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Hafiz Saeed's latest jihad: End VIP culture

Published: July 12, 2012

JuD chief challenges VIP culture enjoyed by government highups. PHOTO: AFP/ FILE

LAHORE: For Jamatud Dawa chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, on whom the US has set out a $10 million reward, those enjoying government perks are not only violating the Constitution, but also principles outlined in Islam.

On Thursday, the Lashkar-e-Taiba founder, an outfit later banned by the Pakistan government, filed a petition before the Lahore High Court challenging VIP culture for officials enjoying the top most government posts in the country.

Saeed filed through his counsel AK Dogar that all public functionaries who are “living like kings and princes in palatial government houses” are not only committing a grave violation of Sunna of the holy Prophet (PBUH) who preached humility, modesty and contentment with available resoures, but are also guilty of direct contravention of the dictates of the Constitution of Pakistan.

He lamented that governor of Punjab lives in a 68 acres palace.

He submitted that provisions of the constitution need to be implemented to convert the ‘public rulers’ into ‘public servants’.

The petition went on to identify serving commissioners who all lived in houses of 100 kanal each. Saeed said that these officers need to be accommodated in five marla houses and their army servants must go.

As reference, he pointed to the residence of the British prime minister – a small four bedroom house built in the 17th century.

Saeed contested that the way the British prime minister lives is ‘truly Islamic’ and follow the guidelines enshrined in the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH).

The petition added that government officials enjoyed “air conditioned residential quarters with costly fruit jam” while people in the country scavenged for food from garbage dumps.

The cost of VIPS

Giving details of expenses of different government functionaries the petition said staff, household and allowances of the president amounted to Rs1 million per day, prime minister’s secretariat Rs1.2 million per day, the National Assembly Rs4 million per day, Senate Rs2 million per day and the cabinet secretariat Rs200 million per day.

He said Pakistan in printing Rs300 million per day of the calendar year has driven up inflation. He said over the past four years the public debt has doubled from Rs6 trillion to 12 trillion, with every man, woman and child in Pakistan owing debt to the tune of Rs61,000.

He said that the customs and usages which are a legacy of the colonial era part need to be declared void under Article 8(1)&(2) of the Constitution.

He prayed the court rule that VIP and VVIP status is ultra vires of the constitutional provisions of equality of status, social and economic justice and principle of democracy as enunciated by Islam. He added that the closing of roads for VIPs is in utter violation of fundamental rights of the people. He said the presidency, prime minister house, the governor houses, the CM houses, ministers enclave and the places of all state functionaries be declared violating the principle of social justice.

Extending his grievance beyond offices of government high ups, he further prayed that all elite schools such as the Aitchison College Lahore must open their gates to the children of the poor and under privileged, with children from all social classes sharing the same class room, studying the same syllabus.

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Reader Comments (98)

  • MUHAMMAD SOHAIL
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:11PM

    I was not expecting this from Hafiz Saeed. Good Job :)

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  • Zeeshan Sheikh
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:21PM

    Now liberal Elite will surely call him terrorist.

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  • Zeeshan Sheikh
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:21PM

    Welldone Hafiz Sahab.

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  • Eik
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:22PM

    Can someone tell us that
    howmuch Hafiz Saeed spend
    on his secuity
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  • Nadir
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:22PM

    Errr…excuse me, isnt he the one who has a police escort? This is nothing put political mud slinging, as if the Army house is a dump or corps commanders live in poverty. Hes not going to say anything against them is he?

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  • Uzair Javaid
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:23PM

    The real side of Hafiz Saeed comes on to the scene. ET must have had made a mistake by publishing this =D

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  • Milestogo
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:26PM

    This is good and reasonable jihad.

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  • Its (still) Econonmy Stupid
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:27PM

    Global community agreeS that VVIP culture in Pakistan should end and all non state actors should not be treated like VVIP.

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  • Uzair Javaid
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:28PM

    @Eik: Thats none of your business. He is a civilian and can spend even billions if he wishes. I am sure he wouldn’t spend on security. They are charitable organization which receives donations from across Pakistan due to their credibility.

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  • Ali tanoli
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:28PM

    Now he is talking the way to go sir public is with u if u do it.

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  • Assad
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:30PM

    but he remains a terrorist

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  • Salarmaiwand
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:31PM

    He is the mouthpiece of deep state assigned to weaken and defame politicians. The day he asks the same question from the generals and military then i would say this terrorist has turned a new page foe good.

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  • Sapan Kapoor
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:35PM

    The mastermind of Mumbai attacks is being praised by the Pakistanis. Why am I not surprised?

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  • gp65
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:36PM

    @Zeeshan Sheikh: “Now liberal Elite will surely call him terrorist.”

    He IS a terrorist and founder and leader of LeT which is designated as a terrorist organization. This particular petition of his seems reasonable but his past actions including public hate speeches by him and the team he leads are the reason he is called a terrorist. Recommend

  • Jul 12, 2012 - 9:36PM

    Now That’s the kind of Jihad we need.

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  • Jul 12, 2012 - 9:37PM

    Now this is the Jihad that is worth something!!

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  • Sardar KHAN
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:43PM

    Well done.Where are all the so called liberals are?They must support him now and get rid of these bunch of robbers out of the government.

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  • m.b.f.h.
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:51PM

    This guy if not handled soon will be a threat to National Security. He could correct his ways and become a VIP himself by leading a party for the "co-existence with peace & harmony". He knows the first person to be brought to justice as soon as Pakistan get on a peaceful path with India will be this person. Consequently he is against any or all that will bring Pakistan to live & flourish peacefully with neighbors. He is afraid his fate is sealed like his past heroes.

    There is nothing illegal to be rich or resourceful in a Muslim country. Thanks Goodness there is no Communism Left to fund or support him or today he would have been promoting their cause too_ to nationalize assets of rich and powerful people. When everybody become equal he will look big & mighty from his pulpit, that’s all folks!

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  • kalabairava
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:52PM

    So hafiz saeed Then why does he want to destroy India. why cant he feel that indians are also human beings.

    Just because the mughals ruled india for 200 years does not make us a muslim country. We existed for 1400 years before the moghuls came and plundered our country.

    Anyway history is past. If hafiz saeed wants to help pakistan, he should teach the message of love to pakistan and not the message of hate. By hating india you are spreading the message of hate which will not allow your people to be happy. Hate can never bring happinessRecommend

  • dpd
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:52PM

    Hafiz Sahab for both the positions of PRESIDENT and PRIME MINISTER!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Umer
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:52PM

    Hafiz Saeed is a VVIP himself. What he means is end VIP culture for others.

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  • Dr Pakhtun
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:54PM

    @Nadir! Who has stopped you from filing another petition questioning the perks of generals ??? Just go there and file another petition. We would support you.

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  • Jawad U Rahman
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:57PM

    Typical attempt to confuse the masses. Mix ‘good’ jihad with ‘bad’ jihad. Most terrorists do that in Pakistan. Remember Lal Masjid brigades CD-burning, Prostitute-kidnapping, fahashi-opposing campaign? Do activities like these make their other actions justified? Think about it.

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  • jun
    Jul 12, 2012 - 9:58PM

    so he will contest election now and will be part of political process

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  • Raheem Bukhsh
    Jul 12, 2012 - 10:12PM

    @All Indians commenting
    for killing 200,000 Kashmiris? You want us to fall in love with India because they are violating the Indus Basin Treaty and building Dams on Pakistani Rivers and destroying our agriculture and economy? How can we be polite to you when India is funding the anarchy in Balochistan and Tribal area? If you want us to do all these acts then act ethically and gracefully. Do respect, have respect. Otherwise People like Hafiz Saeed will always be fighting for a right cause.Recommend

  • Whats_wrong
    Jul 12, 2012 - 10:12PM

    Such things are not expected from someone like him….Anyways have to Applaud!!!

    Is he aligned with Nawaz or PTI?? that is why he is saying this?

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  • Jul 12, 2012 - 10:12PM

    Hafiz saeed’s petition is a need of an hour.pakistan could not sustain lavish n luxury lifestyle of rulers,MNAS,MPAS,BEAURUCRATS,GENERALS ETC.THERE WILL BE NO PERKS N PRIVILEGES OF ALL THESE CULPRITS.TAX PAYER MONEY SHOULD BE SPEND ON NATION NOT TO THESE THUGS.

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  • Umer
    Jul 12, 2012 - 10:14PM

    DPC long march has failed miserably so need a new stunt. Some gullible would fall for it every time.

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  • kaalchakra
    Jul 12, 2012 - 10:16PM

    This is one great Pakistani. Quaid eAzam who always promoted frugality would have been proud of all Sir Professor Hafiz Saeed has been able to achieve in his Pakistan.

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  • Jawad U Rahman
    Jul 12, 2012 - 10:17PM

    How about following the sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH) of not harming the innocents in the execution of his ‘other’ jihad? Why is that sunnah ignored by him and his followers at LeT? What gave him the right to lecture others on sunnah and Islam when he and his murderous followers are flouting some basic tenets of Islam? Recommend

  • R.A
    Jul 12, 2012 - 10:18PM

    After reading many comments
    I can say how easy it is in Pakistan
    to make fool of people with just
    one statement.
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  • Muhammad
    Jul 12, 2012 - 10:20PM

    @Raheem Bukhsh:

    i completely support you brother

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  • Umair
    Jul 12, 2012 - 10:26PM

    @Nadir:
    he actually can’t rely on police escort, he has its own ;) JeHADI SWATS

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  • Hasnain Ali Pirzada
    Jul 12, 2012 - 10:27PM

    Absolutely right Hafiz saab. There will be few bad comments by our so called pseudo liberals against your stance.

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  • yusuf
    Jul 12, 2012 - 10:30PM

    Why sarcastic title to the news? I believe journalism needs to be neutral. This is pale journalism ET!

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  • Abdulla diwana
    Jul 12, 2012 - 10:32PM

    While quoting the four bed room apartment of British PM, he forgot the VIP culture promoted by same British in India. Its British who built palatial homes for their officers all over India. Its they who started the peon and the batman culture. How come Mr Saeed forgot to mention the Army officers who live in big houses and maintain a platoon of peons for personal use? How come Mr Saeed himself is surrounded by gun totting security persons all the time? Is he any lesser VIP?

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  • kaalchakra
    Jul 12, 2012 - 10:43PM

    Abdulla Diwana, do you have any idea how much public service, how much charity work Sir Professor Syed Hafiz Saeed has accomplished in his life. You will be so impressed you will stop supporting anyone else in Pakistan. Please be fair.

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  • Its (still) Econonmy Stupid
    Jul 12, 2012 - 10:49PM

    Is Hafeez hoping to follow the footstreps of IRA where terrorist reformed as politicians? In that case he has to renounce violence and come clean in number of ways as IRA did. Fianlly last week Queen shook hand with those IRA members.It was hard work for IRA but they did it.

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  • An Indian
    Jul 12, 2012 - 10:55PM

    @Raheem Bukhsh: Those are quite a few things you have thrown in there in your comment and if they were indeed true then surely India is evil, never mind if Pakistan was already evil before and after those supposes actions. But none of those are true and every issue has many facets depending on which way you look at it. I can’t explain everything in this comment but enough debate has taken place on each of those issues. Just because the world does not see your way on those things dosen’t men that Hafeez Saed should engage in terrorist activities.

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  • Umer
    Jul 12, 2012 - 10:55PM

    @kaalchakra:

    This is one great Pakistani. Quaid eAzam who always promoted frugality would have been proud of all Sir Professor Hafiz Saeed has been able to achieve in his Pakistan.

    Oh man, not again.Now you are going to lecture us on what Quaid-e-Azam would be proud of or not? There can be either Quaid-e-Azam or Hafiz Saeed. Not both together. That’s how poles apart they are. Don’t use Quaid-e-Azam’s name to fool us.Recommend

  • Babloo
    Jul 12, 2012 - 10:55PM

    May I also know who pays Mr Hafeez Saeed daily allowance for past 10 years ? He reportedly has 3 layer security, with the innermost ring guarded by his personal body guards number over 10. Someone is paying for them too. Who ?

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  • qasim m
    Jul 12, 2012 - 11:08PM

    well i am pretty much amazed…
    comments in favor of hafiz saeed on et………..
    anyways i do agree with him on the issue to end vip culture..

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  • Jawad U Rahman
    Jul 12, 2012 - 11:10PM

    @kaalchakra: If a murderer does charitable work all his life, does that make him less guilty of murder? His exalted and esteemed holiness sir professor Hafiz Saeed saheb (and his accomplished son Talha Saeed) have been named in person in many murder/terrorist trials by none other than their/LeT’s former trainees (David Headley, Ajmal Kasab, Jubair Ahmad). Their continued terrorist activity and support is now well documented in three court systems at least. If we Pakistanis remained disillusioned and fooled by such characters, soon our final few friends in the world will start deserting us. But, wait! that has already happened… Saudi Arabia has already handed over one of LeT collaborators and Saeed trainees over to India. I think we should be careful lest China runs out of patience with our lack of action in the North Waziristan sanctuary for East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) folks.

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  • Parvez
    Jul 12, 2012 - 11:17PM

    The NATO supply route drama has exhausted its usage……..so now lets get after the VIP thing, although this will resonate well with the people because it’s visible to them and it hurts.

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  • Shareef
    Jul 12, 2012 - 11:24PM

    It is not who says it but what is being said should be discussed. What the gentleman says and the media publishes is just the need of the hour. Austerity is the most urgent reform
    needed. Well done for saying what you have said, Hafiz sb.

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  • Its (still) Econonmy Stupid
    Jul 12, 2012 - 11:28PM

    @Babloo: Are you doing deep throat as what he said to Bob Woodward re watergate investigation “follow the money”?

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  • KM
    Jul 12, 2012 - 11:29PM

    Hafiz Sb, NOW THIS IS TRUE JIHAD. It starts from SELF .. The literate will never support you for the concocted Jihad against any other country, but will 101% support you for Jihad that rectifies your own home. This is why they say “Barkat is only attained, when you have cleansed your ownself”.

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  • halfblooded
    Jul 12, 2012 - 11:29PM

    @Sapan Kapoor: Everyone is not praising him here. Some are agreeing to his statement and only few give him full support him. And why should you be surprised? You must have come across many Baal Thackeray supporters haven’t you?

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  • Jawad U Rahman
    Jul 12, 2012 - 11:31PM

    I wonder if many in Pakistan know about this charitable work of Dr. Saeed and his accomplished successor-in-waiting, Talha Saeed:
    http://www.scribd.com/doc/89282160/Ahmad-gov-Sentencing-Memo

    Jubair Ahmad is serving 12 years in prison, while Dr. Saeed and Talha continue to enjoy freedom with armed guards (and probably the state) protecting them.

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  • nomi
    Jul 12, 2012 - 11:36PM

    The far right groups in Europe also receive donations and at times quite a lot, but the Government never allows them to roam around freely igniting hatred.

    Its good that Mr. Saeed talks of this special culture, are civilians the only ones enjoying this privilege?

    Why does not he question the integrity of other islamic parties? Why not talk of the political hooligans of JI and JUI?

    Why not condemn sectarian violence?

    This is why I never support religious leaders doing politics. They sanctify or desecrate what they think is right using religion as a tool.

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  • Abdulla diwana
    Jul 12, 2012 - 11:43PM

    @Kalchakra: His social services fall pale in front of what Mr Edhi is doing for Pakistan. Mr saeed is doing social work to cover up his terrorist activities. Even gangsters are known to do some social service among poor people from where they recruit members.

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  • Sahibzada Shabir
    Jul 12, 2012 - 11:46PM

    @ET well done, this kind of news will show that u ppl r unbiased

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  • Ishrat salim
    Jul 12, 2012 - 11:54PM

    Are you guys against VIP culture & the amount of un-necessary expenses by these VIPs or not ? If yes, then support him..”…not need to be an critic on this important issue….for once & for gods sake shun hypocrisy and join him on this cause….or you will be equally responsible and an accomplice with the present VIP culture…..and history nor the poor people will ever forgive us…..

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  • Waqas Ahmed
    Jul 12, 2012 - 11:57PM

    Mashallah… God Bless you Hafiz Sahab..

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  • Brajanarayan
    Jul 13, 2012 - 12:05AM

    This action is strategic and he wants to build up a different image. The fact remains that he is a supporter of violence, whatever may be his vision. Violence is to be shunned by everybody at any cost.Arms and ammunitions should be the possessions of the State only. No individual or organisation should be allowed to spread violence in the society.

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  • Jawad U Rahman
    Jul 13, 2012 - 12:09AM

    @Ishrat salim:
    What kind of logic is this? If you are against VIP culture then support Hafiz Saeed???? Does he own this issue? (Reminds of Zia-ul-Haq’s famous referendum, which basically asked the people if you support Islam then guess-what you have basically elected Ziaul Haq for another five years !). If he has opinions on issues affecting common Pakistani citizen, he should renounce violence, cut all links with domestic and foreign violent organizations, and run in a national election. Let the people decide if they want their lives to be run according to Hafiz Saeed’s beliefs and fatwas. We will also be able to see what sort of life he will lead at that point.

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  • Star
    Jul 13, 2012 - 12:19AM

    Hafiz Muhammad Saeed is and was good man… Only thing is openly speaks against Endian State terrorism, so occupaied Endian army would not love him and Endian government is following military dictation…

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  • Brajanarayan
    Jul 13, 2012 - 12:24AM

    @Raheem Bukhsh: My dear friend. It is not India killing Kashmiris, its your sponsored terrorists inciting violence and getting killed. Kashmiris are our countrymen, inseparable brothers and sisters. Plz dont shed crocodile tears for our countrymen.Mind your business at Karachi and Balochistan and elsewhere and everywhere. You have lost East Pakistan and try to retain the rest by proper governance.Indians know your abilities and your hero’s abilities. We are a country of thousands of years and with billions of people. We don’t bother for your hollow criticism simply because we are in the right tract of democracy, secularism, and social justice. We know it well that you are trying to learn everything from India but you are not honest enough to appreciate India in public. Doesn’t matter what you talk publicly but right now more than 90% of Pakistanis want a friendship with India because they have already tasted the dreams and sweet promises given to them by their rulers in 1947. Better for you, my dear friend appreciate Indian way of living and administration and implement that in your country, which is rich with resources but lacks determination to establish itself as an honourable country in the World.

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  • Arsal
    Jul 13, 2012 - 12:25AM

    Hafiz Saeed is our Hero

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  • 1984
    Jul 13, 2012 - 12:26AM

    I think Hafiz Saeed is jealous of the security provided to President….If he wants ,he can come to India….Indian govt spent more than 30 crore for the security of Ajmal Kasab and feed him mutton biriyani
    We do promise that we will treat Hafiz Saeed with utmost respect…

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  • True Muslim Paki
    Jul 13, 2012 - 12:26AM

    Yusuf: Why sarcastic title to the news? I believe journalism needs to be neutral. This is pale journalism ET!

    I 100% agree! Saeed did a lot of work for Pakistan. His group does lot of charity work running medical centers, quake shelters, flood relief, madrassas & mosques etc. IK Saheb also set cancer hospitals. Both are true believers in the Holy Quran, both want to establish a true Islamic state. I wish both join forces & inshallah they will be a real tsunami.

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  • Kishan Rathore
    Jul 13, 2012 - 12:26AM

    @Eik:

    Hafiz Saeed is not a public servant. He does not loot public’s tax money to enjoy the perks. Whatever he gets does not rip a normal citizens money.

    Big Difference!

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  • Brajanarayan
    Jul 13, 2012 - 12:26AM

    @An Indian: My dear, I have replied to Raheem, which you did not. Thanks.

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  • Siddhartha Shastri
    Jul 13, 2012 - 12:27AM

    The LeT leader has used and promoted the use of violent means to get his way and force change on others according to his own world-view. Is that not the worst possible way to make yourself a VVVIP? “Sau choohey khai-ke …” comes to mind.

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  • Whydoyoulie
    Jul 13, 2012 - 12:27AM

    About No. 10 Downing Street:
    Situated on Downing Street in the City of Westminster, London, Number 10 is one of the most famous addresses in the United Kingdom and the world. Almost three hundred years old, the building contains about one hundred rooms. There is a private residence on the third floor and a kitchen in the basement. The other floors contain offices and numerous conference, reception, sitting and dining rooms where the Prime Minister works, and where government ministers, national leaders and foreign dignitaries are met and entertained. There is an interior courtyard and, in the back, a terrace overlooking a garden of 0.5 acres (2,000 m2). Adjacent to St. James’s Park, Number 10 is near Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the British Monarch, and the Palace of Westminster, the meeting place of both houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
    Number 10 was originally three houses. In 1732, George II offered them to Sir Robert Walpole who accepted on the condition that they be a gift to the office of First Lord of the Treasury rather than to him personally. Walpole commissioned William Kent to join the three houses together. It is this larger house that is known today as “Number 10 Downing Street”.

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  • kaalchakra
    Jul 13, 2012 - 12:31AM

    Abdulla Diwana

    True, both Edhi and Sir Professor Syed Hafiz Saeed have dedicated their lives to doing charity, but Sir Professor Syed Hafiz Saeed has played a more active, broader social role. Understandably, that he represents a small threat to lavish and easy living of those who have strayed from the right path or from their duties to the nation, but would top layer of Pakistani elite not be willing to make a small sacrifice for the sake of Pakistan’s overall benefit? They must.

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  • Syed
    Jul 13, 2012 - 12:33AM

    Hafiz Saeed is himself a VIP: he has a security detail provided by God knows who, he gets chanda from the poor masses to be spent on violence and arms, he issues orders for the Punjab govt. to comply…

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  • Its (still) Econonmy Stupid
    Jul 13, 2012 - 12:35AM

    @Abdulla diwana:
    you are right Hells’Angel do bike rides for kids.

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  • Zwandun
    Jul 13, 2012 - 12:38AM

    Media glorifies terrorists. Why is he the lead story. Sins can’t be washed by apparently liberating discourse. Why does he exclude military elites. He is a terrorist period

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  • Hafeez
    Jul 13, 2012 - 12:45AM

    The likes of Hafiz Saeed are a poison for our society. This is the latest trick he is using to mislead the gullible people of Pakistan. He is talking of ending VIP culture and nobody is asking him about source of the money that he uses to have security, personal guards, arranging jalsas and I am sure he must have a palatial residence for himself. Even if we listen to him, how about the palace like homes that Generals live in. I am amazed and disappointed at some of the comments supporting him. God help us!

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  • Brajanarayan
    Jul 13, 2012 - 12:49AM

    @Ishrat salim: Leaders and public servants should be ideals before the people. It is not happening. There is general deteriration of social and personal values. It comes from education and from the peers. We cann’t change it overnight by court orders or Government orders. Society needs to be educated and made conscious about the need for simple living. On the other hand, we still have hundred and thousands of politicians and bureucrats, who are examples for the mass. The mass needs to learn and appreciate them. The criticism should always be constructive and appreciate the goodness, when discarding the evils. Anyway. We need an evolutionary change, which will be long standing.

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  • 110
    Jul 13, 2012 - 1:35AM

    Hafiz,so what about your Saudi King Abdullah?Recommend

  • faraz
    Jul 13, 2012 - 1:41AM

    He received millions from Punjab Budget! Who is he trying to fool?

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  • Not of your tribe
    Jul 13, 2012 - 2:28AM

    Please stop using our youngsters as bricks and mortar for your so-called Jihad, support women education, behave like a common citizen yourself first, stop exporting terrorism to the neighboring countries, stop killing witnesses and destroying evidence against you, pay taxes, declare your own assets, remove boundary walls from your fort-like madressahs and get them inspected from the local authorities, stop encroaching upon state land to build illegal seminaries covering areas more than commissioners and governor houses and lastly surrender yourself to the police authorities after removing layers upon layers of illegal security to let those people whose sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, fathers, mothers, husbands, and wives have been murdered by your loose men to get justice. I hope you very well understand this.

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  • sundar
    Jul 13, 2012 - 3:13AM

    @kaalchakra:
    From when did this mass murderer become ‘Sir’?

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  • SaqibTahir
    Jul 13, 2012 - 3:44AM

    Moulvi sahib wants to divert attention from NATO supply issue. President is an easy target. Will he ask the same question to some serving general?

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  • Majid Urrehman
    Jul 13, 2012 - 5:03AM

    Thank God, you thought about that. Keep on tackling these kind of issues. It is also Jihad.

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  • Bhinder
    Jul 13, 2012 - 9:04AM

    VERY APT SAYING Aitchison College Lahore must open their gates to the children of the poor and under privileged, with children from all social classes sharing the same class room, studying the same syllabus.

    Every Pakistani wants social justice in Pakistan without jeopardizing the interests of privileged classes

    We also applaud the western culture for having equal opportunities for all its citizens and dispensing out social justice in the real sense of term.

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  • HH
    Jul 13, 2012 - 9:09AM

    although he’s a terrorist, whatever he’s saying is absolutely correct..

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  • Iram
    Jul 13, 2012 - 9:33AM

    Nobody is here to represent HS hence a good chance for liberal and Indians to vomit out all the filth they are carrying with them from years.

    “offense is a best defense” What India did in East Pakistan and now doing in Baluchistan is an open secret and still our liberals are showing affect ignorance.

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  • Aftab Kenneth Wilson
    Jul 13, 2012 - 9:36AM

    I hope Hafiz Sahib is not looking to apply for British Visa. Anyhow all who read this report/petition would love to see first Hafiz Saeed Sahib moving around not in a car but Camel if he can not afford a car. What about shifting in a tent as a residence and security guards with Spears, Shields and Swords?????

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  • Taimur
    Jul 13, 2012 - 10:08AM

    Deep state we know what you did, do and will do. You can’t fool people for very long. Tell your minions to shut up. If you don’t stop your tricks you will face a very bitter fate.

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  • banjara
    Jul 13, 2012 - 10:10AM

    he has no complaint against the chief minister of punjab, only against the governor. i wonder why is that …

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  • MFaisal
    Jul 13, 2012 - 10:15AM

    I concur. But why does everything has to be linked to Islam? Ohh we’re using religion as a tool to gain public support. Not surprised.

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  • Karachiite
    Jul 13, 2012 - 10:50AM

    I’d have respect for Hafiz Saeed the day he starts a Jihad against suicide bombings, sectarian violence and women being marginalized in Pakistan.

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  • Zeta
    Jul 13, 2012 - 11:11AM

    Hafiz Saeed, Thank you. majority of us respect you. We know you are not what your enemies accuse to be. They are trying so hard that they even placed $10 million for evidence to convict you. the indians still shamelesly accuse you without any evidence. Keep on doing what you do and let the enemies rot in their own venom.

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  • Hamza Naveed
    Jul 13, 2012 - 12:31PM

    I’m a moderate muslim living a comfortable life. But if I have to fight & do Jihad for this noble cause I will be with ‘Hafiz Saeed’.

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  • Ishrat salim
    Jul 13, 2012 - 1:47PM

    HamzaNaveed……I m with you….l

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  • bazeed khan
    Jul 13, 2012 - 5:25PM

    Military officers enjoy the most lavish life style in Pakistan, Hafiz saeed should start this jehad from Pakistan Army.

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  • observer
    Jul 13, 2012 - 8:08PM

    Does this mean Hafiz Saeed is giving up his cavalcade of SUVs and armed escorts.

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  • James
    Jul 13, 2012 - 10:40PM

    @Jawad U Rahman:
    Good link.Its a must read for those who say there is no evidence against Jamat Ud Dawa.
    Shows that the Jamat and Let are one and the same

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  • Ahmer Ali
    Jul 14, 2012 - 10:35AM

    Hafiz Saeed Ahmed is a great man and he is absolutely rightful on his this stance because VVIP and VIP culture is also against the Quran and Sunnah as well because Islam teaches us simplicity,humility,piousness,piety and humbleness and VIP and VVIP culture is against the true teachings of Quran and Sunnah and is the most favorite attitude/habit of pagans.

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  • Hindustani
    Jul 14, 2012 - 4:27PM

    HI..I read hafiz’s clever statment or trying to show that how he is good as a human being .. But it is no doubt i m surprised to read the comments from maximum pakistani ..that U people did not buy his clever ness.. It is good that educated class is growing and can understand ur better.. No doubt for us ..he is terrorist ..he made kasab.. for his LET…Lakh Hindu pandits murdered or left kashmir .. and ofcourse many kashmiri muslim who joined in LeT was killed ..Both are loss of human being.. We should vouch against such people.. Like i just read in this news paper about Bangladesh massacre by Khan and Niyazi written by one pak army.. How danger this people ..Please denounce voilence and hate this people.. and spread peace and develop ur economy .. this is the first time i read Tribune.. Bahut Achha laga parke..Thank U ..Hindustani -Delhi

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  • Jul 15, 2012 - 12:41PM

    True direction jihad.

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  • m.b.f.h.
    Jul 15, 2012 - 6:33PM

    @kaalchakra:

    He may have done charity work, I believe you. But why the result of such Charity work always include in the end Jihad against the Pak Government & the educated Muslims & hard working people of Pakistan? Isn't it similar to Muslims Brotherhood of Egypt who ruled a rein of terror against foreign tourists, middle-of-the-line Muslims, the government & it institutions? Why such leaders fail to accept compromise with the people's choice & consequently willing to start a terror campaign against the public? Why such leaders want to kill & die if compromise fails? Why it's so easy & favorite of all religious leaders to eventually start, promote and collaborate for terror campaigns? You know!

    The fact is the world will not stop turning if such people quit Charity work. Seeing him, the Laal Masqid Squads & thousands of other “Charity” organizations a descent Muslim & all non-Muslims citizens are scared & suspicious of any “Charity” Works by such hard core religious organizations. We know Gengis Khan had a softer-side too “before and after mass killings”.

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  • sania
    Aug 5, 2012 - 10:04AM

    I read in a news paper that the advocate of hafiz saeed said : I am proud of Hafiz saeed who lives in a 4 marla house in Lahore :
    I think he lives not like a vip.
    And thoes who objected his security squad they are the indians or american,s hidden soldiers who want to harm Hafiz saeed.

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  • sania
    Aug 5, 2012 - 10:34AM

    Hafiz saeed lives in a 4 marla house.
    Said by advocate AK Dogar.

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  • Bilalkhan kakakhile
    Aug 14, 2012 - 1:38PM

    Hafir sahab is the one in thousands peopes. People like him comes to this world after long times.
    Todays, when there america announcing of 10 millines $ to them who provide proofs in arristing him in case of mumbai attacks, is the real loss of arrogant america, thats how america was have great proud of her powerfulness. In the guidness of hafiz sahb‏, his team still fighting in wadi for independence of kashmiri brothers. The recently natural tragedies like earthquakes & flood etc in pakistan, he went house to house, street to street, in short, as possible he collecte chanda to the victims of trajedy.
    That’s why he create a place in people’s heart & became hero of everyone.Recommend

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