Zaid Hamid
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| Born | March 14, 1964 |
| Nationality | Pakistan |
| Other names | Syed Zaid Zaman Hamid |
| Occupation | Defence Analyst |
| Known for | BrassTacks TV Series |
| Website | Official Site Profile Page Corporate Site |
Syed Zaid Zaman Hamid is a Pakistani security consultant and strategic defence analyst. He is more popularly known by his short name, Zaid Hamid, which he uses in his television programs. He is the founder of BrassTacks, a Pakistani think tank devoted to the study of regional and global political events and their implications for Pakistan's security and interests. Zaid Hamid is frequently invited to speak on national television networks as a defence and political analyst. He runs his own dedicated program on the News One channel, named "BrassTacks with Zaid Hamid". This program is a pioneer in its category of programming in Pakistan, and focuses not on current affairs but the bigger picture of competing international interests. It is also the primary reason of Zaid Hamid's rise to popularity among Pakistanis around the world.
Early life
Education
Zaid Hamid obtained his Electronics Engineering degree from NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi.
Early in his youth, when Zaid started his graduate degree, Afghanistan got challenged by the Soviet invasion and like many other Muslims from around the world, Zaid Hamid volunteered to participate in the Afghan war, considered widely among Muslims as a Jihad. According to official sources on his website, it is stated that his active participation in the war spans six years. It was during this time where Zaid Hamid claims to have met and befriended Ahmad Shah Masoud.
Zaid Hamid is also a Black belt (martial arts) second dan of Shotokan martial art. Zaid Hamid also possesses in-depth familiarity with modern weapons, and warfare related subjects, and is believed to have played a major role in the Afghan War, as evidenced by his accounts of personal involvement in his TV program series "Pakistan Afghan Policy". Abc
Professional Background
He has served as area head of Security Alarms Systems Division of an eminent security company.
He has authored dozens of published articles and handbooks on various defense and security related issues.
BrassTacks Think Tank
Recently, Zaid Hamid started an independent think tank Brasstacks, whose operations are independent of his corporate website. This organization aims at creating awareness among the Pakistani people on issues of national security. Its website is located at www.brasstacks.pk
Education
Apart from his professional expertise in Defence and Security, Zaid Hamid also possesses extensive knowledge on World History, Economics, Islamic Philosophy and the Quran and Sunnah. He speaks five languages and has extensively travelled around the world, including numerous visits to Mecca and Medina for Umrah.
Political Views
Political
Zaid Hamid is noted for his bold statements against the American, Indian, Israeli and Afghan governments working against Pakistan's interest. He is the first person appearing on the Pakistani media to claim that Baitullah Mehsud and his aides are actually funded by the CIA and RAW to destabilize Pakistan. He belives the real target of the US is the Pakitan's nuclear facility which is a direct threat to Israel's sovereignty. He is also critical of the present government of Pakistan, declaring it as a 'CIA-sponsored' democracy.
Social
Zaid Hamid is strongly inpsired by the works of Allama Iqbal and Wasif Ali Wasif. He frequently describes Jinnah and Iqbal as having a 'heart of a lion' and 'sight of an eagle', respectively.
BrassTacks TV Series
Zaid Hamid runs a dedicated program on TV1 Channel, which focuses on strategic affairs and global politics and economics.
The programs broadcast so far have covered the following subjects:
- US Grand Strategic Objectives
- Zionist War Against Islam
- Pakistan Afghan Policy
- Political Islam and Jihad
- Hindu Zionism
- Economic Terrorism
Subjects covered include, Hindu Zionism, Chankya ideology, the war of 1965, Indian role in East Pakistan affair, and the low intensity war between India and Pakistan. War on Terror, Pre and Post 9/11, scenario, External threats to Pakistan's security, Pakistan Afghan Policy. Concepts of Political Islam and development of global jihad. Legitimate resistance to occupation or Terrorism? History of Religious and Sectarian Violence in Pakistan;
Economic Terrorism; How the World Economy is hijacked and being controlled by Jew Zionists; the truth about the western banking system & fake paper currency; the power of Gold and Silver as real wealth & along with steps needed to involve radical change in world economy
After Economic Terrorism on Brass Tacks, Mr Zaid Hamid conducted a different Programme Yeh Ghazi, On the same Channel. This programme was aired everyday in Ramazan 2008. This programme was a narrative history of eminent Muslim figures from the time of The Prophet S.A.W to recent past. Paying tribute to their roles in shaping the geography of the Muslim Empire, shining light upon their own personal character, and how their endeavours should be used as guidelines to help understand the strategic game plan unfolding in modern times. This time line of Muslim history also gave an over view to the dynamic shift of power between great civilizations. By explaining how one civilization and ideology rises as the other falls, and how the cycle continues, Mr Zaid Hamid has concluded the "Yeh Ghazi" Series of Ramazan 2008.
Response to Criticism
On False prophets
Zaid Hamid has repeatedly, officially denied that he is not running any cult ideology of Yusuf Kazzab, believes in Prophet Muhammad(sm) as the Last and Final Prophet of Allah, and is a Muslim.
His official statement is as under:
"Alhamdolillah, all my life has been spent keeping my self under tests and trials of fire, sword and blood for the sake of this deen and in love of Rasul Allah. My prayers, sacrifices, my life and death remains for Allah and His Prophet (saw). My izzat, life, parents, property, family and even good deeds are sacrificed on Rasul Allah. I am not mad to follow false prophets after Sayyadna Rasul Allah (saw).
Those with noor can see the rehma, baraka and khair from Allah and love of Rasul Allah in the life and mission of this humble faqeer. Hasbu nallah Naimul Wakeel, Naimul Maula wa naimun Naseer.
Curse of Allah, angels and momineen be on those liars who claim to be "prophets" after Sayyadna Khatim un Nabiyyeen Muhemmed Rasul Allah (saw). Also cursed and Rajeem are those who follow such liar "prophets" and also cursed are those who accuse innocent Muslims of following such false prophets. There will be no prophet after our beloved Sayyadna, Maulana, Muhemmed Rasul Allah, Rehmat ul lil Aalimeen (saw). May Allah keep us in His serene and blessed noor and Rehma in dunya and Akhira"
On Dictatorship
Zaid Hamid does not support secular liberal western democracy, nor he advocates fascists totalatarian secular dictatorships. His ideology of political power is based on, the doctrine of Allama Iqbal, which supoorts the concept of Spiritual Democracy or Benovelent Dictatorship. The concepts promoted by Allama Iqbal are far superior in essence, morality and political wisdom. For example the concept of Khilafat e Rashida in the early days of Islam, or in the later period like Sallahuddin Ayubi.
External links
'Official website'