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Hamza Ali Abbasi praises Hafiz Saeed and people are very angry

The actor tweeted in favour of the Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) chief coming in third place in the NA-120 by-elections. Yikes
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18 Sep, 2017

Hamza Ali Abbasi needs no introduction.

His comments on Pakistan's current political landscape have caused a public backlash several times. Not surprisingly though, he has yet again managed to anger people over his tweets.

This time Abbasi's on the radar for commending Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed on his latest feat: Saeed's newly formed political party Milli Muslim League (MML) came in third place in the current NA-120 by-elections.

The JuD leader, who is currently under house arrest, is a controversial figure locally and internationally. Saeed had been accused by the United States and India of masterminding the 2008 attacks on the Indian financial capital Mumbai that killed 166 people. He, however, has repeatedly denied involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

In 2012, the United States announced a bounty of $10 million on Hafiz Saeed for his alleged role in the attack in which six American citizens were also killed.

Justifying his earlier tweet, Hamza tried to explain his stance:

And claimed that the JuD leader is only Anti-Indian government.

Commentators were understandably outraged and puzzled by Hamza's statements:

Earlier, Hamza came under fire after making "derogatory remarks about Pakistani passport" on his Bol TV show 'HQ Debate.' Pemra issued a notice to the private television channel stating that "airing of such derogatory remarks can spread hatred and provoke anti-Pakistani sentiments".

Comments

hamid shafiq Sep 18, 2017 03:07pm
its democracy and freedom of expression in Pakistan whether you like or dislike
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Observer - Canada Sep 18, 2017 03:19pm
His words of appreciation for a controversial personality are bound to backfire. But let there be no doubt it that we are following a double standard. There is no clarity on the issue otherwise how could hafiz backed party could be allowed to take party in the NA-120 by-elections. So there is more than the eye can see.
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Muhammad usman Sep 18, 2017 03:42pm
Why you people believe to deny realty, he is what he said, haven't seen liberals doing charity for counter-religion people.
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Jkhan Sep 18, 2017 03:44pm
Mr Hamza spoke the truth. One must have the character to speak the Truth.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Sep 18, 2017 03:47pm
Under the current prevailing circumstances, what else can he say to stay afloat and remain in the limelight?
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Farooq Jawed Sep 18, 2017 03:48pm
Hamza Ali has come out in support of a Terrorist and some are defending it..........this attitude of the population goes long way in explaining why we are in constant state of disarray........somewhere along the way it seems we have lost our Moral Compass and are unable to distinguish between a Terrorists and political activist. Hafiz Saeed is a murderer and the only place he belongs is in jail and not in people's heart.
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Yayha ali Sep 18, 2017 03:52pm
In democracy everyone has a right to express their opinions freely
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AK Sep 18, 2017 03:52pm
To Pemra, Kindly, impose a ban on cults like Hamza A Abbasi. As you know they have n number of following. Such tweets could brain wash the society. Even I am shocked how this MMP came into picture and ECP issued them licence of Politics. Pakistan should be free from religious and liberal cults.
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Yayha ali Sep 18, 2017 03:52pm
Hafiz sahaab was made a scapegoat by the Indian government due to their failure
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Zahid Sep 18, 2017 04:27pm
Hamza Abbasi needs cheap publicity. That is what he got and it's cheap.
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LILLY Sep 18, 2017 04:28pm
Wow now Pakistan also gives TV space to well informed radicals.
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akber_eh Sep 18, 2017 04:31pm
Being PTI supporter what else can we expect from him.. They donated Rs. 300 million for such causes.. this is what they do for their survival in KPK being a liberal party
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RK Sep 18, 2017 04:33pm
Great comments that speak our heart.
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Chandrakant Sep 18, 2017 04:41pm
Hamza Ali Abbasi is a public figure. Even knowing consequences of his tweet he done it. He knew that this will not harm Pakistan international level but also create controversies in internal politics of country. I think he is doing for cheap publicity stunt. He should refrain from posting such tweets in future and do his work what he should do.
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Hindu Sep 18, 2017 04:51pm
@Yayha ali no bro he indeed is pure evil. We have documented proofs against him which have been shared with GOP by the GOI.
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Shaz Sep 18, 2017 05:00pm
Fact remains fact. Bravo HAA!
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Shahryar Shirazi Sep 18, 2017 05:03pm
@Chandrakant "Hamza Ali Abbasi is a public figure. Even knowing consequences of his tweet he done it. He knew that this will not harm Pakistan international level but also create controversies in internal politics of country. I think he is doing for cheap publicity stunt. He should refrain from posting such tweets in future and do his work what he should do" It is all about clicks, likes, tweets, re-tweets and subscribers. Gautam Gambhir, Abhijeet, Sonu Nigam all take advantage of this.
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Omer Sep 18, 2017 05:14pm
Hamza is an immature, like most of PTI media team
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Susan Sep 18, 2017 05:25pm
@Farooq Jawed well said!
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Prateik Sep 18, 2017 06:32pm
Actors should concentrate on acting. Leave politics for politicians.
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asim Sep 18, 2017 06:34pm
we love hamza ali abbasi
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azhar Sep 18, 2017 06:51pm
I don't understand why he has such good relations with the TV and film producers. They should have some shame and stop giving him work!
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talat Sep 18, 2017 06:53pm
publicity at any cost
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Faisal Sep 18, 2017 07:41pm
You are a brave man Hamza
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FAwzia Sep 18, 2017 08:25pm
We must all learn to think before we speak. Especially when there is a following of young and vulnerable minds. This Jud person is not a paragon of goodness by any standard.
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GAZBAehind Sep 18, 2017 11:10pm
You have spoken truth. One day hafeez will become pak pm as he keeps national pride above all and is not corrupt like other party leaders. Awam is with jud.
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jimmy Sep 18, 2017 11:13pm
I agree with Hamza, he has voiced his concern. Only US & India considers Hafeez as a threat.
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iztraab Sep 18, 2017 11:35pm
What is the definition of Terrorist? please explain so i can educate myself.
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Shaukat Ali Khan Sep 18, 2017 11:59pm
Why controversy on truth?
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Pakistani Sep 19, 2017 12:46am
Thank you Hamza for saying the truth. Indeed Hafiz sb is a righteous man but our nation falls for the propoganda and lies of media.
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Atta Sep 19, 2017 01:03am
This is just freedom of speech and expression and there is nothing in Hamza's comments against the constitution of the country or laws of the country. Liberal extremism and religious extremism both should be unacceptable equally
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syed ali Sep 19, 2017 01:49am
politics apart when people start hating people based on fake news and false propaganda then it is a real problem--pakistan forces know what hafiz saeed is doing for the betterment of pakistani masses without salary and his role in harmonising shia and sunni therefore they dont care about indian or us propaganda which is false and politically motivated and that is why his party got third highest votes not in fluke but because people/voters see his philanthropic work and his huge help in eathquake and floods--we as pakistani should learn to believe our forces more than others propaganda just as indians and americans believe in their media,forces and govts even when they know they are lying while pakistani forces are not lying
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ash Sep 19, 2017 01:59am
@Yayha ali I agree, that brings out the real values and beliefs of people, for everyone to see and comment back.
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ash Sep 19, 2017 02:00am
@Yayha ali Good, everybody is listening to you.
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AD Sep 19, 2017 02:01am
Good job Hamza. Indians and Americans have no proof to convince you.
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Speak_truth Sep 19, 2017 04:51am
India should stop false-flag terrorism all over South Asia ! India should stop bullying its neighbours all the time ! India should stop state terrorism in India-occupied Kashmir !
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Abbas Sep 19, 2017 05:58am
He is entitled to his opinion and it's a lot better to be outspoken than a closet follower . Truth is radicalism and intolerance has spread all across society from the rich to poor to the educated or uneducated . As a society we have been islamised to varying degrees and it's easy to rally behind Islam as it's explained that is the reason for our creation and existence . The main problem with being a religious state is that we consider other states who don't share our religious view as an enemy and they won't sit idle watching the hate . The cycle of hate proliferates and when it cycles a few times we are likely to have no state or religion left . There are examples of such events in Central Asia as well as China where the once powerful Muslim Turkic identity was completely neutralized . Several Muslim strongholds from Uzbekistan to mongolia practically disappeared . Similar examples in Spain and Mallorca .Better to keep religion as a personal matter and not one for the state.
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Samra Sep 19, 2017 08:14am
You are a brave man hamza .. we love u .. people don't have patience to face the truth
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Muhammad Naeem Asghar Sep 19, 2017 08:46am
Hifiz Saeed is a great man and He has done a great gob for the Pakistan in 8 October earthquake in Pakistan.He also did a great when flood came in Pakistan.Where was your Govt that time.He does not get killed the poor but also he keeps hands on the heads of the poor.Logic is necessary when you talk.He is a person who carries voice for the victims of Kashmiris.
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sANa Sep 19, 2017 08:58am
Hamza Ali Abbasi..biggest supporter of Imran Khan , has the same thinking and mindset as Imran Khan . Modern outlook with a Talibinazied mind .
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ansa Sep 19, 2017 09:12am
very sad to know that you think this way.
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PopnRolla Sep 21, 2017 08:21am
@hamid shafiq 'its democracy and freedom of expression in Pakistan whether you like or dislike' Really? Why was Mashal Khan killed then?
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Jehanzeb Idrees Sep 22, 2017 02:39pm
Lo and behold, a person who in every right, can express his personal opinion is taken for a ride by people who are mostly rhetoric-driven by mass media without any in depth insight - Shallowness is all I can see in this world or else Modi and Trump would never have reached the highest office.
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