Jibran Nasir

Mohammad Jibran Nasir
Born (1987-02-10) 10 February 1987
Karachi, Pakistan
Alma mater University of Northumbria
University of London

Jibran Nasir (جبران ناصر) (born 10 February 1987)[1] is a Pakistani lawyer, controversial activist and independent politician, who has been listed by Foreign Policy Magazine amongst the three Pakistanis making considerable effort against sectarian violence.[2]

Jibran has done his A-Levels from L'ecole for Advanced Studies, Karachi, LLB from University of London followed by an LLM from University of Northumbria.

In May 2013, Jibran ran for NA-250 constituency, in which he lost to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's candidate Dr. Arif Alvi.[3] In December 2014, following the Peshawar's attack which lead to 141 dead, Jibran led the procession calling for the arrest of controversial Lal Masjid cleric Abdul Aziz,[4][5][6][7] for which he subsequently received alleged threats from Taliban spokesman.[8] On 5 February 2015, Mr. Nasir was arrested near the Chief Minister's House in Karachi.

Anti-terrorism movement

On 16 January 2015 after one month of Army Public School massacre in Peshawar that left 150 dead, a new movement marginalized urban liberals rallying to "Reclaim Pakistan" from violent extremism.[9] Jibran played a key role in organising demonstrations carrying playcards and candles.[10][11][12]

Criticism

He has been criticized by many for going after issues only on sectarian basis like heavily criticizing Lal Masjid cleric and turning blind eye to Baldia town attack which according to law and enforcement agencies was done by Muttahida Qaumi Movement. according to Jibran Nasir Abdul Aziz threatened him out side red mosque but police did not back that, According to SHO Aabpara Abdul Rehman when asked by senior anchor Matiullah Jan he said "I was present all the time nobody form red mosque threatened anyone" but Jibran Nasir was adamant the civil society surrounded the police station and subsequently police succumbed to pressure and lodge the fir

Arrest

Mr. Nasir had been leading protests against terrorism in Pakistan, and was arrested on 5 February 2015 for protesting near the Chief Minister's residence along with other Civil Society activists.[13][14][15]

Later Civil society activist Jibran Nasir and other 26 activists were released by the Karachi Police on same day. Following his release he addressed protesters gathered and reiterated his 15-day ultimatum to government for taking action against banned organizations.[16][17][18]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Hottie of the week: Jibran Nasir". Express Tribubes. 4 June 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  2. ↑ Kugelman, Michael. "Pakistanis Pushing back against Killing in God's Name". Foreignpolicy.com. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
  3. ↑ Ahmed, Noman. "Lawyer determined to give veteran politicians a tough time in NA-250". tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  4. ↑ "Anti-Taliban protesters in Islamabad demand action against pro-militant cleric".
  5. ↑ Zaidi, Mosharraf. "The People Themselves Must Act Against the Pakistani Taliban". nytimes.com.
  6. ↑ Usman, Maryam. "Civil society calls for Maulana Aziz's arrest". tribune.com.pk.
  7. ↑ "Calls grow in Pakistan for arrest of controversial cleric". ucanews.com.
  8. ↑ "Pakistan Fast Tracks Execution of Militants". New York Times. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  9. ↑ Jibran is inspiring people to reclaim Pakistan
  10. ↑ Editor Photonews (14 January 2015). "Peshawar School Attack: Civil Society To Hold World Wide Protests Against Terror". photonews.com.pk/. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  11. ↑ Inamullah Khattak. "Protest". The Nation (Nawaiwaqt group). Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  12. ↑ The World Organization for Resources Development and Education. "Countering Violent Extremism in Pakistan". WORDE. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  13. ↑ DAWN (newspaper). "Jibran Nasir Arrested near CM house". Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  14. ↑ http://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/26275/are-jibran-nasir-and-his-friends-game-changers-in-todays-pakistan/
  15. ↑ https://lubpak.com/archives/331591
  16. ↑ LUAVUT ZAHID (6 February 2015). "Civil society activists briefly held over anti-ASWJ protest". Pakistan Today. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  17. ↑ Noman Ahmed & Munira Abbas. "Protesting Shikarpur: Jibran Nasir, civil society activists released". The Express Tribune (with the International New York Times). Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  18. ↑ Yumna Rafi (6 February 2015). "Activist Jibran Nasir freed by police after arrest near CM House". DAWN News. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
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