PHOTO: Zaid Hamid's Pictorial Blog
According to reports, Hamid was arrested during a private visit to the Kingdom with his wife. He was apparently taken into custody after making speeches against the Saudi government.
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“Our embassy in Riyadh has informed us that Mr Zaid Hamid was arrested about two weeks ago. Since then, the embassy has been working with the local authorities to get consular access,” Foreign Office spokesperson Qazi Khalilullah told a news briefing in Islamabad.
“Due to the efforts of the embassy, his wife was able to talk to him. Again, due to the efforts of the embassy, his wife will be able to meet with him on 30 June,” he said without giving further details.
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In 2013, a former aide who left Hamid’s organisation accused him of being on the payrolls of the Inter-Services Intelligence agency to wage psychological operations against those opposed to the Pakistani security establishment.
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Israelis, Hindus and Zionists proxy (Saudi govt.) all afraid of a single man Zaid Hamid. Momin's azan can shake the whole world. So true! I salute Sir Zaid Hamid for having courage to speak the truth without any fear of consequences. Watch out Hindus Pakistan is coming !