Please find the letter by General Amir Faisal Alavi send to British journalist Carey Shoefield highlighting the fact that if he was killed, the following generals might be involved in his death. The letter was supposed to be published if the General Faisal is assassinated as he expected. I am sure its time we start thinking as to what exactly is happening in Pakistan?
As Time Online Story:
The brother-in-law of VS Naipaul, the British novelist and Nobel laureate, was murdered last month after threatening to expose Pakistani army generals who had made deals with Taliban militants.
Major-General Faisal Alavi, a former head of Pakistan’s special forces, whose sister Nadira is Lady Naipaul, named two generals in a letter to the head of the army. He warned that he would “furnish all relevant proofâ€.
Aware that he was risking his life, he gave a copy to me and asked me to publish it if he was killed. Soon afterwards he told me that he had received no reply.
“It hasn’t worked,†he said. “They’ll shoot me.†This weekend, as demands grew for a full investigation into Alavi’s murder on November 18, Lady Naipaul described her brother as “a soldier to his toesâ€. She said: “He was an honourable man and the world was a better place when he was in it.â€
It was in Talkingfish, his favourite Islamabad restaurant, that the general handed me his letter two months ago. “Read this,†he said.
Alavi had been his usual flamboyant self until that moment, smoking half a dozen cigarettes as he rattled off jokes and gossip and fielded calls on two mobile phones.
Three years earlier this feted general, who was highly regarded by the SAS, had been mysteriously sacked as head of its Pakistani equivalent, the Special Services Group, for “conduct unbecomingâ€. The letter, addressed to General Ashfaq Kayani, the chief of army staff, was a final attempt to have his honour restored.
Alavi believed he had been forced out because he was openly critical of deals that senior generals had done with the Taliban. He disparaged them for their failure to fight the war on terror wholeheartedly and for allowing Taliban forces based in Pakistan to operate with impunity against British and other Nato troops across the border in Afghanistan.
Alavi, who had dual British and Pakistani nationality, named the generals he accused. He told Kayani that the men had cooked up a “mischievous and deceitful plot†to have him sacked because they knew he would expose them.
“The entire purpose of this plot by these general officers was to hide their own involvement in a matter they knew I was privy to,†he wrote. He wanted an inquiry, at which “I will furnish all relevant proof/ information, which is readily available with meâ€.
I folded up the letter and handed it back to him. “Don’t send it,†I said. He replied that he had known I would talk him out of it so he had sent it already. “Butâ€, he added, “I want you to keep this and publish it if anything happens to me.â€
I told him he was a fool to have sent the letter: it would force his enemies into a corner. He said he had to act and could not leave it any longer: “I want justice. And I want my honour restored. And you know what? I [don’t] give a damn what they do to me now. They did their worst three years ago.â€
We agreed soon afterwards that it would be prudent for him to avoid mountain roads and driving late at night. He knew the letter might prove to be his death warrant.
Four days after I last saw him, I was in South Waziristan, a region bordering Afghanistan, to see a unit from the Punjab Regiment. It was early evening when I returned to divisional headquarters and switched on the television. It took me a moment to absorb the horror of the breaking news running across the screen: “Retired Major General Faisal Alavi and driver shot dead on way to work.†The reports blamed militants, although the gunmen used 9mm pistols, a standard army issue, and the killings were far more clinical than a normal militant attack.
An earlier post by Pro Pakistan team on Faisal Alvi be found by clicking below link. Her daughter also wrote some comments on that blog post.
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It is yet another effort to mailgn Pakistan Army in a most kiddish manner. Alvi is dead but ask people who were close to him. ” Did he deserve to be on the coveted rank of Major General”. If not, then how he rose to this rank and plz do publish those opinions. Secondly he was not sacked because he was opposed to have agreements with Taliban but he was sacked due to other reasons. It will be really bad to narrate those as he is not amongst us. My request to all of u is not to show Pakistan Army as a villan and Alvi as a hero of some hollywood movie.
Well this is not going to have any impact on Pakistan Army or Government which is a proxy for ISI and Army… Its senseless to think that such exposure will evoke any response. Better to let the country fall under its own evil ..this is one more step to push them towards harakiri..I sympathise with the public of Pakistan who will eventually bear the brunt of misdeeds by its Army and Politicians,most of them will never understand and simply wonder..why???
Our Army is one of the most professional in the world…if all is true, then i am ashamed and hope action would be taken.
I am a reserve in the Army and i will tell you that we are a secular organization united by nationhood. We are all against the taleban and we are devastated by political developments and sinking economic conditions.
We hope for the best. And rest-assured, we are here to defend Pakistan and always work in favour of Pakistani interests –in good times and bad times.
Salaam.
Mr junaid
In regards to your comments †Did he deserve to be on the coveted rank of Major Generalâ€.
I have seen various people writing the most absurd stuff online after the sunday times published that story . I told this on another forum too and i say this here too, My father may be dead but i am not dead so anyone dont dare to throw dirt on my father or his character . I am still here to defend him.Go and research my fathers military career and then come back and ask did he deserve to be a general or not? These ranks are merely worn as pointless medals in this life they donot signify a persons greatness or his lowness.MY father always said he was a soldier and a soldier foremost .
I am not here to offer explanations or excuses .I dont need symapthies or condolences i await the day of perfect justice. That is all i wait for.
Just a small clarification. The junaid who wrote the first comment is different then me who manages this blog as a blogger. Just for future reference of everyone.
Ms. Mehvish Alavi,
My deepest condolences on the death of your father. I admire his courage and valor both when he was in fatigues and when he decided to take on those he served with for the sake of truth and honor. Indeed the suspicious manner in which your Father was assasinated makes it amply clear that the corrupt of this land will never let anyone expose them.
To the ignorant few who still believe that the army is some “sacred cow” which can not do any wrong or can not be criticized i say down with such bigoted patriotism. Whenever someone like Late Gen Alavi muster the courage to spill the beans on the villians in our midst a tragedy befalls them or their family.
I pray for your and your family’s saftey.
Maj Gen Alvi was the honest and gallantry officer of pakistan army, my father served with him in Khariayan and i know him personally. He was loyal to the soil and a true commando. I am talking about his professional life and do not want to comment on his letter. Gen Alvi, Army can not forget your supreme sacrifice for Pakistan, You are in our prayers and may jannat becomes your destiny.
Saqib Janjua
Ms Mehvish…
I was reading a blog on the Let us Build Pakistan website when I came across the news of the Death of Your Father.
Shock is not a word to describe what I feel.
Horror and an all encompassing despair are more appropriate. His Death has brought to the full fore, the cancer ailing our country. It will devour all. I am a common Pakistani, who is seeing his country fall apart.
Your Father’s Death simply puts into perspective the fact that no one is safe anymore, here. He had the courage and the integrity to speak the truth and that is the very reason he was silenced. It does not matter what rank he had. He was a true hero, for he made the ultimate sacrifice, for being honest.
Rest assured that justice will be done, sooner or later and the people responsible will pay..
Our land is not the land of the pure, it is the land of the lawless…..
I hope and pray that you and your family will be safe..
I think the phrase is ‘going to hell in a hand basket’. Shocking stuff.
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=200938\story_8-3-2009_pg11_6
Dear Mehvish, kindly resend the link as there is no relevant thing on the link you send. May be something is missing.
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Gen Alvi murder case suspects remanded
By Imran Asghar
March 08, 2009
RAWALPINDI: Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) No II on Saturday granted Koral Police two-day physical remand of three suspects for their alleged involvement in Maj Gen (r) Ameer Faisal Alvi of Special Services Group (SSG) and his driver murder case.
The suspects Maj (r) Haroon Ashiq, son of Raja Ashiq Ali of Azad Kashmir, Muhammad Nawaz Khan son of Amanullah Khan of Peshawar and Ishfaq Ahmed son of Wali of Okara were presented before the court under tight security.
Koral Police Station House Officer Arshad Ali informed the court that the suspects were on physical remand and during interrogation in I-9 police custody they revealed their involvement in murder case of Maj Gen (r) Alvi and his driver.
He said the police had to arrest their accomplices and recover the murder weapons.
I just wanted everyone to know that my father’s killers have been caught finally . The whole net of intrigue and conspiracy woven by the British journalist was indeed all fake . I do admit , at first , even i was led a little astray by Miss Carey Schofield .
I contacted her asking a copy of the letter. She agreed but then refused . I asked her was there any witness present when my dad gave her the letter she named a person but when he was contacted he denied any letter being given to her by my father. Also the letter mentioned not even a word of Taliban or Baitullah Mehsud . No SAS officer has been quoted . Whatever has been said has been said by her .
I am happy my father’s name and the Pakistan Army’s name has been cleared .
Hi Mehvish,
We are glad that the perpetrators of this great crime are finally caught. I would request you to publish or present your views in the mainstream media, so that the general public comes to know the truth. Besides, the lies of hypocrites like Miss Carey Schofield and others who are out there to malign ISI and Pakistan Armed forces are revealed to the World.
We at Pro-Pakistan would offer you all help in spreading the truth about the death of your father. If you want to write any article or statement you are most welcome to use Pro-Pakistan as your platform.
Team Pro-pakistan.com
Greetings Ms. Zehra.
We the people of Pakistan are proud of her army and are proud of the fine officers who have laid down their lives in defending our country.
You, your father and your family have paid the supreme sacrifice.
We would forever be in your debt.
@ mehvish zahra alavi
the news of ‘Major General Amir Faisal Alvi’ shaheed in a renown online news paper drew attention and i read some information about the shaheed general in few blogs written by her daughter. what i’ve noticed a army man (i.e. maj. (r) haroon ashiq) was involved in the plot of killing another army man (i.e. maj. gen. amir faisal alvi) which is such a shameful act!
since the war waged by western nation with the help of traitor at that time, since then we have suffered a lot, many fathers, mothers, daughters sons and innocents lost their lives; god bless souls all of them and keep in heaven, ameen.
the islamization became a menace for us, in the past we never saw such barbaric acts that we are witnessing these days, muslim killing another muslim ‘in the name of god and islam!’, i’m against the killing whatsoever. leaders of our nation are cowards and dollars hungry, begging nation to nation like a street beggar, what a pity!
i think we have to wait for the day of judgment when everyone will be accountable for his/her deeds, actions and will get what he/she has done.
i don’t want to condole with her or to be sympathetic because her father is martyred and alive, instead, i want to congratulate this brave family because their father is awarded with such a crown by god, the martyrdom, that every other can only wish.
@ Thank you Silver Hawk . it really is the only thing that keeps our family from falling apart …. that my father is a Shaheed . he may not present with us physically but he is here. My father was bleeding still 3 days after he was martyred and he had a lovely smile on his face…. it truly is the only thing brought us great comfort …
Pakistan
Lashkar-i-Taiba deny involvement in Gen Alvi Killing RAWALPINDI: A charge-sheet submitted by police in an anti-terrorism court says that a banned religious outfit assassinated former commander of Special Services Group Gen Aamir Faisal Alvi to avenge the role he played in the fight against militants in Fata.
According to the charge-sheet prepared by Islamabad’s Koral police against Major (retd) Haroon Ashiq, a resident of Azad Kashmir; Mohammad Nawaz Khan, of Peshawar; and Ashfaq Ahmed, of Okara, the murder was ordered by Ilyas Kashmiri who provided funds and weapons.
ATC-II Judge Sakhi Mohammad Kahot was to formally indict the accused on Tuesday, but he adjourned the hearing till May 23 because of lawyers’ strike.
During interrogation in a kidnapping for ransom case, the accused told police they had been ordered to kill Gen Alvi, who had spearheaded a commando operation against militants at Angor Adda in South Waziristan in 2004 when a large number of Arabs, Uzbeks, Chechens, Afghans and local Taliban were killed.
The three were arrested by industrial area police for trying to kidnap a businessman.
Police said the alleged killers, who belonged to the banned Lashkar-i-Taiba, followed the general when he left his residence in Bharia Town on the day of the attack for his private office in Islamabad and killed him and his driver near PWD Colony.
Police said the accused were given money and weapons for the attack by Ilyas Kashmiri and Irfan, another man working for the militants. The three men were also involved in many cases of murder and kidnapping for ransom.
In another development, the Lahore police obtained legal custody of Maj (retd) Haroon Ashiq and Mohammad Nawaz Khan to interrogate them in a case relating to the murder of Dr Abdul Saboor Malik of Sheikh Zayed Hospital, who was killed in Model Town on January 16 this year.
Salam Mehwish.
i read it all and am happy to see how a daughter stood for her GALANT father…i happened to know the SHAHEED General by helping him gettin back on his feet for first aid during 23 March Parade rehearsal when he got Scratches on his knees due to rough landing from Free Fall at parade ave..I admired his courage then and as Young son of PAK ARMY, his personality still inspires me..PPl have different opinion nd irony is taht ppl opine widout having adequate knwledge. Anyways m thankful to Pro Pakistan for putting us all right on such an imp national event.
May his soul rest in peace
PAK ARMY ZINABAD
LONG LIVE PAKISTAN
Respectable Chief of Army Chief,
i am sending the suggestions for last 4 years to ex president of pakistan general retired pervaiz musharaf sb.i am facing the problems in getting my rights for which i intends to write to you,one of which matter is as a necessary action in this regard is requested, this matter have been raised before karachi collector customs, member customs,federal mininter etc on different occassions,
Respected Sir,
We Had Imported Two Computerized Embroidery Machines Bearing Model No GY-620 From China Through Wan Hai Shipping Lines Pvt Ltd Through L/C No LC/IBD/UTK/15 & 18 Through Vessel Wan Hai 267/W029 Vide Bill of lading No 0314026500 & 0314026037 Dated 19-12-2004.The L/C was Opened in Bank AL-Falah Uni Tower Branch Karachi.
These Machines Reached Karachi 07-01-2005 And Enters In Customs Record (Manifest) In my Company Name.The Custom Authorities Change the Manifest Change The Company Name in Custom Record REF : IGM Dated 18-01-2005 Index No 170 & 171 And Delivered The Machines To Tong Tai International Lahore.Wiout Informing me and Without My Permission And Also Without the Informing/Permission/ Of L/C Opening Bank.
But the shipping company states in reply of our legal notice that they have not make any ammendment in manifest.
Sir,you are requested to please Inquire/Investigate that Matter from Custom Authorities by Which Law They Have Make the Ammendment In Manifest Without Informing Me or Without my Permission.And Also Without the Informing/Permission Of L/C Opening Bank. And Delivered the Machines to Tong Tai International Lahore.
As i am writting to governmnet of pakistan the different aspects so many times on different occasions,
1 I wish to be the the member of parliment senate if you oblige me and by using your will to increase the seat of senate for me i will be thankfull to you.it came in to my knowledge that you can increase the seat of senate by using your willing.
2 i want also be the chairman of state life chairman if you use your willing for me to be the chaiman of state life insurance company and also use your willing to be the chairman of pakistan international airlines.
every seat i know very well have the responsibilities why not i will try my best but i have to try the best to hard work for these 2 companies that these have to be earned instead these go on loss.
sir,moreover now a days i am in faisalabad my contacts will be as under.sir,
i love pak army very much it is the army which safe the country from enemies which protects the rights of peoples they are responsible etc,
i request you to please allow be by using your willings to allow me make my army uniform long over coat on my cost.it came in to my knowledge that you can alow daily one person to make the army uniform.
moreover you can use your willing to give daily one flag of pak army to any one i need 10 pak army flag daily one.only for the love with pak army.
sir i would also point out that that lahore high court have order vide writ pattettion no 11294 or 11894 i have to check.decission dated dated 25-02-2008 tittile sh m waseem amjad vs nab it must be disosed of as per high court order.
an early response in this regard is requested,
sh.m.waseem
114.A PEOPLES COLONY NO 1 FAISALABAD.
041-8727847.8727247.
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Respectable Chief of Army Chief,
As i am writting to governmnet of pakistan the different aspects so many times on different occasions.Sir i also expect the gift in cash or reward in form of house.car from governmenr of pakistan i hope my suggestions were very usefull and i can expect and i think you also know very well as you were the DG ISI AT THAT TIME.
thanks and regards,
sh.m.waseem
114.A PEOPLES COLONY NO 1 FAISALABAD.
041-8727847.8727247.
LEAVE THE MESSAGE 041-2621275.
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Need to look at lady Nadira Naipaul article in Mail on Sunday Newspaper about General Alvi murder. Our Nadira is up to her old tricks saying she was like a twin to herbrother , though he broke contact after her second divorce because of her style of life. He was discgraced by her many affairs and shamed by all her scandals. She always abused his wife and children .
I know him since thirty years, good officer but hot headed and never discreet. But Nadiras life is built on exploitation and betraying people and now she is at it again.
Ariticle in british Daily Mail is a joke. In it she talks about Mothers heart. What mothers heart? Here is a woman who abandoned two baby daughters of her first marriage and then the two children of her next. She may pull the wool over evryones eyes in england but we all know about her in Pakistan. Using her brothers name to make herself look better. She is a very bad woman who had many affairs. Nadira Naipaul is no lady.
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