Ajmal Kasab Hanged; Another chapter closed

26th November, 2011 was that unfortunate date when 166 people were slayed by 10 terrorists in financial hub of one of the world's most populated state, India. The 25-year-old Kasab was one of 10 gunmen who laid siege to the city in this attack. During the attacks, the heavily-armed gunmen stormed targets in Mumbai including luxury hotels, a Jewish center, a hospital and a bustling train station.

Kasab initially pleaded not guilty at his trial but later confessed that he is one of the gunmen being sent to create unrest in the city. He was sentenced to death in May 2010 after he was found guilty of a string of charges, including waging war against India, murder and terrorist acts.

Kasab appealed in the Supreme Court, claiming he did not receive a fair trial but his petition was struck down in August. During his appeal, Kasab argued that he was denied proper legal representation and that some charges against him were not proved beyond a reasonable doubt.

“I was denied a fair trial,” Kasab said in a statement when his appeal hearing began in January. “I may be guilty of killing people and carrying out a terrorist act but I am not guilty of waging war against the state.”

Allah qasam maaf karna, aisi galthi dobara nahi hogi' (I swear by Allah, please forgive me, such a mistake won't be repeated) were the last words uttered by terrorist Ajmal Kasab when he was being taken to the gallows at the Yerawada central prison here at 7.30 am on Wednesday. Sources said Kasab was speaking incoherently for a while until the lever was pulled.

The entire process was very well planned but carried out very secretly. Even the local administration of the police station was not aware of it. Surprisingly, Ajmal also didn’t show any resistance while moving towards the gallows.

Ajmal’s death is one of the quickest penalties implied over terrorism crimes since independence. the nation was criticizing since long and demanding quick decisions on this case. However, after the news appeared in print, electronic and social media many celebrated it. Indian High Commission has informed Pakistan about the decision.

Mr. Rehman Malik on the other side

I won’t claim myself as person who always see the positive side of any aspect or the person who find the glass always half full. In fact I am one of those who believe in digging things down, understandings the inner cause or exploring out the different thing.


Yesterday and today early morning, when my Facebook wall was full of Uncle Banana’s and Mr. Red & Yellow Tie’s joke (and trust me I literally burst out laughing on few of those) I came across a very different picture of Mr. Malik. Out of curiosity I clicked on the picture to find the real news.

The news was posted by Business Recorder in Today’s paper showing Rehman Malik holding the coffin to offer funeral of martyred ASI. Yesterday in an encounter with car-lifters in G-9 Islamabad, he lost his life making the lifting attempt a failure.

Continue reading the same story, came to know that Minister Rehman Malik announced “Sitara-e-Shujaat” for the martyred ASI Muhammad Riaz. A cash reward of 3,000,000 Rs, a residential plot for the family and permanent job with rank equivalent to ASI in Islamabad Police for son and nephew of the Martyred ASI.

We rarely see such pictures online, such news in our daily Editions. May be because there are very few incidents where Government of Pakistan considering showing its generosity to the people of Pakistan.

I don’t how many of you will find the positivity in this news or picture; I am not pro Uncle Banana. But I believe hope still exists. There are people who are willing to sacrifice their lives for the betterment of this country and then there are people who recognize, value and salute their efforts.

May Allah rest the martyred soul in Peace.

Cellular Services to Remain Suspended Temporarily

Observing first Muharram today and on account of continuous threats from the Terrorist, Government announces temporary suspension of Cellular Services in Karachi and Quetta today. The services will remain block till 7 pm in the evening.

Chief Minister, Federal Interior Ministry Rehman Malik on Friday formally announced to suspend mobile phone services in 2 cities for security purpose adding there was a security threat on Friday, the 1st of Muharram ul Haram. Along with this, strict ban has been imposed on Motorbikers which was later on lifted by Chief Jutsice, Sindh High Court Mr. Mushir Alam.

Both these bans were much criticized by the people as soon as the notification was issued however Government has requested citizens to remain peaceful and cooperate by following these directives.