• About Us
  • The TFT Story
  • Team
  • Write for TFT
  • Online advertisement tariff
  • Donate To Us
Monday, July 4, 2022
  • Home
  • Editorials
  • News
  • Analysis
  • Features
  • Spotlight
  • Videos
  • Citizens’ Voice
  • Lifestyle
  • Editor’s Picks
  • Good Times
  • More
    • About Us
    • Team
    • Write for TFT
    • The TFT Story
    • Donate To Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Editorials
  • News
  • Analysis
  • Features
  • Spotlight
  • Videos
  • Citizens’ Voice
  • Lifestyle
  • Editor’s Picks
  • Good Times
  • More
    • About Us
    • Team
    • Write for TFT
    • The TFT Story
    • Donate To Us
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Memorial Posts Commemorate Salman Taseer’s ‘Courage’ On The Anniversary Of His Death

News Desk by News Desk
January 5, 2022
in News
Memorial Posts Commemorate Salman Taseer’s ‘Courage’ On The Anniversary Of His Death
50
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Marking eleven years since Salman Taseer’s assassination, messages of commemoration were shared across Twitter since the past two days, memorialising the former Punjab governor’s indomitable legacy.

The late governor was remembered as a “brave voice” who “courageously” defended the rights and livelihoods of minorities across Punjab and Pakistan.

"You can bury a man but not his courage".#SalmanTaseer #DeathAnniversary pic.twitter.com/z9u7ufDzwb

— Shaan (@Shanyousaf6) January 3, 2022

Remembering #SalmanTaseer Shaheed on the anniversary of his martyrdom. A self made & successful chartered accountant, businessman and politician who stood up for a poor and disenfranchised Christian woman, paying the ultimate price for his principles. Taseer’s legacy lives on.. pic.twitter.com/zXQx6HvRu4

— Ghulam jan Hassanzai (officiall) (@Ghulam81Jan) January 4, 2022

Memorable picture of two brave personalities Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and Shaheed Salman Taseer.

Remembering courageous #SalmanTaseer on his 9th martyrdom anniversary.#ShaheedSalmanTaseer RIP💔 pic.twitter.com/PnfImFjZjA

— Preet Jumman Maheshwary (@PreetJumman) January 4, 2022

Drawing from some of the former Governor’s impassioned speeches, many shared clips from Taseer’s interviews, including his son Shahbaz Taseer.

This is what a brave and fearless politician looks like pic.twitter.com/rH7aZ26d7U

— Shahbaz Taseer (@ShahbazTaseer) January 4, 2022

He wanted to explain his position as was labelled blasphemous but damage had been done .His assassination left scars on the face of our society #RIP #SalmanTaseer https://t.co/SqFW86tRPp

— Asma Shirazi (@asmashirazi) January 4, 2022

May your legacy live forever Shaheed Salman Taseer. ❤️#SalmanTaseer pic.twitter.com/NQnKsOcwNs

— Madiha Abbas Naqvi (@MadihaNaqvii) January 4, 2022

Taseer’s controversial and violent death sparked a rift within Pakistan.  To many, his death was indicative of the extremist and ‘violent’ mindset that had taken hold over Pakistan and emboldened those who had supported the Governor’s murderer.

One user lamented, “Unfortunately we are living in era where a terrorist Mumtaz Qadri [can] become a hero, while murdering Governor Punjab Salman Taseer!”

In memory of Shaheed Salmaan Taseer. A brave voice taken from us far too soon. And to those that fed and nurtured the mindset that took him so violently, you will one day burn in the flames you lit.

— Assad Zulfiqar Khan (@pseudorebel) January 4, 2022

Unfortunately we are living in era where a terrorist #MumtazQadri become a hero, while murdering Governor Punjab #SalmanTaseer !Qadri not only assisinated the Governor but he also violated his oath, SHAME! Something must be done to save humanity,A better world is possible!Castro. pic.twitter.com/eV89Xr8LJB

— Engr Kazim Hussain Channa🇵🇰 (@kazimhc19) January 4, 2022

“You live life once, you live it by your principles and you live it courageously – that’s what it’s about" #SalmanTaseer pic.twitter.com/EIaJ1mH5PD

— Ejaz zaidi (@EjazZaidy) January 3, 2022

Salman Taseer was murdered in Islamabad on this day, January 4, 2011 at age 65 by his then body guard, Mumtaz Qadri, for his vociferous defense of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman accused of blasphemy, as well as his vehement critiques on the nation’s blasphemy laws.

Born in 1944, Taseer began his career as a businessman before pivoting to politics.  He was a prominent figure in the Pakistan People’s Party and served as the Governor of Punjab from 2008 until his death.

Also Read:

U-turn: PTI Deviates From Its Stance On Phone Tapping By Intelligence Agencies

Rameez Raja Says His Life Is In Danger

Tags: assassinationmurderlawblasphemy lawblasphemyassasinationSalman Taseer murderSalman TaseerAsia Bibisalmantaseer
Previous Post

Alleged Audio Of Maryam Nawaz, Pervaiz Rashid Discussing Media ‘Bias’ Surfaces

Next Post

PM Imran Khan’s Reply Sought By Islamabad High Court In Defamation Case Against Khwaja Asif

News Desk

News Desk

Next Post
No Deal With Nawaz: ISPR | Will Imran Be Disqualified? PM For PMLN, PPP Scrutiny | Maryam Responds

No Deal With Nawaz: ISPR | Will Imran Be Disqualified? PM For PMLN, PPP Scrutiny | Maryam Responds

Search

No Result
View All Result

Recent News

U-turn: PTI Deviates From Its Stance On Phone Tapping By Intelligence Agencies

U-turn: PTI Deviates From Its Stance On Phone Tapping By Intelligence Agencies

July 4, 2022
Actor Saad Qureshi Becomes Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan Learning Festival

Actor Saad Qureshi Becomes Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan Learning Festival

July 4, 2022
Rameez Raja Says His Life Is In Danger

Rameez Raja Says His Life Is In Danger

July 4, 2022

Twitter

Donate Us

Subscribe
The Friday Times – Naya Daur

News and views which are not fit to print.


The Friday Times is Pakistan’s first independent weekly, founded in 1989. In 2021, the publication went into collaboration with digital news platform Naya Daur Media to publish under a daily cycle.


Social Media

Latest News

  • All
  • News
  • Editorials
  • Features
  • Analysis
  • Lifestyle
U-turn: PTI Deviates From Its Stance On Phone Tapping By Intelligence Agencies

U-turn: PTI Deviates From Its Stance On Phone Tapping By Intelligence Agencies

by News Desk
July 4, 2022
0

Taking another U-turn, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has...

Actor Saad Qureshi Becomes Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan Learning Festival

Actor Saad Qureshi Becomes Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan Learning Festival

by Noor Akbar Chishti
July 4, 2022
0

The star of the hit television serial 'Benaam'...

Follow Us on Instagram

Follow

    The Instagram Access Token is expired, Go to the Customizer > JNews : Social, Like & View > Instagram Feed Setting, to refresh it.
  • About Us
  • The TFT Story
  • Team
  • Write for TFT
  • Online advertisement tariff
  • Donate To Us

© 2022 All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Editorials
  • News
  • Analysis
  • Features
  • Spotlight
  • Videos
  • Citizens’ Voice
  • Lifestyle
  • Editor’s Picks
  • Good Times
  • More
    • About Us
    • Team
    • Write for TFT
    • The TFT Story
    • Donate To Us

© 2022 All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist