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In May 2013, Jibran ran for NA-250 constituency, in which he lost to [[Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf]]'s candidate Dr. Arif Alvi.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ahmed|first1=Noman|title=Lawyer determined to give veteran politicians a tough time in NA-250|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/538356/lawyer-determined-to-give-veteran-politicians-a-tough-time-in-na-250/|website=tribune.com.pk|accessdate=Dec 22, 2014}}</ref> In Dec 2014, following the Peshawar's [[Reactions to the 2014 Peshawar school massacre|attack]] which lead to 141 dead, Jibran led the procession calling for the arrest of controversial Lal Masjid cleric Abdul Aziz, <ref>{{cite web|title=Anti-Taliban protesters in Islamabad demand action against pro-militant cleric|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/dec/19/anti-taliban-protest-islamabad-police-station}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Zaidi|first1=Mosharraf|title=The People Themselves Must Act Against the Pakistani Taliban|url=http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/12/18/is-there-any-hope-against-the-taliban-horror-in-pakistan/the-people-themselves-must-act-against-the-pakistani-taliban|website=nytimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Usman|first1=Maryam|title=Civil society calls for Maulana Aziz's arrest|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/809836/civil-society-calls-for-maulana-azizs-arrest/|website=tribune.com.pk}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Calls grow in Pakistan for arrest of controversial cleric|url=http://www.ucanews.com/news/calls-grow-in-pakistan-for-arrest-of-controversial-cleric/72677|website=ucanews.com}}</ref>for which he subequently received alleged threats from Taliban spokesman. <ref>{{cite web|title=Pakistan Fast Tracks Execution of Militants|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/23/world/asia/pakistani-premier-calls-for-fast-tracking-executions-of-militants.html?_r=0|website=New York Times|accessdate=Dec 24, 2014}}</ref> |
In May 2013, Jibran ran for NA-250 constituency, in which he lost to [[Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf]]'s candidate Dr. Arif Alvi.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ahmed|first1=Noman|title=Lawyer determined to give veteran politicians a tough time in NA-250|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/538356/lawyer-determined-to-give-veteran-politicians-a-tough-time-in-na-250/|website=tribune.com.pk|accessdate=Dec 22, 2014}}</ref> In Dec 2014, following the Peshawar's [[Reactions to the 2014 Peshawar school massacre|attack]] which lead to 141 dead, Jibran led the procession calling for the arrest of controversial Lal Masjid cleric Abdul Aziz, <ref>{{cite web|title=Anti-Taliban protesters in Islamabad demand action against pro-militant cleric|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/dec/19/anti-taliban-protest-islamabad-police-station}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Zaidi|first1=Mosharraf|title=The People Themselves Must Act Against the Pakistani Taliban|url=http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/12/18/is-there-any-hope-against-the-taliban-horror-in-pakistan/the-people-themselves-must-act-against-the-pakistani-taliban|website=nytimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Usman|first1=Maryam|title=Civil society calls for Maulana Aziz's arrest|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/809836/civil-society-calls-for-maulana-azizs-arrest/|website=tribune.com.pk}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Calls grow in Pakistan for arrest of controversial cleric|url=http://www.ucanews.com/news/calls-grow-in-pakistan-for-arrest-of-controversial-cleric/72677|website=ucanews.com}}</ref>for which he subequently received alleged threats from Taliban spokesman. <ref>{{cite web|title=Pakistan Fast Tracks Execution of Militants|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/23/world/asia/pakistani-premier-calls-for-fast-tracking-executions-of-militants.html?_r=0|website=New York Times|accessdate=Dec 24, 2014}}</ref> |
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==Stance on Terrorism== |
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:He has stance on anti-terrorism and his staunch belief that our enemy lies within as well as his dissatisfaction of the usual conspiracy theories. And the national and political tendency of blaming the other nations, agencies and space aliens for all the ills that plague contemporary Pakistani Society. I have known him since 2010 when he was involved in the “Pehla Qadam” flood relief camp. What inspired me was the fact that here was this young boy, barely out of his teens who was not just collecting funds but actually accompanying the army to the villages and camps where he personally helped distribute the relief goods, directly to the people who needed them the most (Source: Interview with Muhammad Jibran’s polling agent Saadia Tariq for 2013 Elections) <ref> http://photonews.com.pk/quaid-e-jawan-jibran-nasir-eyes-polling-agent-interview-saadia-tariq-2/ retrieved: Feb 5, 2015 </ref> |
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*On 16 January, 2015 after One month of [[Army Public School]] massacre in [[Peshawar]] that left 150 dead, a new movement is growing among marginalized urban liberals rallying to “Reclaim Pakistan” from violent extremism. Muhammad Jibran Nasir, a 27-year-old lawyer who has played a key role in organising demonstrations Carrying placards and candles<ref>{{cite web|author= Editor Photonews|url=http://photonews.com.pk/peshawar-school-attack-civil-society-hold-world-wide-protests-terror/ |title=Peshawar School Attack: Civil Society To Hold World Wide Protests Against Terror | publisher=photonews.com.pk/ | date= Jan 14, 2015|accessdate= Feb 5, 2015 }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|author= Inamullah Khattak |url=http://nation.com.pk/islamabad/23-Dec-2014/protest-turns-into-movement-against-lal-masjid |title= Protest| publisher=The Nation (Nawaiwaqt group) | date= |accessdate= Feb 5, 2015 }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|author= The World Organization for Resources Development and Education |url=http://www.worde.org/events/countering-violent-extremism-in-pakistan-opportunities-and-obstacles-for-civil-society/|title=Countering Violent Extremism in Pakistan | publisher=WORDE | date= |accessdate= Feb 5, 2015 }}</ref> . |
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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. Jibran played a key role in organising demonstrations carrying placards and candles<ref>{{cite web|author= Editor Photonews|url=http://photonews.com.pk/peshawar-school-attack-civil-society-hold-world-wide-protests-terror/ |title=Peshawar School Attack: Civil Society To Hold World Wide Protests Against Terror | publisher=photonews.com.pk/ | date= Jan 14, 2015|accessdate= Feb 5, 2015 }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|author= Inamullah Khattak |url=http://nation.com.pk/islamabad/23-Dec-2014/protest-turns-into-movement-against-lal-masjid |title= Protest| publisher=The Nation (Nawaiwaqt group) | date= |accessdate= Feb 5, 2015 }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|author= The World Organization for Resources Development and Education |url=http://www.worde.org/events/countering-violent-extremism-in-pakistan-opportunities-and-obstacles-for-civil-society/|title=Countering Violent Extremism in Pakistan | publisher=WORDE | date= |accessdate= Feb 5, 2015 }}</ref> . |
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Mohammad Jibran Nasir | |
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| Born | February 10, 1987 |
| Alma mater | University of Northumbria University of London |
Mohammad Jibran Nasir (Template:Lang-ur) (born 10 February 1987)[1] is a Pakistani lawyer, activist and independent politician, who has been listed by Foreign Policy Magazine amongst the three Pakistani politicians making considerable effort against sectarian violence.[2]
Jibran has done LLB from University of Northumbria followed by an LLM from University of London.
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 Dec 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 subequently received alleged threats from Taliban spokesman. [8]
Stance on Terrorism
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. Jibran played a key role in organising demonstrations carrying placards and candles[9] [10] [11] .
See also
The Institute for Social Movements, Pakistan
References
- ^ "Hottie of the week: Jibran Nasir". Express Tribubes. 4 June 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ Kugelman, Michael. "Pakistanis Pushing back against Killing in God's Name". Foreignpolicy.com. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- ^ Ahmed, Noman. "Lawyer determined to give veteran politicians a tough time in NA-250". tribune.com.pk. Retrieved Dec 22, 2014.
- ^ "Anti-Taliban protesters in Islamabad demand action against pro-militant cleric".
- ^ Zaidi, Mosharraf. "The People Themselves Must Act Against the Pakistani Taliban". nytimes.com.
- ^ Usman, Maryam. "Civil society calls for Maulana Aziz's arrest". tribune.com.pk.
- ^ "Calls grow in Pakistan for arrest of controversial cleric". ucanews.com.
- ^ "Pakistan Fast Tracks Execution of Militants". New York Times. Retrieved Dec 24, 2014.
- ^ Editor Photonews (Jan 14, 2015). "Peshawar School Attack: Civil Society To Hold World Wide Protests Against Terror". photonews.com.pk/. Retrieved Feb 5, 2015.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ Inamullah Khattak. "Protest". The Nation (Nawaiwaqt group). Retrieved Feb 5, 2015.
- ^ The World Organization for Resources Development and Education. "Countering Violent Extremism in Pakistan". WORDE. Retrieved Feb 5, 2015.