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UK bans entry of Ghulam Ahmed Bilour - thenews.com.pk
LONDON: The British government has
decided to ban the entry into Britain of
Pakistans Railways Minister Ghulam Ahmad
Bilour and Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, maker
of the blasphemous film Innocence of
Muslims that caused riots across the
Muslim world.
The News can exclusively disclose that the
decisions were taken at a high level meeting
in which the Home Secretary Theresa May
agreed to issue exclusion orders for both
Bilour, who had offered a $100,000 bounty
for the killing of the maker of the anti-Islam
film, and Nakoula on the grounds that their
presence in the UK will not be conducive to
the public good. Both of them have been
declared undesirable as their presence in
Britain could harm race relations and pose
threats to Britains national interests.
When approached for confirmation, a Home
Office spokesperson refused to comment on
individual cases but a trusted government
source told this correspondent that the
decision has been conveyed to Pakistans
Railways Minister.
The Home Secretary may decide to exclude
an individual who is not a British citizen if he
or she considers that their presence in the UK
is not conducive to the public good. The
source told that the Home Secretary had
used her powers on full justification, based
on all available evidence and the decision is
reasonable and proportionate.
The Government of Pakistan and Bilours
Awami National Party (ANP) quickly
distanced themselves from Bilours
comments and said his comments didnt
reflect the governments policy. The ANP,
which has a government in the Taliban
insurgency-infested Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
province besides being a strong ally of
President Asif Ali Zardari-led government in
the centre, said at the time: We are a
secular party. We consider al Qaeda and
Taliban as our enemy.
A day after dozens of protestors died in
Pakistan over the film, Bilour announced: I
announce today that this blasphemer who
has abused the Holy Prophet, if somebody
will kill him, I will give that person a prize of
$100,000. I also announce that if the
government hands this person over to me, my
heart says I will finish him with my own
hands and then they can hang me.
Soon after Bilours comments Pakistani
Taliban said they have removed Bilour from
their hit list. Bilour urged the Taliban and al
Qaeda to carry out what he called the noble
deed. Bilour said public opinion was behind
him in Pakistan. I expressed my personal
view and faith. I stand by my declaration. My
faith is non-violent, but I cannot forgive and
tolerate (this insult).
Bilour has stated that that freedom of speech
should not be used as an excuse to insult
Islam a view now popular amongst
Muslims who suspect that the right-wing
elements in the west are involved in a
sustained campaign to defame Islam.
Killing is not a good way, but right now it is
the only way, because no action has been
taken from Western countries (against the
filmmaker), Bilour said. It is unlikely that
Bilour will appeal to the British government
to cancel the ban but it is understood that he
has the right to appeal.
Theresa May faced calls from her own ruling
party parliamentarians to bar Bilour from
Britain. Bilour, like other Pakistani politicians,
has been a regular visitor to London and
ANP has a strong support base in
Birmingham where its annual summer event
attracts major party figures.
Bilour and his brothers, Bashir, Ilyas and
Aziz, are reported to have financial interests
in London.Prime Minister David Camerons
office had indicated that Bilours comments
could affect his ability to visit the UK.
LONDON: The British government has
decided to ban the entry into Britain of
Pakistans Railways Minister Ghulam Ahmad
Bilour and Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, maker
of the blasphemous film Innocence of
Muslims that caused riots across the
Muslim world.
The News can exclusively disclose that the
decisions were taken at a high level meeting
in which the Home Secretary Theresa May
agreed to issue exclusion orders for both
Bilour, who had offered a $100,000 bounty
for the killing of the maker of the anti-Islam
film, and Nakoula on the grounds that their
presence in the UK will not be conducive to
the public good. Both of them have been
declared undesirable as their presence in
Britain could harm race relations and pose
threats to Britains national interests.
When approached for confirmation, a Home
Office spokesperson refused to comment on
individual cases but a trusted government
source told this correspondent that the
decision has been conveyed to Pakistans
Railways Minister.
The Home Secretary may decide to exclude
an individual who is not a British citizen if he
or she considers that their presence in the UK
is not conducive to the public good. The
source told that the Home Secretary had
used her powers on full justification, based
on all available evidence and the decision is
reasonable and proportionate.
The Government of Pakistan and Bilours
Awami National Party (ANP) quickly
distanced themselves from Bilours
comments and said his comments didnt
reflect the governments policy. The ANP,
which has a government in the Taliban
insurgency-infested Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
province besides being a strong ally of
President Asif Ali Zardari-led government in
the centre, said at the time: We are a
secular party. We consider al Qaeda and
Taliban as our enemy.
A day after dozens of protestors died in
Pakistan over the film, Bilour announced: I
announce today that this blasphemer who
has abused the Holy Prophet, if somebody
will kill him, I will give that person a prize of
$100,000. I also announce that if the
government hands this person over to me, my
heart says I will finish him with my own
hands and then they can hang me.
Soon after Bilours comments Pakistani
Taliban said they have removed Bilour from
their hit list. Bilour urged the Taliban and al
Qaeda to carry out what he called the noble
deed. Bilour said public opinion was behind
him in Pakistan. I expressed my personal
view and faith. I stand by my declaration. My
faith is non-violent, but I cannot forgive and
tolerate (this insult).
Bilour has stated that that freedom of speech
should not be used as an excuse to insult
Islam a view now popular amongst
Muslims who suspect that the right-wing
elements in the west are involved in a
sustained campaign to defame Islam.
Killing is not a good way, but right now it is
the only way, because no action has been
taken from Western countries (against the
filmmaker), Bilour said. It is unlikely that
Bilour will appeal to the British government
to cancel the ban but it is understood that he
has the right to appeal.
Theresa May faced calls from her own ruling
party parliamentarians to bar Bilour from
Britain. Bilour, like other Pakistani politicians,
has been a regular visitor to London and
ANP has a strong support base in
Birmingham where its annual summer event
attracts major party figures.
Bilour and his brothers, Bashir, Ilyas and
Aziz, are reported to have financial interests
in London.Prime Minister David Camerons
office had indicated that Bilours comments
could affect his ability to visit the UK.
