Arsalan Iftikhar case: Malik to file for Rs3b damages against TV anchors
“Today, I called my lawyer and am going to file for damages worth Rs3 billion against all anchors who took my name and for this, as advised by my lawyer, if any other action is required, I will take it,” said the adviser to the PM.
Rehman Malik also claimed that he had nothing to do with the Arsalan Iftikhar case and denied making any video, let alone giving it to Riaz.
Malik also added that if he or any agency working under him was found involved in the matter, “he would quit politics forever”.
Referring to the allegations that he made a video of Arsalan Iftikhar, Rehman Malik said that yesterday he swore upon his children denying having any knowledge or involvement.
“Today too I say, neither my government, nor I, did any such thing,” he said.
Malik said that he would appeal to the Supreme Court to summon him if anyone was doubtful about his involvement in the case, adding that he was “willing to give a statement under oath”.
He mentioned that Riaz, while holding a copy of the Quran had said that neither the government nor any government employee was involved.
“Holding God as my witness, I too, say that neither I, nor the government have anything to do with this incident.”
Malik appealed to the media to stop dragging his name into issues just because it “increases ratings, viewership or readership”.
“I feel that there should always be an element of responsibility and that which lacks truth, which cannot be coloured, don’t try to colour it,” said the PM’s adviser.
He asked the media to stop indulging in such acts for the sole purpose of adding weight to their points of view.
“My humble appeal to the media is that don’t try to involve me in everything,” he said.
“Even if someone’s buffalo gets stolen, they’ll say ‘Rehman Malik did it’.”
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The electronic media must know its bounds like all other influential segments of the state are being realized their bounds now.
@Acorn Guts:
Malik Rehman also swear that if any blackwater is found in the country he will leave the office. Then what happened as you all see we found blackwater agents in the country in the shape of Raymond Davis etc. but Rehman Malik is still here. So Mr. Malik you have lost your credibility and nobody believe in you now.
@Fatima:
Looks purple to me
come what it may, come on mr. Malik do it. Three Maliks are famous now-a-days, Rehman Malik, Riaz Malik and Veena Malik. Let's see where your number is set after this race competition of defaming Pakistan.
Rehman malik is absolutely right. Anchor persons, especially Hamid Mir is very vocal in openly blaming ISI and govt without any proof. This is not responsible reporting. On the other hand he is portraying Arsalan as a child who has committed mistabke due to govt's trap. The media has become biased.
"Holding God as my witness, I too, say that neither I, nor the government have anything to do with this incident.” Is there anyway we can leave the God, Quran, and prophets alone? Mr Bahria came out for press conference with a copy of Quran and saying God maoved me from rags to riches, Mr. CJ is trying to prove himself like Omar bin Khattab, and now Mr. Malik. What is the problem here. Get over these populist tactics.
Make a buck. That is nice hefty pension to retire on.
Malik Sahib, is this like the hundreds of other times you had promised to quit politics if some thing was proved to be true and after the thing being proved true, you reneged on your word?
Why the MALIKs always like to remain in the media? First it was Veena Malik. Then it was Rehman Malik, then Riaz Malik, then once again Rehman Malik??????? Will Rehman Malik bother to clarify his stance as to who assisted his distant cousin Riaz Malik to fly out of Pakistan http://www.thenewstribe.com/2012/06/10/arsalan-iftikhar-case-malik-riaz-escaped-from-pakistan/#.T9WJrLBbe1l The story speaks for itself.
I always wonder why sub-continental crooked Leaders swear they will quit politics if Criminal Charges are proven!!
Won't they be in jail? Won't that force their exit from Public life??
Why say such empty words? Who are they trying to impress?
@Uza Syed: Who is this we you talk about? Those who wait in the wings for years to unsetlle elected governments and conquer their own country again? A free press is important but the present lot of most anchors are just illeterate loud mouth yobs who take money from every side to dance on their behalf. Why should anyone protect dishonesty in the press and media while expecting honesty from politicians only? What about the generals and judges who have caused more damage to the country than our enemies could have done? Malik is not completely reliable himself but why be afraid of hearing the truth from all sides?
"even a cow gets stolen,...." Nice sense of humor in this sordid affair.
Didn't he make a similar swearing in relation to him revoking his British citizenship?
FOOL !
This should keep the self righteous anchors at bay.
Bye bye politics, hello advisory services.
@observer: I'm not really concerned or care about Malik Rehman's politics or his political past or future, however. Your statement that Malik Sahib was never a politician or has a political future, I find this interesting. Do you consider politics something of hereditary nature, that one must be born as politician ? I tought anyone, even yourself, can be a politician if so inclined, like an economist or business administrator or engineer. Don't you think so?
Our electronic media needs to have a check on them, seriously, just as our Suo Muto Court.
first he needs to collect his dues from sharifs as promised. this will help make this news from him, more credible
For God sake leave us alone.
@Logic Europe: Do you really mean what you are saying? if just a piece of sarcasm, then its too subtle. Even Rahman Malik himself will be taken by surprise for your revelation about himself what he actually is not!!!
RM and MR, two sides of the same coin
we know after your government era you will quit pakistan forever oh sorry politics
CJ said in one of the first hearing of Suo moto that he did not know about the business of his son but now Aitzaz has revealed to media that he told CJ about Arslan's undertable dealings around six months back .. this is quite uncalled for person like CJ ....
@Logic Europe: Are you on a high or what?
nice way to earn 3 billion ruppes :D lolz
Swearing on the Quran has become a joke these days. Its amazing how people take it so lightly.
He is asking for too much....max Rs 30.00 only
Malik Sb should be thankful to the anchor that he mentioned his name........he can not be defamed more than what he has already earned with his lies
The great fighter and benefactor of Pakistan , a man with sincerity and integrity Only if there were more politicians and judges like him
The beauty of Rehman Malik's statements is that, they have a shelf life of 24 hours.
Malik sahib, you never were a politician nor do you have any political future. you have made enough hay while the sun shone. By the way, what is this 3 billion thing? laying hands on whatever possible while on the run?
RM is so popular. Poor man gets dragged into everything.
Swearing on quran, children, parents ... Losers. I mean if if people don't take your word it and you have to resort to bringing your dears into this mess then you truly have messed up your credibility. Leave it, no swearing will help.
well said rehman .
Way to go man. Lets see if you go through the threat of suing?
Go on, do it. This is the best they can do for us, destroy each other and eradicate pollution from our politics and society. I dare him and all those concerned with our political system to come forward and go for this grand finale, we are waiting for this spectacular show of total annihilation of all these dirty and dirt creating elements from our country.