In a television programme aired recently, former chief of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and an important leader of Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) General (retd) Hamid Gul cast doubts over the authenticity of a picture run by the website of The Express Tribune.
The picture in question was that of Malik Ishaq, commander of the banned outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), who was shown to be in attendance at the DPC meeting in Multan – a meeting also attended and addressed by General Gul.
During a talk show on Aaj TV, host Wajahat S Khan showed Gul the picture on The Express Tribune’s website as evidence of Ishaq’s attendance – in response to which the retired general alleged that the photo had been doctored. When he was further challenged by the show’s host, Gul resorted to questioning the reporter of the story.
The Express Tribune takes strong exception to General Gul’s allegations and contends that the picture is authentic. It was taken by our photographer, who was assigned to cover the gathering. In fact, the picture was also run by other newspapers.
If Gul has the slightest doubt regarding the authenticity of the photograph, we ask him to take the matter to court.
Express Media Group
Published in The Express Tribune, February 16th, 2012.
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A gentle move by the General http://tribune.com.pk/story/340002/notice-hamid-gul-apologises-to-express-media-group/
@Hamid Gul: Really u was kidding to the entire nation. No shame?
Link of the pictures: http://tribune.com.pk/multimedia/slideshows/329282/
@ zaki khalid , i agree Gen Retarded Hamid Gul thinks the the picture was doctored
Why would he take you to court? he probably doesnt believe in the many other lies he has to tell while hanging out with this lot
It's obvious Gul is lying.....
However as long as he's involved in doing better things for Pakistan...I am with him. And as far as I know he's much better than the other crooks who are in power now.
@Zaki Khalid: It is common practice in journalism to leave out titles such as Gen, Mr and Mrs., and newspapers worldwide can choose to follow any such format.
Hey etribune, can you pls provide a link to the photo?
Please reprint the picture
Why don't you take Gul to court?
A brave stand by tribune. Enough of finding conspiracies in everything. Hamid Gul and his cohorts need to grow some balls and face the truth that what they are doing will further destablise Pakistan and rest of the world.
Great job... Keep challenging the self-appointed defenders of the country...
@ Himid Gul: the hallmark of a 'true muslim' (as pakistanis understand it) is one who lies, lies, lies.
You should have written, "If General Gul has the slightest doubt"; by not addressing Gen Gul with his Title, you are clearly exhibiting vendetta as if he is a layman. Please be mindful of addressing people with titles such as "Mr.", "Mrs.", "Dr.", "Gen.". Issues should not be taken personally.
He he .. I was kidding.. see RAW is behind this drama... we need to fight the external enemy.
do u expect a coward to follow law?
He will never take anything to the court!!!!