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Faisal Vawda defends his presence at Chinese consulate as social media lampoons him

"At least I’m not a coward like many hiding behind keyboards," said the minister of those calling him out

23 Nov, 2018

An attack at the Chinese consulate in Karachi was foiled today by the Sindh Police and the Rangers.

The media quickly noticed that another individual was quick to arrive on the scene... PTI MNA Faisal Vawda.

Before we get talking about the MNA let's congratulate acting SP Suhai Aziz who headed the operation and has been lauded for her efforts to thwart the deadly attack in a timely fashion, with the IG Sindh recommending the SP for a Quaid-E-Azam police medal.

Okay now back to Faisal Vawda.

Shortly after the attack was thwarted, Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda showed up to the site in a bulletproof vest and armed with a gun.

Unfortunately, the Minister's attempt came under heavy criticism on social media.

Twitter also did not shy away from seizing the opportunity to have a little fun with Vawda's... very proactive stance.

Via an unverified account on Twitter, Faisal Vawda responded to the criticism, claiming he was there "from start to finish" and that "As a Pakistani I didn’t shy away, it’s my right to use my licensed weapon for self defence. At least I’m not a coward like many hiding behind keyboards..."

He added, " As Federal Minister it is my domain to assist Federal agencies."

Comments

Demagogue Nov 23, 2018 05:11pm

It was unnecessary and was not required. Let the professionals deal with the security situation please. His presence will have only disrupted the operation.

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Ahmed Nov 23, 2018 05:21pm

PTI members doing what they are good at, social media publicity stunts!!!

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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan Nov 23, 2018 05:34pm

Faisal Vawda is a joke. To be honest he should be behind bars as he is a bank defaulter. The only reason he is roaming freely in Urban Sindh with VIP protocol is that he is backed by more powerful sources. Pathetic selection of PTI members in Urban Sindh will never let them establish in Karachi. The script writers needs to do a better job at selecting candidates.

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Umar Daud Nov 23, 2018 05:43pm

Welcome to naya Pakistan. Rich show offs who have gained access due to money.

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Farhan Nov 23, 2018 06:51pm

Faisal Vawda is the same person who was riding his Harley Davidson at Zamzama with 2 Police escort cars. Stupidity at it's best.

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Ali Kazmi Nov 23, 2018 07:37pm

Salute to a brave man.

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HR Nov 23, 2018 07:52pm

if he is so brave and wants to serve his country, he should get rid of his bodyguards and security. that will be more appropriate then this stunt.

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candasuck Nov 23, 2018 09:15pm

What a joke whole PTI is joke .Twitter response are great.

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shami1 Nov 23, 2018 10:47pm

He would have better stayed away. He could have been injured. Please do what you have been hired for. Donot interfere in LEAs work.

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Abdul Jabbar Nov 23, 2018 11:02pm

Faisal Vawda is absolutely right. He is a brave man. This is time our nation should realize that we cannot live by talking goody goody things. Everybody should be practical and do something positive according to his/her abilities and power to improve the the situation .

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Ahmed rabbani Nov 23, 2018 11:02pm

@Demagogue Faisal did what a brave person will do

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Ahmed rabbani Nov 23, 2018 11:15pm

Faisal Vawda is a new breed of practical politician, his city was under attack. His action was very appropriate as a citizen and son of Karachi, Pakistan. Our Hat off to Faisal, you are the man and real Pakistani. Faisal is not a coward person.

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LAHORI KID Nov 23, 2018 11:16pm

Faisal did what any patriot should have done, he’s a minister, not some citizen who was interfering in the operation, look closely, we are just too used to our politicians being guarded by armed men when something like this happens. I’m awe struck by the cowardly comments, we should be praising his effort. The Minister got in the middle of it all rather than making statements from his well guarded office or home. Shame on us for not recognizing his effort. It was no cheap publicity stunt as some hiding at home have suggested.

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LAHORI KID Nov 23, 2018 11:24pm

@Demagogue It was unnecessary? In a situation like today’s, any one with a licensed weapon, without interfering in the operation and actually helping in the operation is commendable, not criticized. How many here criticizing Faisal actually did anything ? Other than make uninformed comments. Remember, as the situation was unfolding, the media did what they are supposed to do, Faisal did what he was supposed to do, not only as a Minister, but a patriotic citizen.

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NINO Nov 23, 2018 11:24pm

Optics , my friends, optics are the forte of PT I walas and he only rose to the occasion.

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Arslan Nov 23, 2018 11:28pm

I wouldnt say he showed off, but i think it was brave enough on his behalf to turn up at the crime scene, who knows he couldve been sitting back home relaxing on a couch and watching the same on his TV, no one said he should be there

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Hira Nov 24, 2018 12:52am

Did he have a licenced gun? yes. Bulletproof jacket bought with his own money?. Great. Needed to be there, no! That is what the police and rangers are for. Just because on has a licensed gun doesn't mean one should go fight crime!

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Amer Nov 24, 2018 02:26am

Faisal Vada is a trained commando in social optics ! Bravo !

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Youshay Nov 24, 2018 03:47am

Why interfere with police work? Can anyone with licensed weapon take active part without the training or knowledge of the situation? Sounds stupid

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A Nov 24, 2018 07:21am

Mr minister, why don’t you do your own job honestly? This will surely bring much needed relief to the deprived people. There is no water here man, people are suffering, do something about it.

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Amjad Durrani Engineer USA Nov 24, 2018 06:49pm

All one can say is that our minister minister water resources, must be influenced by watching too many of those stereotype Hollywood movies, His choice of words retaliating to his critics on his totally unsubstantiated bravado show off, is definitely out of etiquette and distasteful. Realistically speaking his comical action for which he is neither trained nor required to be, has become a source of embarrassment to his party and for all inside as well as outside the country. By defending his impulsive and unreasonable act of show off, he is not doing any favor to his party which is already bogged down with similar incidents elsewhere. Not really good for advocates of Naya Pakistan. We are better off without such naivety in display and that too in an event being closely watched at international forum.

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Raheel Nov 24, 2018 08:07pm

In any other civilized country, he would have been booked for interfering with the police work. This is street vigilante mentality. Pathetic!!

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Ankur Nov 24, 2018 08:12pm

It is illegal by law to do what he did! So, why the fuss? In all honesty, he should be jailed or at least a case must be filled against him. You can't just 'muh utha ke' go anywhere especially in an extremely critical situation as this. He RISKED the lives of other defence personnel because of his own stupidity. Must be made a fine example by punishing him.

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El Cid Nov 25, 2018 12:31am

As a concerned citizen he took a risk. He was brave. His presence may have given confidence to others.

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khan Nov 25, 2018 12:42am

it was a mockery of the brave men and women who actually put their lives on the line every day. Imran Khan has some real clowns in his cabinet. Gosh, who even does this? So ridiculous!

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Aamir Nov 26, 2018 09:09am

This guy is a joke.. so sort of wanta be cop.

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mady Nov 27, 2018 04:22pm

Nothing new. In pakistan many officers are interested in other's area of work than own, like CJP.

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