Let us build Pakistan). Did we steal his cow? Or perhaps he is unhappy since we have written against his sacred cow, the president of PTUJ, Dr Shatir Mossad? Here is his op-ed in Jang today:
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Tags: Criticism of LUBP, Dr. Shahid Masood, Irfan Siddiqi, LUBP, Pakistani Taliban Union of Journalists
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Irfan Siddiqui, and Jang Group attack Freedom of Expression, Right of Criticism, and violate 1973 Constitution.
Every citizen shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression, and there shall be freedom of the press, subject to any reasonable restrictions imposed by law in the interest of the glory of Islam or the integrity, security or defence of Pakistan or any part thereof, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality, or in relation to contempt of court, [commission of] or incitement to an offence. Every citizen, not being in the service of Pakistan, shall have the right to form or be a member of a political party,. REFERENCE: 1973 Constitution of Pakistan http://www.pakistani.org/pakistan/constitution/part2.ch1.html
One must raise objection on the comment of Mr Hamid Mir and Mr Ansar Abbasi that a blog http://letusbuildpakistan.blogspot.com/ carrying PPP flag!!! What does that mean? Should Pakistanis first have permission from GEO TV/Jang Group/The News International to utter something, or one has to ask for permission of GEO TV/Jang Group/The News International to exercise their Political Right that includes showing Flag of any political party. Both of the Top Journalists Mr Hamid Mir and Mr Ansar Abbasi were behaving as if we are living in Third Reich.
I agree with you Mr Mughal. Good job LUBP team.
Bloody nincompoops licking zardari's feet no matter what he says or what he does.
You people are a real shame to this country.
It is known to the nation that PPP has bought Asadullah ghalib, nazir naji and imtriaz alam, but still their are still journalists who will not sell themselves in front of this corrupt regime.
Mr Umer how come you are so sure that journalists like Asadullah ghalib, nazir naji and imtriaz alam are sold to PPP. Why you do not think that Ansar Abbasi, Hamid Mir or Irfan Saddiqui may have been bought by the opposition of PPP?
In other words perhaps you are licking Zardari's opposition feet! Good luck!
Irfan siddiqui, hamid mir and ansaar abaasi along with umer above have nothing to do with Pakistan. These elements only have an agenda against PPP as most people know Irfan was a servant of former president Tarar sahib and hamid has only an old model honda or yamah ( people in Rawalpindi and Islamabad say this)10 years ago parked at Fawara choke. Irfan now lives in Islamabad and mir has chuefer driven posh car. They call them self ‘Journalists’ shame on these ‘jharnalists’. Forget ansar he is JI chamcha.
Dunno why you lot are slinging mud at each other. This guy Irfan Siddiqui certainly writes very well – can’t you just savour his elegant prose and forget the politics?
The plain fact is that whoever comes to power in Pakistan is fond of imposing all kinds of restrictions on his opponents. It has always been thus – the current PPP administration is no exception. Why get worked up? Guys, just enjoy the beautiful turn of phrase!
Irfan Siddiqui is spot on when he talks about Musharraf being hauled to court. More power to your elbow, Irfan Sahib!
agree to disagree…. Let us have a matured view of the situation… Journalists r a part of our society, just like us but with power to reach millions…..
In democracy, it is everybody’s right to express views independently….. It is the duty of those who hold responsible positions to bring out the facts against propaganda.
I like Kamran Khan show most because he gives facts with the news….. If someone is telling alie than y dont responsible persons give the facts… ppl are not stupid enough to believe in lies forever. Pakistan is changing thanx to media …. but media can only be changed with facts… if i am corrupt, i’ll definitely oppose those who oppose me… if i am clean, i’ll bring facts ….
if some channel keeps on expressing biased news than it will loose its credibility… no need to panic, if u r right…..
correct me if i am wrong is IRFAN SIDDIQUE is the same ‘boot licker’ of Nawaz Sharif who use to spoke men and press advisor of Rafiq Tarrar.