Protest/ demonstartion againt increased brutal terrorist attacks

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Shazia Shaheen

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Feb 17, 2017, 5:31:22 AM2/17/17
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Dear all, I am writing in extreme grief and anguish. How IHI and all human rights networks should respond and raise our voices to condemn these massive brutal attacks on shrines and other public spaces. Continuous security alerts and threats of motivated targeted attacks are causing severe unrest and uncertainty amongst citizens across Pakistan. Can we plan any protest together? What should we do keeping in mind the security situation?

 

Distressed

 

Shazia Shaheen (Ms.)

Senior Program Specialist – Gender

Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO)

First Floor, Ahmed Arcade, Street 169

G-13/3, Islamabad, Pakistan

Ph: +92-51 2301221-22, 23012216-27  

+92-51-111-357-111

URL: www.spopk.org

 

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Sent: Monday, January 09, 2017 7:28 PM
To: Safeer Ullah Khan
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Subject: Re: URGENT ADVICE/INSTRUCTION FROM OUR SCP PETITION LAWYERS RE: update on Islamabad girl child torture case

 

Just to understand one critical aspect of the whole action, here I reproduce an excerpt from my latest piece on the topic. 

 

 

سائبر کرائمز قانون کے تحت کاروائی کے حوالے سے ریاستی اداروں میں بھی رسہ کشی جاری ہے ۔ اسلام آباد کے باخبر حلقوں میں کچھ دنوں سے یہ خبریں زیر گردش تھی کہ ایک حساس ادارہ ایف آئی اے کی بجائے سائبر کرائمز بل کے تحت کاروائی کرنے کا اختیار حاصل کرنے کی درپے ھے ۔ حالیہ چھاپوں کے پیچھے بھی اس ادارے کی چھاپ نظر آرہی ہے۔  پیشہ وارانہ رقابت اپنی جگہ مگر قومی سلامتی کے حوالے سے دونوں ادارواں کی سوچ میں فرق ہے ۔ ایک خالصتا سویلین ادارے کی حیثت سے ایف آئی اے کا اپروچ بہت وسیع اور لبرل ہے ۔ اور آئین اور قانون کے دائرے میں رہ کر کام کرنے کا عادی ہے۔ اس وجہ سے ایف آئ اے کی جانب سے گرفتاریوں میں پس و پیش کے پیش نظر ایک حساس ادارے نے ازخود کاروائی کی ہے ۔ قابعن نافذ کرنے والے ادارے کی نسبت کسی اور ادارے کی جانب سے کی گی گرفتاریوں کی قانونی حیثت بھی مشکوک ھوگی ہے ۔ قانونی سقم دور کرنے کیئے مذکورہ ادارہ سرگرم عمل ہے۔ اس ضمن میں وزارت داخلہ سخت دباوُ کا شکار ہے۔ 

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On 09-Jan-2017, at 02:18, Safeer Ullah Khan <saf...@bedari.org.pk> wrote:

Thanks Shazia for raising this issue.

 

The problem is the families of the disappeared bloggers/social media activists are not allowing us to hold demonstrations. Now we know that Salman’s disappearance is a not a one off incident but a very well-coordinated operation. May be, we can hold demonstrations against this operation instead of demanding recovery of one activist, we demand an end to the hounding of these activists. I would like to hear from members on this.

 

Safeer Ullah Khan

Executive Director| Bedari | Islamabad | Pakistan | Phone: +92514861689-90|Cell: +92 333 534 0993 |Skype: rolling.stone33| www.bedari.org.pk : https://www.facebook.com/BedariPakistan

 

Bedari works for the promotion and protection of human rights of girls, boys, women and other marginalized groups of society. It is about eliminating all forms of discrimination, violence and abuse.

 

From: insani-huq...@googlegroups.com [mailto:insani-huq...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of shazia...@spopk.org
Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 11:54 PM
To: Tahira Abdullah; Child Rights Movement; PRHN-g; PRHN Islamabad; NHN-Pakistan; CDD HRCP; IHI
Cc: Asma Jahangir; Jillani; Aftab Alam-p; Valerie Khan-o; PRHN National Secretriat; Yasmin Zaidi; Nasreen Azhar; Haseeb Khawaja; Rabeea Shah; Fatima Atif-p; Rukhshanda Naz; Shazia Shaheen; Naseer Memon; SPARC-ED; ED-Sahil; J. Tariq Mahmood
Subject: Re: URGENT ADVICE/INSTRUCTION FROM OUR SCP PETITION LAWYERS RE: update on Islamabad girl child torture case

 

Can we all have a civil society protest on disappearance of Salman Haider? IHI and other alliances are requested to join hands on such issues if they feel appropriate.

Shazia

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Subject: URGENT ADVICE/INSTRUCTION FROM OUR SCP PETITION LAWYERS RE: update on Islamabad girl child torture case
From: Tahira Abdullah
To: Child Rights Movement ,PRHN-g ,PRHN Islamabad ,NHN-Pakistan ,CDD HRCP ,IHI
CC: Asma Jahangir ,Jillani ,Aftab Alam-p ,Valerie Khan-o ,PRHN National Secretriat ,Yasmin Zaidi ,Nasreen Azhar ,Haseeb Khawaja ,Rabeea Shah ,Fatima Atif-p ,Rukhshanda Naz ,Shazia Shaheen ,Naseer Memon ,SPARC-ED ,ED-Sahil ," J. Tariq Mahmood"



 

FOR URGENT ACTION/DECISION PLEASE:  

 

ALL: Kindly fwd this to all networks/groups, e.g. CRM, EVAWG, HRCP, IHI, NACG, NHN, PRHN, WAF, lists - thank you, TA

 

 

URGENT ADVICE/INSTRUCTION FROM OUR SCP PETITION LAWYERS

 

Dear all,

 

This is the urgent advice and instruction received from the Civil Society's SCP petition lawyers:

 

"While the subject case is sub judice, please do not hold any demonstrations at all – they can be construed as Contempt of Court and also as an attempt to pressurize the court (both are illegal acts)."

 

Regards,

 

Tahira Abdullah

 

UPDATE - FYI:

 

A 2-member Bench of the SCP, headed by the Honourable CJP, held the first hearing after taking suo moto notice today at 9:30 a.m. sharp.

 

The spouse of the A.S.Judge, Maheen Zafar, was present - she requested further time to hire a defence lawyer.

 

The minor girl was not produced in court - the ICT police/administration pleaded ignorance of her whereabouts - she has "disappeared" from the govt. women's shelter.

 

Our petition was admitted and was clubbed together with the suo moto case hearings.

 

The two counsels (Adv. Asma Jahangir & J.(r.) Tariq Mahmood) were given time to append additional reference materials, data and information with our petition.

 

The public was asked to assist the court with any additional information available.

 

The ICT admin was instructed to ensure the presence of the AC/ICT, Ms. Nisha Ishtiaq at the next hearing.

 

The CJP ordered that a new Medico-Legal examination be carried out ASAP at PIMS.

 

Two new claimants of the girl's parentage came forward - their DNA testing was ordered.

 

The next hearing is on Wednesday, 11 January 2017, at 9:30 a.m. - Courtroom # 1, SCP.

Original CNIC is required for SCP entry.

 

Regards,

 

Tahira Abdullah

 

ps: there was only one member of "civil society" present in the court today....

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Tahira Abdullah

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Feb 17, 2017, 6:15:49 AM2/17/17
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Dear Shazia,


Thank you for taking the initiative...


Since last night we are all in a state of shock, grief and anguish that a Sufi saint like Laal Shahbaz Qalandar - who preached and practised only peace and love for all - could be so brutally targeted and attacked - with such a huge loss of life and injuries....


We need to ask the Int.Min: "SO THERE IS NO TRACE OF DAAISH IN PAKISTAN - RIGHT???"


Re. planning Isbd demo/vigil, etc. - I must inform you that the ICT Admin. is not permitting any gatherings for the time being at public places in ICT, due to a very credible security threat, specifically targeting ICT.


The only designated location for demos/rallies - i.e. after obtaining permission/NOC - is the new parade ground near the Pakistan Monument at Shakarparrian.

That is probably very inconvenient - esp. as there is no public transport available to & from the ground.


However, nothing stops us from drafting a statement articulating our feelings, views and demands re. sins of commission and omission by Govt and State institutions - and also raising this issue at all our meetings, seminars, conferences, book launches, melas, LitFests, training sessions, field visits, research work, etc. etc.


In sympathy and solidarity,


Tahira Abdullah


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Tahira Abdullah

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Press release 

HRCP demands across-the-board action against terrorists

 

Lahore, February 17: Strongly condemning the Sehwan Sharif suicide bombing and a series of terrorist attacks in the country over the last few days, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has demanded decisive crackdown on all manifestations of violence, especially in the name of faith.

In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission said: “HRCP is saddened and greatly alarmed by a renewed wave of deadly attacks, the latest of which on Thursday evening took a heavy toll on human life at the Lal Shahbaz Qalander shrine at Sehwan Sharif.

“Unfortunately, we have been at similar junctures in our recent history. Perhaps things would have been different if the pledges made to crack down on all forms of hate speech and violence, on the basis of faith on those previous occasions, had been honoured.

“Irrespective of where the attackers blowing themselves up or pulling the trigger come from, assaults in rapid succession cannot take place without local support and facilitation networks. The people are justified in asking all those tasked with their safety and security what steps had been taken to preempt such violence and why they have not succeeded.

“As we mourn these latest victims of ideologies of hate, we are once again asking our children to undergo security trainings in their schools. No longer must the policy makers remain indifferent to non-implementation or selective pursuit of various aspects of the National Action Plan (NAP) on counter-terrorism. HRCP urges the state to use all the resources at its disposal for across-the-board and decisive action against the perpetrators of these inhuman crimes. It is important that no exception is made while proceeding against those promoting violence or discrimination in the name of faith. While we do not have the expertise to advise on security matters, it is obvious that relying solely on the military and paramilitary forces will not yield results without enhancing the policing and intelligence gathering capabilities of civilian forces.

“If these attacks are concluded to have a cross-border dimension, all efforts must be made to collaborate with neighbouring countries to pursue the mischief makers in order to deny sanctuary to them.”

Zohra Yusuf

Chairperson
______________________________________________
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP)
107-Tipu Block, New Garden Town, Lahore - 54600
Phone: (92-42) 35845969 Fax: (92-42) 35883582

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Subject: ICT targeted now Re: Protest/ demonstartion againt increased brutal terrorist attacks
 

rakhshinda PERVEEN

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Subject: Protest/ demonstartion againt increased brutal terrorist attacks

Dear all, I am writing in extreme grief and anguish. How IHI and all human rights networks should respond and raise our voices to condemn these massive brutal attacks on shrines and other public spaces. Continuous security alerts and threats of motivated targeted attacks are causing severe unrest and uncertainty amongst citizens across Pakistan. Can we plan any protest together? What should we do keeping in mind the security situation?

 

Distressed

 

Shazia Shaheen (Ms.)

Senior Program Specialist – Gender

Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO)

First Floor, Ahmed Arcade, Street 169

G-13/3, Islamabad, Pakistan

Ph: +92-51 2301221-22, 23012216-27  

+92-51-111-357-111

URL: www.spopk.org

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Dear all, 


I woud agree with Tahira's advice since  this would give our message a wider outreach. Moreoever having a concensus statement, to draw upon for points to be raised at different events, would assist harmonization  of the messages going out.


Best regards


Naheed Aziz 



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Sent: Friday, February 17, 2017 5:18 PM
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I agree with Tahira apa.
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Sent: Friday, February 17, 2017 5:18 PM
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I agree with Tahira apa.
On Fri, 17 Feb 2017 at 4:15 PM, Tahira Abdullah <tabdul...@hotmail.com> wrote:
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Agree with Tahira and others. However, would suggest that we put our heads together to come up with some way to demonstrate protest in a way that will be more acceptable to other people (silent minority ?) who for what ever reason are not able or willing to come out for demonstrations and do not attend the kind of seminars etc that most of us do. This will of course mean reaching out to people who are not in our groups. Bumper stickers ? black bands ?  social media ? Petitions like Change.org ?

In grief,
Ambreen Ahmad

On Sat, Feb 18, 2017 at 11:49 AM, Naheed Aziz <nahe...@hotmail.com> wrote:

Dear all, 


I woud agree with Tahira's advice since  this would give our message a wider outreach. Moreoever having a concensus statement, to draw upon for points to be raised at different events, would assist harmonization  of the messages going out.


Best regards


Naheed Aziz 



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Subject: Re: ICT targeted now Re: Protest/ demonstartion againt increased brutal terrorist attacks
 
I agree with Tahira apa.
On Fri, 17 Feb 2017 at 4:15 PM, Tahira Abdullah <tabdul...@hotmail.com> wrote:


Dear Shazia,


Thank you for taking the initiative...


Since last night we are all in a state of shock, grief and anguish that a Sufi saint like Laal Shahbaz Qalandar - who preached and practised only peace and love for all - could be so brutally targeted and attacked - with such a huge loss of life and injuries....


We need to ask the Int.Min: "SO THERE IS NO TRACE OF DAAISH IN PAKISTAN - RIGHT???"


Re. planning Isbd demo/vigil, etc. - I must inform you that the ICT Admin. is not permitting any gatherings for the time being at public places in ICT, due to a very credible security threat, specifically targeting ICT.


The only designated location for demos/rallies - i.e. after obtaining permission/NOC - is the new parade ground near the Pakistan Monument at Shakarparrian.

That is probably very inconvenient - esp. as there is no public transport available to & from the ground.


However, nothing stops us from drafting a statement articulating our feelings, views and demands re. sins of commission and omission by Govt and State institutions - and also raising this issue at all our meetings, seminars, conferences, book launches, melas, LitFests, training sessions, field visits, research work, etc. etc.


In sympathy and solidarity,


Tahira Abdullah



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Subject: Protest/ demonstartion againt increased brutal terrorist attacks

Dear all, I am writing in extreme grief and anguish. How IHI and all human rights networks should respond and raise our voices to condemn these massive brutal attacks on shrines and other public spaces. Continuous security alerts and threats of motivated targeted attacks are causing severe unrest and uncertainty amongst citizens across Pakistan. Can we plan any protest together? What should we do keeping in mind the security situation?

 

Distressed

 

Shazia Shaheen (Ms.)

Senior Program Specialist – Gender

Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO)

First Floor, Ahmed Arcade, Street 169

G-13/3, Islamabad, Pakistan

Ph: +92-51 2301221-22, 23012216-27  

+92-51-111-357-111

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Yasmin Zaidi

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Agree Ambreen, it should be multipronged...
Could we consider a flash protest that just happens to meet in F. 9 park? 

and if we want to be more explicit: brings speakers along with music for an open air dhamaal?

on a sat or sunday afternoon to maximise participation of ppl with families as well.
Yasmin
 
Yasmin Zaidi PhD
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Website: www.cgaps.org.pk
Address: #19, Mauve Area, St. 13, G-8/1, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Email: yzai...@yahoo.com



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Great idea, Yasmin !

On Sat, Feb 18, 2017 at 12:51 PM, Yasmin Zaidi <yzai...@yahoo.com> wrote:
Agree Ambreen, it should be multipronged...
Could we consider a flash protest that just happens to meet in F. 9 park? 

and if we want to be more explicit: brings speakers along with music for an open air dhamaal?

on a sat or sunday afternoon to maximise participation of ppl with families as well.
Yasmin
 
Yasmin Zaidi PhD
Center of Gender and Policy Studies (CGaPS)
Website: www.cgaps.org.pk
Address: #19, Mauve Area, St. 13, G-8/1, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: (0092)51- 8480303 /8358912
Email: yzai...@yahoo.com



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To: Naheed Aziz <nahe...@hotmail.com>
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I agree, we must condemn these latest atrocities, especially the horrific attack on peaceful citizens in Sehwan. But whatever else we do, the press statement must also stress that no attention is being given to launching a counter narrative in the country, which is just as important as any military or police action. Instead we see that government schools continue to promote religiosity. I was shown a board in a Government school in G 8 that negates Quaid-e-Azam's 11 August speech, saying that he in fact wanted an Islamic state where all law and actions would be governed exclusively by 'Islam'.
Nor are we doing anything to curb hate speech. The Courts bans Valentine Day but takes no action against against those propagating murder!
We are also not doing enough to build regional support to together fight this cancer.

Nasreen

   

On Sat, Feb 18, 2017 at 12:51 PM, Yasmin Zaidi <yzai...@yahoo.com> wrote:
Agree Ambreen, it should be multipronged...
Could we consider a flash protest that just happens to meet in F. 9 park? 

and if we want to be more explicit: brings speakers along with music for an open air dhamaal?

on a sat or sunday afternoon to maximise participation of ppl with families as well.
Yasmin
 
Yasmin Zaidi PhD
Center of Gender and Policy Studies (CGaPS)
Website: www.cgaps.org.pk
Address: #19, Mauve Area, St. 13, G-8/1, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: (0092)51- 8480303 /8358912
Email: yzai...@yahoo.com



From: Ambreen Ahmad <ahmad....@gmail.com>
To: Naheed Aziz <nahe...@hotmail.com>
Cc: Shabana Arif <shaban...@gmail.com>; Shazia Shaheen <shazia...@spopk.org>; Tahira Abdullah <tabdul...@hotmail.com>; Aftab Alam-p <aftaba...@gmail.com>; Asma Jahangir <asm...@hotmail.com>; Babar Bashir <m...@rozan.org>; CDD HRCP <cdd...@gmail.com>; Child Rights Movement <childrigh...@gmail.com>; ED-Sahil <e...@sahil.org>; Fatima Atif-p <fatimah...@gmail.com>; Haseeb Khawaja <haseeb...@yahoo.com>; IHI <insani-huqooq-ittehad@googlegroups.com>; J. Tariq Mahmood <tariqj...@yahoo.com>; Jillani <sp...@comsats.net.pk>; Marvi Sirmed <marvi...@gmail.com>; NHN-Pakistan <nhn-pa...@googlegroups.com>; Naeem Mirza-p <naeem...@yahoo.com>; Naseer Memon <nme...@spopk.org>; Nasira Iqbal <aris...@gmail.com>; Nasreen Azhar <nasree...@gmail.com>; PRHN Islamabad <prhnis...@gmail.com>; PRHN National Secretriat <prh...@sachet.org.pk>; PRHN-g <pr...@googlegroups.com>; Rabeea Shah <rabee...@gmail.com>; Rukhshanda Naz <ruk...@hotmail.com>; SPARC-ED <e...@sparcpk.org>; Safeer Ullah Khan <saf...@bedari.org.pk>; Shazia Shaheen <shahee...@gmail.com>; Valerie Khan-o <v.kha...@gmail.com>; Yasmin Zaidi <yzai...@gmail.com>; "aim...@yahoo.com" <aim...@yahoo.com>
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Yasmine, it is a very good suggestion. Let us go to crowded areas such as market and do dhammal. This will be real powerful show of resistance to these buggers.

Farzana

On 18 February 2017 at 12:51, 'Yasmin Zaidi' via Insani Huqooq Ittehad <insani-huq...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Agree Ambreen, it should be multipronged...
Could we consider a flash protest that just happens to meet in F. 9 park? 

and if we want to be more explicit: brings speakers along with music for an open air dhamaal?

on a sat or sunday afternoon to maximise participation of ppl with families as well.
Yasmin
 
Yasmin Zaidi PhD
Center of Gender and Policy Studies (CGaPS)
Website: www.cgaps.org.pk
Address: #19, Mauve Area, St. 13, G-8/1, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: (0092)51- 8480303 /8358912
Email: yzai...@yahoo.com



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