Comments on: Mourning a man who mourned for Pakistan

By: Iqbal khan

Iqbal khan — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 08:15:56 +0000

Well written Mr.Nadeem Paracha..May you be Blessed by Allah S.W.T.

By: zahida

zahida — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 07:00:03 +0000

we neede many more Cowasjee’s to bring change in this country but alas we have lost even
the only one. may his soul rest in eternal peace.

By: Abdul Wahab-Pakistan

Abdul Wahab-Pakistan — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:16:44 +0000

He earned fame due to critique for the sake of his country. A country he showed strong allegiance to when many so-called custodians never hesitated to sell if off for their mean and selfish designs. He won’t consider any impediment greater than writing truth what he would acquire for the sacred cause of his country and for the people. When speaking truth started being considered a crime and would be punished with iron hand, he would dare to venture in to forbidden lands. It was his strong belief in truth which kept him safe in a city where there is none safe. When its ethnic based killing, the oppressed associate it with ethnic cleansing and when its sectarian based, it is called communal cleansing. When a minority is attacked, its called minority cleansing. No one thinks that after all its a Pakistani citizen who is killed. We all have become self centered. But Cowasjee, you were a true warrior and patriot. You were far better than the millions including I. You proved that pen is mightier than sword. Pakistan has lost an unsung hero who would always remain alive in the annals of history.

By: Agha Ata

Agha Ata — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:03:31 +0000

You said: “…who loved Karachi.a century ago.” He was an English man who brought this word from the West. Probably, his own last name was Clifton. It is a common name for men in the west.

By: Agha Ata

Agha Ata — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:03:00 +0000

Following this logic hunderds of names of cities, roads and places in Pakistan have been changed (From English to Urdu, to Arabic and to other local languages) since partition.

By: Kamaruddin Afghan

Kamaruddin Afghan — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:06:09 +0000

I am in full agreement with Agha Ata.It would be more opportune if Clifton was renamed as COWASJEE as this man was born,grew up a,educated in Karachi and was a unique philanthropist unparallel of his generation.
We in Sindh must be proud of him as he served our capital city. with love and tender care.He must have been heart broken to see the influx of non-sindhis of various ethnology-lingual popualtion and illegal migration since this city bore the brunt in a worst form than any othe capital cities of Pakistan
It is recognised fact that Sindh and its main cities have suffered the most and this urbanisation has taken its toll the rights of sindhis in their own cities are being questioned .
I being a Sindhi look at the creatiion of the country from deep emotion and concern since we in Sindh were the first ones wth Bengalis who wanted this country but what a disasterous
price we have paid and are still paying.

By: Afaq

Afaq — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:30:00 +0000

I attended his funeral rites this morning and saw his remains. He looked very peaceful and serene. Perhaps he had the satisfaction of doing his bit for this country and did not carry any guilt luggage with him. Ironically I also saw Irfanullah Marwat there, one of his countless victims. May his soul rest in peace. Well written Nadeem Paracha… yes we are mourning.

By: Haroon Rashid Buzzy

Haroon Rashid Buzzy — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 06:39:20 +0000

Well it is a sad occassion. But one has to bow down to ALMIGHTY will, that every soul has to come back to HIM . My friends suggestion to change Clifton into Cowasjee name. I dont think its advisable .Statue again not possible, the Mullah regime will not allow as its not Islamic. Yes all we can do is that any important park or Landmark may be named after Cowasjee. His contribution can never forgotten and no one could bridge the gap of his honesty,Dignity, Boldness. Thats why I called him “Man with an Iron Fist”. Cowasjee You may lie in peace for ever and ever .We will always miss you.

By: Azhar

Azhar — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 04:17:20 +0000

May his soul rest in peace. Nice and wise depiction of Cowasjee’s thoughts. Jinnah’s Pakistan is gone, the country is there still but for people not like Jinnah and Cowasjee.

By: Umesh

Umesh — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 03:35:21 +0000

It is regret Pakistan lost him , his opinions never reflected any bias towards anyone but were extremely balanced. We Indians really hope and pray you have millions of Cowasjee’s. I really hope some one would take his place in opinion section. Let man be remembered by his work and not fight about keeping his legacy alive by naming roads, hospitals.etc .