My deepest condolences on your loss AZ. I can't imagine the pain of experiencing a loss like that.
One of the worst in my life, but it's over now.
I understand that Kurram is heating up again, and the Turi's have accused the political agent of being in league with the Taliban (he was found sitting in a Taliban vehicle that was stopped a few days ago by the tribesmen.
Us Turris have always been peace-loving people. Actually all Parachinar has always been peaceful until Zia ul-Haq began promoting the sectarian groups. He was the biggest enemy to Pakistan and Pakistani nationalism in history.
We are still feeling nightmare effects of his administration.
As for Turris and Parachinar, we will always be safe because Turri are resilient and excellent fighters. Sorry to sound immodest.
The real problem is 2 things:
1.) afghan "refugees"
2.) pro-taleban waziris who are coming in because they know Army is about to kick the living sh*t out of them
We support the Army 100% as they clean up FATA of these trash.
Until the GoP imposes its writ on the area and eliminates the threat to peoples safety and well being that the Taliban pose, I do not expect the Tribesmen to disarm, especially yours, given how the Taliban have a special hatred for you.
we will never disarm.
sooner or later every taleban and anybody who dares to support them will be shot.
They are enemy of ultra-secular Pashtun culture and traditions. And most importantly, they are enemy of ALL Pakistani citizens.
Good luck to your Tribe in dealing with this evil.
In 2006 when Saudi and Uzbek terrorists escaped from the police custody, Turris of all ages went and shot them all.
We carried the wounded ones and threw them outside the police station.
We will continue our traditions. Anybody who DARES to create problems in Kurram will be stomped on like insect.
That said, my point about 'blase attitudes' was primarily about the rooftop and aerial firing, which can put peoples lives in danger, and not any argument against the right and necessity to bear arms in Pakistan.
I re-iterate my stance on arms and the right to bear them. But there needs to be a proper Rifle Association and proper accountability.
Because -- a lot of people in Pakistan own guns; and many of these people are not mentally stable people. They shouldnt even have sling-shots, let alone guns.
Aerial firing is dangerous activity in big cities. In Tribal areas, it isnt much of a problem if it is done in controlled setting.
What goes up must come down. Therefore, people should be educated about the dangers of this behaviour. Guns are not toys. Nobody in their right mind would want to intentionally kill or injure anybody else, but accidents happen. And these accidents can easily be avoided.
In cities like Karachi, there should be more random checkpoints where cars and people are checked for weapons. Those who have non-licensed weapons should be arrested and given maximum penalty, regardless of how much money or influence they have. It's time to get serious.
all weapons that are not registered and/or dont have serial number should be confiscated and melted.
I would just like more people with weapons to shoot them off/practice in gun ranges, instead of rooftops and wedding lawns.
I am hoping to open up a chain of firing ranges, and also race-tracks where people can race their cars in controlled environment --similar to what they do in United States and UAE.
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