Shahbaz, son of slain former Punjab governor Salman Taseer, was released with concerted efforts of law enforcers in Kuchlak area of the province on Tuesday.
Soon after the news, people took Twitter by storm to voice their support for the late governor’s son and his family:
Im so happy for @AamnaTaseer @shehryar_taseer @shehrbanotaseer @MaheenTaseer ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ sending lots of love your way ❤️❤️❤️❤️
— Aseefa B Zardari (@AseefaBZ) March 8, 2016
Many many congratulations to the #Taseer family, the long nightmare has ended at last! @shehryar_taseer
— Zarrar Khuhro (@ZarrarKhuhro) March 8, 2016
Great to hear about Shahbaz Taseer's release...May the family rejoice this reunion after such a long trial of patience and hope...
— Andleeb Abbas (@AndleebAbbas) March 8, 2016
Congrats Taseer Family on Shahbaz Taseer safe & sound recovery #Pakistan
— Wasay Jalil (@WasayJalil) March 8, 2016
@sarataseer @AamnaTaseer @shehryar_taseer @shehrbanotaseer
It's good that Shahbaz Taseer is found alive and safe #ShahbazTaseer
— Haleem Adil Sheikh (@HaleemAdil) March 8, 2016
Unbelievable good news about Shahbaz Taseer if confirmed. Prayers for him and his family that he will be reunited with.
— ZarlashtF NA-251 🪘 (@ZarlashtFaisal) March 8, 2016
So, so happy to hear the news about Shahbaz Taseer. I'm in a daze right now!
— Talat Aslam (@titojourno) March 8, 2016
Moved and happy to hear that Shahbaz Taseer has been recovered. May he and his family heal and recover from their trauma. #Pakistan
— beena sarwar (@beenasarwar) March 8, 2016
My heartiest congratulations to @shehryar_taseer & Taseer family on the recovery of Shahbaz Taseer. This family has gone through alot.
— Fakhr-e-Alam S.I & S.E (@falamb3) March 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/sharmeenochinoy/status/707194584535846912
PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari telephoned Shahbaz's brother Shehryar Taseer and congratulated him on his brother's safe return.
So used to condemning & condoling...not exactly sure how to react to good news...Allahu Akbar. God is Great. Welcome home @ShahbazTaseer
— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) March 8, 2016
The government was also appreciated:
Recovery of Shahbaz Taseer shows that operation Zarb-e-Azab is going ahead successfully, militant networks across Pakistan weakened/broken
— Murtaza Ali Shah (@MurtazaViews) March 8, 2016
Meanwhile, the youngest son of former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, Ali Haider Gilani, still awaits release. He was kidnapped during an election campaign rally on May 9, 2013.
Some called for his release:
Hope that Yusuf Raza Gilani's son is also recovered soon - Ali Haider Gilani, kidnapped May 2013 @Fiza_Gilani
— beena sarwar (@beenasarwar) March 8, 2016
Yousufza Raza Gilani's son Ali Haider Gilani was kidnapped in May 2013. Lets hope that he is also recovered soon n reunited with his family
— Murtaza Ali Shah (@MurtazaViews) March 8, 2016
Can't even imagine how family coped these past almost 5 years or what he must have gone through. Hope Haider Gilani also recovered soon.
— Hasan Zaidi (@hyzaidi) March 8, 2016
Going through Shaheed @SalmaanTaseer twitter timeline. Bittersweet joy. Prayers for the safe return of @haidergilani next InshALLAH.
— Bakhtawar B-Zardari (@BakhtawarBZ) March 8, 2016
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