Where is hamid mir

He used several terms implying the involvement of the Pakistani military and named Pakistani army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. In , Mir survived a shooting attack by unidentified attackers shortly after he hosted an episode of his programme that focused on alleged rights violations by the military in the southwestern Balochistan province. Khattak said the threats against journalists specifically targeted those who reported in a critical manner on the government and the military.

In , an Al Jazeera investigation found that journalists, editors and managers at news organisations across the country reported their work was being censored by the government and the military through the targeting of their news organisations using financial means. In July , prominent television news host Matiullah Jan was abducted from outside a school in Islamabad.

Jan said he was blindfolded, gagged, bound and assaulted by the unidentified attackers during 12 hours in custody. Maybe I spoke too much. But I spoke too much because I have suffered too much. My colleagues are facing too much — attacks, pressure, and censorship. Pakistan is being run by invisible people under a hybrid system, but they are known to everyone.

Through my speech, I conveyed the message that stop attacking us, stop killing us, otherwise we will start naming you and you will no longer be able to hide behind your invisibility cloaks. I had faced the same propaganda way back in April when six bullets were shot into my body during a fatal assassination attempt in Karachi.

I am still carrying two bullets inside, but some ISI stooges claim even today that I had staged a drama. Almost two years before that assassination attempt, a powerful bomb was planted under my car in Tehrik-e-Taliban spokesperson Ehsanullah Ehsan had claimed responsibility for it.

He was subsequently arrested in and was allowed to be interviewed by a journalist. Nobody interrogated him as to why he planted a bomb under my car. Three years later, in , Ehsan escaped from the custody of the Pakistani security agencies under mysterious circumstances. I have been denied justice every time, despite facing two deadly murder attempts.

I lost my job twice for exposing greed and corruption. I had to face fake cases of murder and kidnapping. This is not my personal story, this is the story of over media workers who had to die in the line of duty during the last three decades in Pakistan. That was the background of my visibly harsh speech, which was not aired on any mainstream television channel due to the censorship the media faces today.

My speech was never reported in any Pakistani newspaper. We shall not allow this to happen by accepting your apology. He does not seem to have carried away in the height of emotions, what he said was a political statement and was carefully worded to avoid legal action. A good journalist would never make a vague statement to malign someone, he did not name anyone but implied that something exists of which he did not have proof. It was an attempt to trigger gossip machinery against current military leadership.

First criticize and then profusely apologize! This technique is used to say things against the army and the judiciary. What a courageous journalist Hamid Mir is!

Majid Latif. Fastrack, Probably mention of General Rani was most disgusting! He has lost his credibility Long Long Ago.. He is not a 'worth listening journalist' any more. He just wants cheap popularity through cheapest and unpopular talks. Media channels should understand, he is no more relevant in the media.. Hamid Mir needs to understand that words spoken publicly can never be recalled back no matter how many apologies he makes.

The derogatory statements he made will never be forgotten. Saeed Khan. Jun 09, pm. As a Pakistani I don't accept his apology and nobody should. The damage is already so what difference his apology will make. He should face the consequences. Apology is not accepted Mr Hamid Mir! He could stand in front of world media abusing Pakistan army. Surely he could apologize in front of the same media very publicly? What a drama he is. I don't think Hamid Mir is a sincere and impartial journalist - he is an opportunist and will continue to seek cheap publicity and act on behalf of foreign agents.

He must be punished for his deliberate and unjust comments he made about our brave army, as leopard doesn't change his spots.

Eb Raar. N K Ali. There must be responsibility when there is freedom of speech. Hamid Mir in his Capital Talk show acquired hubris and thought that his show was on top of the charts. Anyway, it is good he got the rough end of the stick. There is a limit to everything and freedom of speech and action does not mean ever that the 'Sky is the limit. Ali Da Malanga, exactly. Lost gambler. Raheel, you are right. Hamid Mir Emraan UK. He should also apologise for accepted democracy award from Bangladesh.

Pakistan armed forces are the defenders of the nation and they desreve respect from us. Sorry but I still remember Mr. Mir award acceptance speech on behalf of his father in Bangladesh. Since my father remained POW after debacle I can't forgive him.

For him humiliating Pakistan Army is a way of life and gain acceptance as a fearless journalist but for people like me it's betrayal. Changez Khan. Mr Alz. And that's why the journalist in Pakistan got the title of " Blackmailers". Mir has perfected this art. Now he can go back to Capital money Talks puppet show and enjoy his water-powered Mercedes M class! Umair - Canada. Hypocrisy won and democracy lose.

Rehan Khan. There is no doubt that he crossed the line. He should have controlled his emotions. You can not use this kind of language against your own Army. Made to offer apology. You can not use this kind of language against your own army in public. Software updated successfully! What choice did he have!

You always bow to Bigg Boss :. He should switch to some other profession. Habib Canada. Anti-Corruption , if that is the reason as to who is behind Hamid Mir than he should grow up.

I think even a 8th grade student can easily understand who Hamid Mir was trying to defame. If he had issues with some personnel in army then he should name them. Remember, leopard doesn't change his spots, likewise, Hamid Mir and his like-minded wouldn't change.

Riaz Uddin. His words are not credible! Unless he demonstrates by way of admitting and acknowledging in public that whatever he said in the past about army or ISI was nothing but a pack of lies and he must regret it openly. Removal from his talk show worked. Money matters. System upgraded System upgraded. Hamid Mir has delusions of grandeur and needs to be put in his place.

He needs basic training in art of journalism and ethics. He needs to understand that a journalist can not indulge in politics and emotions. Malik Salim. So - who was he trying to defame? Asad Ahmed. I think it is better if he just retires Cost of speaking truth- loose jobs, bullets, threat to family. Zeeshan zaidi. Software updated. His days are over in journalism. He is the next Talat Hussain who is now limited to social media journalism.

Software update! Hyder Ali Baqri. Now the drama is end. Shame on the hypocrite and unprofessional act of journalists. Dear M. Mir, Being a Journalist, you should have taken up the task to investigate the matter before hurling accusations based on prejudices. You should first apologies to your profession as none has suffered from your childish acts than Journalism at a whole. Amir Khan. After the asset was activated and performed his task, and his operation failed miserably.

He is giving apology after his task fulfilment? Do the damage then apologize he is fooling everyone don't come to his tricks this time. It's enough. Ibrahim S. Fastrack, army is not beyond criticism. If you get involved with civilian and political affairs then get ready for comments and criticism from tax payers. Danny R. He needs to make an unconditional public apology and do some serious community service hours as part of his overall punishment.

Abdul Rab Siddiqi. Respect and forgiveness are good moral quality. Hamid Mir is not a Pakistani. Ahmed Adil. Keep him off the air. His lies are a liability.