Black Zero Imran Series

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TheImran Series is an Urdu spy novel series created by famous Pakistani writer Ibn-e-Safi. Ali Imran is the pivotal character, a comical secret agent who controls the Secret Service as X-2 but appears to work as a normal member of the Secret Service. Except for a handful of people, no one knows his status as the chief of the Service.

The first book, Khaufnaak Imarat (The Terrifying Building), was published in October 1955. In early books Imran appears as a solo detective, but later in the ninth book, Dhuaen ki Tehreer (The Scribbling in Smoke), he is portrayed as the chief of Secret Service as X-2.

Original author Ibn-e-Safi used the Secret Service as a central focus of the Imran Series. Later authors, continuing the series, added new members of the Secret Service. Real-world locations are not used in the series, instead fictional countries and place names are used.

Imran is the son of Karam Rehman (Rahman Sahib), Director General of the Central Intelligence Bureau. He claims descent from Genghis Khan, and has Mongol ancestry. Imran mother's real name is never revealed, she is referred to as Amma Bi. Imran lives in an apartment with his two most trusted assistants: Sulaiman, the cook, and Joseph Mugunda, his bodyguard from Africa. He usually drives a two-seater sports car.

Imran purposefully maintains multiple facets to his personality. As Ali Imran, he acts as an opportunist who may turn either a police informer or a blackmailer as the situation demands. He is also the chief of the Secret Services, called X-2. Only three other characters know his secret: Sir Sultan, Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs; Black Zero, who acts as X-2 in Imran's absence; and Roshee, a long time friend and trusted partner. Imran also occasionally assumes the personae of the Prince of Dhump, a warlord of a fictitious state known as Dhump, and of Rana Tahavvar Al Sandooqui, a wealthy landlord and businessman, and Saff e Shikan, a hero to the people of Shikral.

Early in the series Imran is portrayed as a hired agent of the Secret Service. Later he becomes a regular member of the agency. The other agents are not aware that he is their chief officer. As Imran, they laugh and sneer at him, but as X-2 they dread him.

Imran learned the art of dodging bullets, called "Sing Art," from an international Chinese criminal, Sing Hee.[1] Imran calls him Uncle Sing (Chcha Sing - چچا سنگ) and, in return, Sing Hee refers him as nephew. An old time foe who becomes enamored of him is Theresia Bumblebee of Bohemia, T3B.[2] Imran shows no interest in women, stating that women are not for him. He often claims that he doesn't need to think about women, since he doesn't believe a woman would stay by his side due to his risky job.

In Darindon Ki Basti Imran realizes that his coworkers, mainly Juliana Fitzwater, are beginning to suspect that he is X-2. To permanently remove their suspicions, he decides to induct another member, codenamed "Black Zero" into the Secret Service. However, the original Black Zero is killed.[3] Imran therefore appoints Tahir to the job and assigns him the Black Zero codename. The members of the secret service know him only as Mr. Tahir, the caretaker of Rana Palace.

Black Zero is Imran's favorite subordinate, but none of the members of Secret Service know about his true identity. He can replicate X-2's deep, hoarse voice to give orders to Secret Service agents when Imran is not available.

Juliana Fitzwater is the second in command, or deputy chief, of the Secret Service. She is a beautiful Swiss girl. Before Imran had joined the Secret Service in his Ali Imran persona, Julia was both fascinated by and afraid of her Chief, X-2. However, when Imran joins the Secret Service, Julia becomes attracted to him instead. Julia becomes suspicious that Imran is X-2, and confronts him;[3] Imran is shocked but manages to cover his identity with the help of Black Zero.

Safdar is the only field agent, apart from Imran, who is not attracted by Julia. He is also the only Secret Service agent who is fluent in Shikrali (a language spoken in the tribal area of Shikral). Safdar Saeed is the most prominent, respectful, and loyal agent after Tahir, and Imran relies heavily on him. Safdar respects Imran greatly.

Tanveer's primary weakness is that he lacks patience and is very emotional. He is the most trouble-making member of the Secret Service. He has, on many occasions, received either warnings or punishment from X-2 for his negligence of duty.

In the book Farishtay ka Dushman, he faces a motorbike accident in the line of duty[4] and is left permanently unable to carry on with field work. He is transferred to another department and is replaced in the Secret Service by Sergeant Nemo.[5]

Zafar-ul-Mulk and Jumman Bafati were introduced in Taboot Mein Cheekh. Zafar-ul-Mulk is the nephew of Nawab Muzaffarul Mulk.[6] He was sent to London for his education with his servant Jumman Bafati, earning a master's degree in chemistry from Oxford University. During this period Bafati is renamed Jameson. On his return, his uncle becomes annoyed with his modern ideas and asks him, and Jameson, to leave home. By chance they become involved in a case and Imran discovers their strengths. They are invited to join the Secret Service. Zafar-ul-Mulk has similar physical characteristics to Imran, and Imran sometimes disguises Zafar-ul-Mulk as himself.

Imran's mother, Amma Bi, is an eastern style housewife. She is a casualty of the severe idea of her better half, Rahman Sahib. She doesn't need Imran to go out, yet is powerless to do anything as a result of her better half. At whatever point Imran visits her, she beats him with her shoes.

Sir Sultan is the administrator of the Secret Service, and one of the few characters who can identify Imran as X-2. Imran reports directly to him. He is both irritated at times by Imran's behavior and appreciative of his talents. He has even wished that Imran had been his son.[8] He is an old friend of Imran's father.

Sir Sultan is the Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs. In the novel Raat Ka Shehzaada, Imran helps Sir Sultan by solving a case; in return he is offered a permanent position in the Secret Service.[9]

Roshee is an Anglo-Burmese girl who was saved by Imran before he became X-2.[10] Intelligent and confident, she has helped Imran in many cases. Imran trusts her, and she has known that he is X-2 since he took on this role.

Roshee's father was a businessman in Singapore. During WWII, he lost his business and Roshee became a call girl. After meeting Imran in Bhayanak Aadmi, she becomes ashamed of her profession and Imran offers her a job in the Central Intelligence Bureau. Later, she and Imran open a private investigation agency, "Roshee & Co. Forwarding & Clearing Agents".[11] She stops working for Imran in Larkiyoan Ka Jazeera, although Imran continues to involve her in cases.

Joseph Mugonda, an African black man, is Imran's personal bodyguard. He is tall, well-built, and an ex-heavyweight boxing champion. He prefers to dress in a military uniform with holsters on each side, carrying two identical loaded revolvers.

In Challees Aik, Baavan, Imran defeats Joseph's boss during a case.[12] Joseph's philosophy is that whoever can knock him out he will willingly serve for the rest of his life, and he begins to work for Imran. He is extremely loyal, sometimes referring to Imran as his father. He is a heavy drinker and highly superstitious but is nevertheless a very useful companion. His knowledge of jungles has proved useful on several occasions. He also serves as the Prince of Dhump's bodyguard when Imran assumes this role. TigerTiger is not part of X2's team. He is Imran's personal acolyte and aide and his loyalties are all directed to his mentor; he takes issue with anybody challenging Imran. He tries his best to act like his boss. Imran often comments that Tiger does his job to perfection.

Sulaiman is Imran's cook and housekeeper. Imran and Sulaiman often have comic interactions about the food Sulaiman is going to prepare. Sulaiman was originally employed by Imran's father. He dislikes Imran's bodyguard Joseph, who is always drunk. Later in the series, he marries a girl named Gulrukh.

Super Fayyaz is a friend of Imran's. He is the Superintendent of the Central Intelligence Bureau, under Imran's father Fazal Rehman. Imran occasionally calls him Super Fayyaz. He and Imran have a complex relationship. He consults Imran when in difficulties, but is also jealous of Imran and has several times attempted, unsuccessfully, to arrest him. Fayyaz is not very intelligent, but solves many cases with Imran's help and rises to the position of Superintendent.

Sualiha, daughter of Doctor Dawood Director-General from Institute of Scientific Research and Sualeha is also a friend of Surya (Imran's sister), from Imran Series Novel 48 Doosri Aank).Secret service Suliha added by M.Kaleem in Kakana Island 206

Tsung was born, out of wedlock, to a Chinese father and Mongolian mother, and is forced to leave China after a failed coup d'tat. Since then he has moved from country to country. He is very thin and appears weak, but is actually very strong. He is also known as "Jonk" (leech) because of his ability to squeeze his enemies until they lose consciousness.

Imran first meets Tsung He in London, where Imran is conducting research in criminology, in the book Lashoan Ka Bazaar.[1] A criminal named McLawrence has terrorized the city. Imran investigates, and comes across Tsung He. Tsung has devised a technique that allows him to dodge any bullets fired on him by judging the hand movements of the assailant, and moving swiftly. Tsung He uses this technique in front of Imran, and Imran asks him to do it again and again till 36 rounds has been fired. That is enough for Imran to learn the technique. Imran then surprises Tsung He by challenging him to shoot at him; Tsung He fails to hit him, and despite the fact that they are enemies he declares Imran his nephew in terms of cunningness.

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