Suspect involved in Wasim Akram shooting submits apology

E-Paper | April 25, 2026

KARACHI: The prime suspect involved in a road-rage shooting incident with former captain of Pakistan cricket team, Wasim Akram, has submitted a written apology to the cricket legend.

In his letter, Major (retd) Amirul Rehman, has tendered his unconditional apology over what he says was a "sad incident" which arose out of road rage and added that he and his family were a great fan of Wasim Akram.

A screengrab of the apology letter written to Wasim Akram — DawnNews

Major (r) Amir said that he faced opposition from his family members in favour of Akram. He called the former left arm all-rounder – also known as the Sultan of Swing – a national hero and pride of the country and added that the whole incident was a misunderstanding.

The suspect also sought a personal audience with the cricket legend.

Read: Bullet hits Wasim Akram's car after traffic accident spat

On August 6, Wasim Akram's Mercedes was shot at on Karachi's Karsaz Road while the former cricket star was on his way to the National Stadium Karachi to conduct a training session for young bowlers.

The shooting incident took place after Akram got into a minor car accident.

Following the mishap the former cricket captain had asked the driver to pull over. A heated discussion had ensued and the suspect, who was sitting in the back seat, came out of the car and fired a shot which hit Akram's vehicle.

Also read: Prime suspect in Wasim Akram accident granted pre-arrest bail

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Sense

Aug 30, 2015 04:29pm

Sad indeed

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ashfaqty

Aug 30, 2015 04:30pm

Apology should not be accepted it is a case of terrorism. also it shows how certain department employes consider themselves. there were big headlines all around the world on this news, which defame Pakistan and future prospects for returning cricket.

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HAJI

Aug 30, 2015 04:30pm

So if it were not Wasim Akram , Major Sahab would have apologized in the same way?. Again a demonstration of "might is right ".

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komail

Aug 30, 2015 04:31pm

Im sorry, but shooting at some ones car should not be acceptable. I think he should pay a big fine to Wasim.

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citizen

Aug 30, 2015 04:33pm

Even if Waseem Akram accepts the apology , law must take its due course. The rtd. major , used a pistol, fired in public place and at Waseem Akram/and or his car. If police or Govt. takes no action against the rtd. major, then where is THE RULE OF LAW, equal for all. Would set a wrong example . MURDER, APOLOGISE, AND GET AWAY WITH IT.

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Dr Ahmad - Melbourne

Aug 30, 2015 04:33pm

Great to see the apology and its contents, specially retired major calling Waseem as "bhy". This shows the respect which retired major have for Waseem Bhai, and civilised people when make mistake, they simply apologise. I greatly appreciate the retired major for taking this bold step and hope that Waseem Bhai will forgive him.

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Jawed Iqbal

Aug 30, 2015 04:35pm

VIPs made settlement with each other, but what happened to innocent driver?

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Frankenstein

Aug 30, 2015 04:36pm

No apology.. He brought shame to Pakistan. He should be caught and punished because on that day everyone laughed at us. If an apology is enough than those who were involved in attack on Srilankan team van ask for apology as well.

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Shakeel Ahmed

Aug 30, 2015 04:38pm

Retired Major would have got away, had someone else been there instead of Waseem. I feel, seizure of weapon and cancellation of licence should be conditional to pardon Major sb.

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Syed Ali Shamshad

Aug 30, 2015 04:39pm

I am a great fan of Pakistan Army. if this apology is accepted by the authoroties then it will leave a spot on army's image. Major plz ask the authoroties to be fair and you must accept your punishment if there is any. thanks...

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khan

Aug 30, 2015 04:41pm

Although a large number of army is good there are some who think they are above the law

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Ali

Aug 30, 2015 04:41pm

Sad incident; in a country where people get away with murders, "attempt on life" is not criminal.

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mustafa

Aug 30, 2015 04:42pm

He should be taken to task because if it was not Wasim he would easily have killed a innocent person. He should not go scot free with this opology.

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Shailesh

Aug 30, 2015 04:43pm

I guess the army training didn't teach him anything.

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Parvez

Aug 30, 2015 04:44pm

' Road rage ' is a result of frustration due to a lack of discipline on the roads, due to the lack of policing, due to the lack of governance. The armed forces are isolated from these realities faced and endured by the common person........in this one off incident, when exposed, the army man reacted violently and yet the common man is expected to accept this state of affairs ..........is that fair ?

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Adnan

Aug 30, 2015 04:44pm

Mistake is hitting the car. How is firing a pistol on someone a mistake? He should b tried for attempted murder. Ppl like him is exactly whats wrong with Pakistan

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pakistani

Aug 30, 2015 04:51pm

This is disgraceful. A former officer of the armed forces should know better. He should be prosecuted and serve time.

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Salim Khan

Aug 30, 2015 04:52pm

Well we did not know that the person was a retired army man. This apology is a face wash. The person fired at Akram and just apology. This document has no legal value and nothing more than a piece of paper.

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Aug 30, 2015 04:56pm

@all Whatever the case an apology is a good thing. When some people from West do something utterly disgusting and inhumanely and on tendering an apology, we boast them .......Oh!!!!!!! the great people, you know they have manners, they love humanity etc etc etc. But when this guy asked for the same, we just started pick pointing unnecessary things.

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kanwarch

Aug 30, 2015 04:56pm

law should take its course even if Wasim Akram accepts his apologies. This is a criminal offense and should be viewed as such irrespective of who commits it. This is the problem with our justice system that people commit crimes and then they are let off because the victim has accepted apology. This crime is against people and a law has been broken so punishment is a must. This is what happens in all the civilized countries. This man has also brought Pak Army to disrepute and should not be forgiven.

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Z Khan

Aug 30, 2015 04:57pm

in Pakistan every individual with some kind of authority is totally out of control. I am not surprised that the guy who shot at Wasim Akram car was infact a Retired major of army. his letter clearly shows that he is apologizing after his family forced him to do so & that too after exhausting all other options, otherwise it shouldn't have taken him that long to apologize. the law must take its course irrespective of whether Wasim accept his apology or not.

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Aug 30, 2015 04:59pm

What is this? Apology is the separate issue, and the law shall take its due course. Moreover, the time is ripe now to make one law for everyone for a crime. We cannot have multiple laws for the same crime depending on whether he is powerful or nor. The power could come by money, political, armed forces etc. Since Major was involved, the first news stated that they have located the car but cannot name the person. I at that time thought he would belong to a political party, and now it came out that he's a retired major. In this country, the laws are only for powerless people!

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Muhammad

Aug 30, 2015 05:00pm

Sure Wasim Akram may pardon him. Rangers will evaluate which province he belongs to Please stop discriminating and take action honestly and without bias

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Ash

Aug 30, 2015 05:02pm

So if that a common then what?

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Bleed Green

Aug 30, 2015 05:05pm

He should be punish for what he did! Law for all,no one is superior to anyone in any respect!

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Muhammad

Aug 30, 2015 05:06pm

@ss Well in west after apology the Pardon from the affectee means that he may not pursue but state will punish as per law.

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Farhan

Aug 30, 2015 05:06pm

D.g.rangers and authorities are either sleeping or hiding their faces behind the bushes. Since the accused is a retired military man so only a hand written remorseful letter is OK otherwise if mqm members were involved in the incident " tou eenth se eenth Baja detey". What a double standard.

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Moid

Aug 30, 2015 05:08pm

Major's driver is behind bars, but major sahib is out writing apology letter :) Btw, he is not admitting what he did. He is calling it sad incident.

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Jazib

Aug 30, 2015 05:10pm

This is terrorism! Imagine if it had been Me or You, this major guy would not even have regrets. PUT HIM IN JAIL!

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Dr kamran

Aug 30, 2015 05:11pm

An apology is enough. Not at all. If he can shot on world famous than can kill a poor unknown one. He need physiotherapy and psychotherapy.

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TRUTH

Aug 30, 2015 05:11pm

In America this road rage is worser as some celebrities have been killed. No mention if terrorism.

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S O

Aug 30, 2015 05:12pm

Shooting at someone is not a 'mistake'. Mistake is when you misspell something on a letter or leave the milk out of the fridge all night & it becomes sour or park a car in a 'no parking zone' because the sign wasnt well lit. Using a firearm in public to intimidate people just because you can is NOT a mistake. Its a pre-meditated action that could have resulted in loss of life. How about some jail time for this guy even if Waseem bhai withdraws his FIR, the state should ensure that justice is served and this culture of 'might is right' is discouraged.

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noman

Aug 30, 2015 05:12pm

its too simple because suspect is army person. and we know they are not equal citizens

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AAN

Aug 30, 2015 05:14pm

No comments this only shows the power. I do not if any other normal karachi citizen whould have done this Mr. Wasim Akram would any body has accepted the apology! i leave this upto to the readers

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Sky

Aug 30, 2015 05:14pm

@Shakeel Ahmed, how if Waseem wouldn't have got away, unless it was for his hero image?

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Karachi Wally

Aug 30, 2015 05:15pm

I don't think Wasim Akram is in capacity to forgive or grant apology it is crime against state and law will take its course. Retired Colonel has broken the law.

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Sky

Aug 30, 2015 05:18pm

@citizen Yap, rule of law should be equal for both the Retd Major and a national Hero. Right? National hero too must be seen equal in the eyes of law

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Timeto stopthis

Aug 30, 2015 05:19pm

The armed forces are not accountable to anyone in Pakistan. His behaviour only goes to prove that. The democratic set up is just a whitewash!!

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Murtaza Kazmi

Aug 30, 2015 05:19pm

Apology must not be accepted. For simple car accident how can someone just come out fire a shot. He must be punished, even the letter of apology is a acceptance of realisation that he shot at the car of a cricket hero so he is apologising, as oppose to a normal public! Our police used huge resources to catch him and now a simple apology which is also centred around a Hero should never be accepted.

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Bipul

Aug 30, 2015 05:21pm

Wow! People can apologize after shooting at someone. Let us all shoot at major saab and then we can apologize.

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Sajad

Aug 30, 2015 05:22pm

should be charged & tried as terrorist

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Jawad from abroad

Aug 30, 2015 05:25pm

Are we setting an example here that Pakistan is jageer of these majors, and they are allowed to wonder on our roads with guns? Why is he allowed to have a weapon to harnesses civilians? On top of that a letter will be enough to shoot and then walk away? What an example we are setting here? Waseem has no choice but to accept considering his position but law must be respected. Otherwise we all should be allowed to shot at Imran's car as well.

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Mehmood

Aug 30, 2015 05:32pm

And since he is a (r) major, his apology will be accepted without further ado!

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Sky

Aug 30, 2015 05:32pm

"The shooting incident took place after Akram got into a minor car accident" Why no one was thinking what was the minor accident? Is it possible that Akram was at fault in that accident? Is it possible that Akram threatened the Major as neither knew in dark who the other one was?

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Sky

Aug 30, 2015 05:33pm

Public opinions are always in favour of Heroes, regardless the truth

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zafar Iqbal

Aug 30, 2015 05:37pm

All good for apologizing but the matter should be dealt with by the law. Does the police think its a trivial thing shoot at someone? What if the shots killed Waseem? In this case let all the target killers send apology letters to their victims and let the killers go scot-free

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baqar hasnain

Aug 30, 2015 05:37pm

Both parties should be chargedequally. The major should also face charges of vandalism. Let law prevail. Let the law prevail? Really? Okay, I am sorry. I forgot that the incident took place in Pakistan. Jiss ki Kalashnikov, uss ki bhains.

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Sky

Aug 30, 2015 05:40pm

Neither Major nor Akram knew in dark who the other person was. Most people are commenting thinking that Major intended to harm Akram, which is False

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Sky

Aug 30, 2015 05:42pm

Major could be a Hero by now, if it was not a national Hero Akram

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Imad Qureshi

Aug 30, 2015 05:42pm

Can MQM and PPP also submit apology and all it a day?

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zubair

Aug 30, 2015 05:44pm

First of all he(Amirul Rehman) should not be allowed to use his rank as his identity. Army should slap a ban on him and revoke all his privileges which he is enjoying at the cost of tax payer. If this incident gone unheard then it will be big dent on credibility of army.

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javed qamer

Aug 30, 2015 05:44pm

There is nothing to apologize. The suspect shot a gun at another person. Its attempted murder. Put him behind bars.

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adnan

Aug 30, 2015 05:48pm

@Sky u think firing a gun in public place is all ok if it was not intended to harm any one????

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maxcanada

Aug 30, 2015 05:48pm

Rule of law? assault with a fire arm, attempt to murder, negligence, and failing to stop????? Test for Rangers on how they treat their former colleague

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Naxalite

Aug 30, 2015 05:48pm

Wasim Akram should pursue this case for the sake of Common Man!

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Ahmed

Aug 30, 2015 05:48pm

Its a shame that an army officer is involved.

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Sky

Aug 30, 2015 05:48pm

This Major proved his high morale grounds by submitting apology. Because it is our Hero Akram, we forget that we have no such culture.

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Naxalite

Aug 30, 2015 05:50pm

All Convicts should now learn to write an Apology! This will work for them!

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Sky

Aug 30, 2015 05:50pm

@javed qamer Shooting is ok in self defence

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Ahmed

Aug 30, 2015 05:51pm

Imagine what would have happened if it was someone else instead of Wasim Akram? It would have been the other way around.

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Sky

Aug 30, 2015 05:52pm

@zubair Let's be real. If it was not Waseem Akram and retired Major, what we were saying for an incident that even didn't get anyone hurt? Come on

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TakeThat

Aug 30, 2015 05:53pm

@Dr Ahmad - Melbourne So like I slap you and then apologise and call you "bhy" Ok with you? Will I still be civilised in your eyes?

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IBN E ASHFAQUE

Aug 30, 2015 05:53pm

This is a case of terrorism. Why has he not been arrested by Rangers in Karachi ? and 90 days remand obtained so far, which is the case for thousands of ordinary Karachites who are mercilessly and thrown into jails even on doubt of terrorism and most are released after no evidence is obtained...............Aaah....I am asking too much from Rangers......after all Amir is one of them....He cannot be arrested like the civilians...This is gross injustice.

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ivehadit

Aug 30, 2015 05:55pm

What nonsense. The man thinks he can fire his gun at will at someone and get away by issuing an apology! The authorities need to throw the book at him to let others know the rule of law matters in this country.

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Sameed

Aug 30, 2015 05:56pm

How is he different from any gangster, using his power to coerce any one who stands against him. Because it was Wasim Akram, a huge crowd had gathered after the incident so he had to flee. If it would have been a common man, he would have faced dire consequences. The retired major must face legal actions, apology is an ethical requirement it shouldn't help him get out of this lawlessness.

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I am PAKISTAN

Aug 30, 2015 05:56pm

High headedness. See his wording.

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Saeeds

Aug 30, 2015 05:57pm

I want see his face on front page and bring shame to him and his family. If he such a courageous guy used the gun against the thief and dcotis

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Haroon

Aug 30, 2015 05:59pm

No SIR, no apology. The incident has brought international limelight on Pakistan as we don't have enough of it already. There should be example of these cases. Major Sahib should be tried in a court of justice and let justice be done according to law.

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IBN E ASHFAQUE

Aug 30, 2015 06:01pm

@zubair Nothing will happen relax. The army's reputation is still sky high even after losing half the country.

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Aug 30, 2015 06:01pm

Put the major behind bars if the army wants to be seen as fair.

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Dilawar Khan

Aug 30, 2015 06:05pm

High Drama! It's totally failed to deceive..

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Imad Qureshi

Aug 30, 2015 06:06pm

@Sky Major intended to harm whoever was in the vehicle. As soon as people rushed and identified Wasim Akram, Major sahab ran away. Next, he had his driver arrested for a crime he committed. Then got a pre arrest bail. Now offers and apology and calls it a day. Two questions: 1. What would this major do had this not been Wasim Akram? In fact his apology relies on the fact that it was Wasim Akram. 2. Can I get away with shooting someone (attempted murder) by a simple apology?

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Bilal

Aug 30, 2015 06:06pm

Suspect seem to be a Major (r)...should be arrested. r v going to see army men now pointing nd shooting guns on citizens.

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Kirmani

Aug 30, 2015 06:06pm

lets see what wasim does ... i think he ll accept it because he is an ex army guy ... i wonder what he would have done if it was an ordinary citizen ... would be lame of wasim to accept it after all that ...

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NAM

Aug 30, 2015 06:07pm

A Culture of Above the Law. " I am right" even if I am dead wrong, because I am some one being played out everyday in Pakistan. Guess who are wrongs and punished. Helpless and poor. The apologetic attitude would have never been rendered had the other side been a poor on a bike or motorbike. He would have been forced to beg for his life. Welcome to Pakistan. As suggested above it is the land of Might is Right,

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Riaz

Aug 30, 2015 06:08pm

It is simply attempt to murder. Major sb should be serving jail time. Apology is ok, but punishment should still stand. So what if he is a Major? He is not above the law.

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Canada

Aug 30, 2015 06:08pm

He needs psychological help and punishment. Everyone apologizes to avoid or minimize punishments.

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Yaqoob

Aug 30, 2015 06:15pm

Let's bet. Wasim Akram will accept it as he is scared for his dear life in future.this guy is crazy. He must be punished.

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Asfandeyar

Aug 30, 2015 06:16pm

So aggravated criminal damage, public brandishing of a weapon, publicly discharging a firearm without due regard for public safety, possible attempted murder and intent to intimidate with a weapon are all washed away by a written apology...? What the actual duck!

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Ahmed

Aug 30, 2015 06:16pm

What is apology stand in terms of legally criminal case? Case against him can only be dropped if Wasim take the case back!

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KHAN

Aug 30, 2015 06:17pm

Such a shameful act by this guy. Didn't he recognize "Waseem Akram bhai" when he pulled out his gun and fired at his car?? Another example of how the matters get settled when influential people (the accused) are involved. The classical 'Mitti Pao' solution.

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Life

Aug 30, 2015 06:19pm

@ss I think u don't completely follow the news in foreign media. Apologies reduces the outrage of their fans but they are tried in courts as per law

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Salim A

Aug 30, 2015 06:19pm

And this is how the rich and powerful get away scott free. Commit a crime and then issue an apology.

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Fareed

Aug 30, 2015 06:26pm

The major should be referred to a psychiatrist and his gun should be taken away. Majors are suppose to be cool minded and trained to control anger. They are not expected to fire shots just for misunderstandings. We trust our army

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Asad

Aug 30, 2015 06:26pm

He should be tried in accordance with the law. Discharge of a weapon in public is a serious crime.

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Roomi

Aug 30, 2015 06:27pm

Had it been alright if it was done to an ordinary Pakistani !!!??? It's done everyday by the influential against the ordinary citizens and 9 times out of ten the influential person gets away with it. This person should be tried and punished. Firing at someone is a criminal offence, apology or no apology.

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Syed

Aug 30, 2015 06:27pm

Apology is OK but what about taking law into hand? discharge of fire arm? harassment of peoples?. This is regrettable no rule of law in our country. He should be charged

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mirror

Aug 30, 2015 06:27pm

major should be punished. If someone is major, It does nt mean that He is free from law.

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Philosopher (from Japan)

Aug 30, 2015 06:28pm

Army rules.

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Tariq

Aug 30, 2015 06:33pm

Very good major sb we are also proud of you on this announcement

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Hellzking

Aug 30, 2015 06:37pm

There is no way this guy should get away with this without going to jail as well. Plus his licence to carry a gun should also be cancelled. This is the only way we can deter people from doing such stupid and dangerous things in the future

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Khan- Pakistani

Aug 30, 2015 06:40pm

Only apology and no arrest because the accused in an Ex servicemen !

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shazada Zahid Malik-Loan

Aug 30, 2015 06:42pm

This guy should be in jail for many criminal offences: 1. GBH 2. An intent to cause bodily harm 3. An intent to murder 4. Carrying, displaying and actually firing a weapon. I hope General Raheel (a cousin of my child hood friend - major Khalid Bhatti -Retired- also the nephew of Major Azziz Bhatti) is reading this and will take an action.

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Pk1st

Aug 30, 2015 06:49pm

He apologize after a month of incident, great

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Aug 30, 2015 06:49pm

His apology could have been accepted if he would have kicked waseem akrams car or even his it with his own...taking a gun out and shooting at the car resulted in terrorising his opponent or in simpler words an act of terrorism...he should be punished and let it be lesson for or Retired and Un retired retards that this is not acceptable in Pakistan anymore....

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kkk

Aug 30, 2015 06:52pm

by this logic every criminal will roam free just need a statement written by him feel sorry

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aleem

Aug 30, 2015 06:53pm

This criminal should be prosecuted even if he Waseem Akram forgives him. He should be jailed and heavily fined. Would this criminal still have apologized, had his victim been a common man ? Also the Army should take notice of its ex-officer behaving in such manner and court martial him ! Army should set an example for all other serving and retired personnel.

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Sam

Aug 30, 2015 06:54pm

Plz do not accept the apology. It took him so long to accept the guilt - must be trying options to et his way out first. Make him goto jail plz.

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Sohail

Aug 30, 2015 06:54pm

@Haji: I totally agree and echo your sentiment. Had that not been not a National star and had Major was not cornered / condemned in the media, everything would have been acceptable as a norm?? What a shame of a mindset and unfortunately there are bunch of them hanging loose

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Aug 30, 2015 06:55pm

Did anybody investigate if WA's Merc was following the traffic laws? or was it trying to scare a smaller vehicle? Had you ever happened to be tailgated (and tail gating is a big crime in Europe and the USA, for a reason) by a Prado/Pajero/Merc/etc.? and blinking headlights behind you? and honked?

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aleem

Aug 30, 2015 06:56pm

@Dr Ahmad - Melbourne Seriously ??? How would you like it your major sahib at shot at your car, considering you a lower life form and being sure that being an ex-army man he will get away with it.. Which he surely would have, had this been a common man.

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homieSS

Aug 30, 2015 06:57pm

he should not be given a clean chit.......he should be trial in anti terrorist court ...as simple..he opened fire ..........and trying to escape by putting his driver in the picture.. he should be given a harsh punishment so that people learn a lesson. he belongs to such reputed institution ......that we do not accept just apology.....what will masses think if we let him go unnoticed and without any punishment. we should make an example of our esteemed institution that law is equal for everyone. regards,

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Aug 30, 2015 06:59pm

Almost all commentators are assuming WA as innocent. I hope he was. Almost all commentators are blaming the Major - probably because they get a chance to bash the uniformed ones - and he is forced to apologies if he made the mistake.

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Khalid Nabi

Aug 30, 2015 06:59pm

What Apology ? A crime took place and should be dealt with country's laws

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Khalid Nabi

Aug 30, 2015 07:03pm

@Dr Ahmad - Melbourne I absolutely disagree with your comments. What Apology. Major should be dealt with the law and be prosecuted

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homieSS

Aug 30, 2015 07:05pm

let them be Bhai Bhai.....that's great gesture....let wasim say fine..thats fine too. both are civilized citizen of Pakistan.... but law of land should take it course.....and culprit who had accepted his wrong doing should be charged under anti terrorist act.....and trial there...henceforth....without any delay.

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rathorew

Aug 30, 2015 07:06pm

So he submits an apology only after being caught. If the police had not found him, then no apology. The major has committed a crime and he should be punished for it.

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Hasan

Aug 30, 2015 07:08pm

Mr Amirul Rehman's picture should have been included with this article.

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Hasan

Aug 30, 2015 07:11pm

Just imagine how this man must treat the common man.

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Abdulla Hussain

Aug 30, 2015 07:14pm

WOW! what a gesture. Head I win, tail you loose. Supposedly well trained & well disciplined retired officer shoots at someone with intention to harm & then says "I am sorry" Making good precedence for others to follow. I think in all honesty the case should be decided by the court, preferably by out of court settlement, a simple apology letter is not enough & will set a wrong example.

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Imtiaz

Aug 30, 2015 07:20pm

This is a clear cut case of terrorism.

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Tamza

Aug 30, 2015 07:21pm

@Dr Ahmad - Melbourne REALLY. I do not know if even retired officers are subject to military courts [under Army Act] or can be tried in civil courts. But this major committed an act of violence, an act of terror. He much be penalized MORE THAN a civilian might be for such act.

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SalmanK

Aug 30, 2015 07:21pm

The apology should not be accepted. He should be tried in court for 'intent to harm' and sentenced to prison. This is what our corrupt military personel are like, they think they own everything.

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Marco

Aug 30, 2015 07:26pm

@khan ahhh...isn' t that the root of all of Pakistan's problems!!!

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Arsalan

Aug 30, 2015 07:28pm

If he was not Wasim Akram then there would be no apology. Sad some of the Army men think like they can do anything at anytime with anyone.

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Aug 30, 2015 07:32pm

Culprit should get punished for the incident inspite of the apology.

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Imran

Aug 30, 2015 07:36pm

What apology. If the driver wasn't Waseem Akram, he would have been a dead man on 6 August. Try the major for attempted murder.

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Atif Khan

Aug 30, 2015 07:39pm

I do not think the major would have appologized if he shot at another common person. And now he wants the privilage of an audience with him too. The court process should take its course. The common people of Pakistan need to see what the courts do when some one shoots at another in a road rage.

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Zakeem

Aug 30, 2015 07:41pm

This is a big disgrace for Pakistan Army.

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Bhai Jan

Aug 30, 2015 07:42pm

Waseem may accept his apology but the army admin which regulates retired soldiers should reprimand him departmentally and give him punishment of some sorts within army discipline rules. If you spare the man it will set a wrong example and a serious precedent.

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Pakistani

Aug 30, 2015 07:44pm

The suspect shoud spend time in jail.

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uzair

Aug 30, 2015 07:50pm

Majar Saab Don't Want To Fight With A Power Full And Highly Approched Person. . :-D

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Babar

Aug 30, 2015 07:53pm

Apology for what? That was attempt to murder.

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A Pakistani

Aug 30, 2015 07:55pm

SET AN EXAMPLE!!! You cannot let a guy shoot at another on the road. There has to be an example made of this man to deter others from doing the same. If u let this guy do, no one else will fear doing the same. IF U PUNISH HIM OTHERS WILL STOP!!! ITS CALLED DETERENCE!! Set an example so no one else dares to shoot in road rage. A Pakistani

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farhan

Aug 30, 2015 07:55pm

The irony is that the driver is in jail since the accident and on the other hand rt. major sahab is free on bail, writing apology letters...joke of the year !

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Moe

Aug 30, 2015 07:57pm

This is the mind set in Pakistan, (might is right) Even then he realized all this due to his family pressure and he is our hero.What do you think if there is common man in place of Wasim Akram?

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JUSTICE

Aug 30, 2015 08:01pm

Only apology is not good enough, he must be punished for crime he committed, otherwise others will do same.

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ali

Aug 30, 2015 08:02pm

Apology what apology that was a crime that could have ended the life of someone. That ex army man thought he was above the law

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Concerned Citizen of the World

Aug 30, 2015 08:03pm

He should be prosecuted to the highest level possible, no apology should be accepted from him period. He is doing it just because his family is a fan of wasim akram now that is some nonsense i have ever seen. In other words, he would not have apologized if it was some common man.

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Awais

Aug 30, 2015 08:04pm

I wonder what promoted the officer to resort to such an extreme measure, could it be Wasim's verbal outburst ?? After all our national heroes are well known for their arrogance.

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Concerned Citizen of the World

Aug 30, 2015 08:08pm

@Dr Ahmad - Melbourne: Dr Ahmad it is surprised to see such comments from a educated person like yourself. No wonder our country is in such a condition. I like to see that kind of outcome in Melbourne or USA because in these countries Law is equal for all. This individual should be prosecuted at the highest level since he should know better than any one. He should be example to others and in this case, it is bad example he is setting in front of others. Quite disappointed to see such comments from so called intellect of our country

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akbar

Aug 30, 2015 08:09pm

They are not accountable to any court of law neither any court has the courage to make them answerable . They will always get away with any crime till the time they take position behind the sandbag named Hisas Idare. Its time to remove this sandbag now and live like human beings.

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M Jamal

Aug 30, 2015 08:14pm

May be he has used his firearm for self defence on the agression shown by Wasim Akram without recognising him.The case must be dealt on merit giving the chase by WA.We must go away with VIP culture where powerful make their own rule.

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SHAHID LATIF

Aug 30, 2015 08:16pm

This apology is nothing compared to the action. Case must be registered against this gentleman and prosecuted.

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N H RANA

Aug 30, 2015 08:16pm

@ashfaqty : I whole heartedly agree with you Ashfaq Sahab the future of Cricket is already under threat and this kind of incidents are not going to be helpful, NO APPALOGY IS ACCEPTED.

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smazr

Aug 30, 2015 08:16pm

Just because he was a fan of Waseem Akram,he apologised. People like these who carry guns and fire at will are the biggest nuisance in our society. He should be punished according to the law. Otherwise it will just be one more case of a so called Elite helping another in breaking the law and then getting away with it. Also being a retired Major, he should have acted better. He didnt and acted like a Don, he should face the music.

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Pagal

Aug 30, 2015 08:16pm

Everyone including Major (r) sab called it a road rage? What Pakistani law says about it? I think our extra efficient police will solve this case in *Muk Mukaa* khata

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Iqbal

Aug 30, 2015 08:17pm

This maniac should be behind bars on charges of attempted murder. All signs point towards him being a psychopathic killer, first the heinous crime and then seeking forgiveness for it and all while making himself out to be this righteous pious family man.

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Nasir Khan

Aug 30, 2015 08:20pm

How can r Maj can do that? What sort of training he got?

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Mani

Aug 30, 2015 08:26pm

So he's sorry because it's super star Wasim Akram but it would have been OK to shoot at another citizen.

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citizen

Aug 30, 2015 08:32pm

this Major should be reached a lesson openly, these military personal should know how to live in a civilize society and they are not above the law. he brought a bad name to Pakistan so he must be reached a lesson.

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Freeman

Aug 30, 2015 08:33pm

It is good that the accused submitted apology but he must be dealt according to law. It doesn't make any sense that I am apologizing because the victim happen to be a celebrity. What if victim would be a common man like me? No apology? Case must be registered in whatever law applicable.

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Recycle

Aug 30, 2015 08:41pm

@CITIZEN Totally agreed. It's very common to commit crime and apologize. NRO ... Smaller scale.

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concerned

Aug 30, 2015 08:47pm

Apology indeed is a good first step... however this case should be highlighted and processed in manner that people in power understand that there are consequences for such a reckless behavior.

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AKB

Aug 30, 2015 08:51pm

When ever you drive on the roads you will come across many people irritating you to the extent that you would like to throw some rotten eggs or tomatoes on them because of their bad behavior while driving. I think Maj Sahib must have been irritated to the limits that he got out of self control. It does happen in the big cities.

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Rational

Aug 30, 2015 08:55pm

Akram Should make him pay fine by donating 100,000 to eidhi or other welfare organization. Good gesture that he appologized publicly with his title. It's a good sign .. So public should stop bashing and also pointing out the half empty glass. There aren't many who appologize in our country.

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Ekram

Aug 30, 2015 08:56pm

No, an apology does not mitigate this retired major's nasty attitude. Who does he think he is? If the LEAs allow him to get away this time, God knows what he will do to the common man. For that reason, he should be prosecuted. Atlanta, Georgia

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Sheikh

Aug 30, 2015 09:02pm

This man should be in jail.No apology should be accepted. He can do the same thing with any other person. Let him learn the lesson.

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Abdullah

Aug 30, 2015 09:16pm

What a joke. He should be arrested and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. What if his bullet hit a bystander? Would he apologize if it was someone other than Wasim Akram that he shot ? Nobody should be a above the law.

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Sonny Afridi

Aug 30, 2015 09:22pm

A misunderstanding doesnt mean that you ever pull a gun on someone - doesnt matter whether he's a cricketer or just a common person. I am upset that of all the people - it was a retired military personnel. Our officers are some of the finest in the world, this is the most unbecoming conduct of a soldier. Anyways, he should still be tried in court. What he did was a malicious act - those bullets could have killed or caused serious injury.

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Imran Haider

Aug 30, 2015 09:24pm

This is not road rage, this this is trogger happy, gun toting idiocy.

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Aug 30, 2015 09:52pm

This is not a personal matter - the shooter's apology should not have any bearing on the criminal case. The proper way for the authorities to proceed would be for them to complete their investigation, file charges and have a court try him. The shooter can show contrition in front of the judge to seek a reduction in penalty. The court of law will be the proper venue for issuing an apology.

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Nizamuddin Ahmad Aali

Aug 30, 2015 09:55pm

There is law in books , i.e endangering the life of by standers is a punishable ime. Sadly this man was a major in armed forces. The apology is simply a excuse to pardon a criminal who was a citizen enemy. Double standard.

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Mian Ahmad

Aug 30, 2015 10:01pm

There is no element of apology in the letter. He should be jailed.

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Osman Siddiqi

Aug 30, 2015 10:03pm

It doesn't matter if it was Wasim Akram. It doesn't matter if it was a national hero. Your reckless stupidity and trigger-happy road rage nearly killed someone. You should be in JAIL. The next person you fire a gun towards may not be as powerful at Akram, but you being let loose near them puts them at great risk for their life. You have not taken the potential costs of your actions into consideration and dismissed this as minor road rage. You have effectively set a precedent that it is 'okay' to fire a gun at someone when you're mad so long as you apologise. This is a test of law enforcement - Wasim should press charges because this isn't actually about him. This is about the next person this Major gets 'a road rage' towards.

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Seedoo

Aug 30, 2015 10:04pm

This is case of an attempted 2nd degree murder The perpetrator simpy by extending an apology cannot get away

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parveez

Aug 30, 2015 10:04pm

The driver was arrested because he was poor man. The man who used a gun was forgivenot by was. But any person found with a gun let alone use it get 5 or 7 years in prison in the UK. Action should be taken, the man must go to prison to set a good example.

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Shahid Khan

Aug 30, 2015 10:08pm

What road rage, the major was not even driving. The law should take its course and the major should face the music. This should be made an example that nobody should ever dare do such a stupid thing in future.

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East Indian

Aug 30, 2015 10:14pm

My sincere apologies, You were the target

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Karachite

Aug 30, 2015 10:18pm

Even if Waseem Akram forgives him... the State of Pakistan should take over the case and prosecute this man to the full extent of the law. What is sad about Pakistan is that if it was not Waseem Akram but a common person, this man would have threatened the person and his family. Such people should be behind bars for life. They are absolutely despicable.

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baba Chandigarh raj

Aug 30, 2015 10:32pm

No one should be above law. He should be tried in military court for an attempted assault.

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Shoaib Arif

Aug 30, 2015 10:32pm

I love the English grammar and spelling.

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IFTIKHAR KHAN

Aug 30, 2015 10:35pm

He should be punished regardless. Not just because he fired at WA but because of his mentality and rage.

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Irfan Baloch

Aug 30, 2015 11:18pm

although its up to Wasim to accept the apology or not but a mere statement of regret wont cut it. this retired major must face the due law for bringing our institution to disrepute

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Common Sense

Aug 30, 2015 11:22pm

@Dr Ahmad - Melbourne Question- do 'civilized people fire gun shots at people? Just wondering. Also Since Wasim is a national hero therefore a half hearted apology but what if the guy fired upon was a common man? firing in public why isn't this retired major behind bars.. Why has the law not taken course yet?

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adnan

Aug 30, 2015 11:27pm

@TRUTH which America are you talking about.. if you step outside your vehicle for an argument after an accident.. you are for an assault charge.. pls dont spread false rumors..

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Sayyar Khan

Aug 30, 2015 11:37pm

What if this billet instead of hitting the car would have hit any human will he just say sorry and get away with it.

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Mohamed

Aug 30, 2015 11:37pm

Maj (R) Rehman broke the law and he needs to pay for his misdeed. Apology is a personal matter for Wasim.

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Zak

Aug 30, 2015 11:39pm

Do not accept this criminals apology. Judiciary needs to send him to jail. Army needs to stop his army pension for 10 years.

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Muhammed

Aug 30, 2015 11:40pm

We do not know whose fault was it ? What caused the fire to be shot ? It could have been Major's fault or Akrams - we simply do not know I hope and wish the dispute is resolved without any further interference ....

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imran

Aug 30, 2015 11:41pm

Looking forward to Gen RS to take "sou moto" notice of a rogue army officer action and teach him a lesson.

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Mansoor

Aug 30, 2015 11:51pm

@khan THEY are all above law.

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Mansoor

Aug 30, 2015 11:52pm

@Shailesh Totally agree. How can he miss a 6 footer from point blank range.

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Anser

Aug 31, 2015 12:02am

Halo! What's the law of the land? An apology for shooting his gun at some one and his car?? Who he may be he be punished !!!! Setting bad example for the generation yet to come!!

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alihbilgrami@msn.com

Aug 31, 2015 12:16am

@Dr Ahmad - Melbourne Dr. Sahib will the Major be let off in Australia just by apologizing? Absolutely not.

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Akber

Aug 31, 2015 12:17am

@khan,not some as you have mentioned but most considered themselves above the law.

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TARIQ

Aug 31, 2015 12:42am

It's an attempted murder case! A hand written apology shouldn't drop charges? Let's set example, civilian, politicians, military - all must abide by the laws of the land & shall be persecuted as per law. NO EXCEPTIONS PLEASE!

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Ali

Aug 31, 2015 12:46am

An apology ? how convenient !

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pervaiz iqbal

Aug 31, 2015 12:49am

A bullet was fired, which could have killed somebody. It is a case of attempted murder, whether intentional or unintentional. Is simple apology enough in such cases? It is the state's duty to take cognizance of this offence.

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Just Someone

Aug 31, 2015 12:51am

@Shakeel Ahmed : That is too less of a punishment. The army should intervene and ensure that this incident reflects on Major's service record even though he is retired and that he is severely disciplined.

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Aug 31, 2015 01:08am

The retired army officer by shooting illegally and by carrying a weapon proved that he was neither an officer nor a gentleman. This guy needs to be arrested and punished

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Sailani

Aug 31, 2015 01:17am

@Frankenstein He did not bring shame to Pakistan but to himself. He should be punished for shooting, our laws should be for everyone irrespective of who they are, if you break the law you should be punished.

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ali

Aug 31, 2015 01:17am

Firing a weapon that kills at cars on the streets us a punishable crime even if the victim forgives

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A former Pakistani citizen

Aug 31, 2015 01:18am

@Dr Ahmad - Melbourne It does not matter if Wasim forgives the retired major. The fact is, the retired Major fired in public which tantamount to attempt to murder. You don't start shooting just because you have a gun. This person should be prosecuted as per the law of the land. Attempt to murder case.

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AKB

Aug 31, 2015 02:26am

This incident is just a scuffle and may not be blown out of proportion. The apology rendered by Major (retd) Amirul Rehman is good enough.

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Sub se pehle Pakistan

Aug 31, 2015 02:52am

Cheif of Army Staff to kindly take notice of the incident. The retired Major is just not contributing any good to the Service by such violence.

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Hassan

Aug 31, 2015 02:59am

There is a reason Countries like Pakistan, and its citizens are treated badly and generally viewed as uncivilized. I mean is it a joke? This guy is a criminal why does he still have access to a pen and paper? If such a thing had happened in US, there would be no apology or apology letter, just a court of law and bars....

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Daanish

Aug 31, 2015 03:01am

No apology, lets the criminal process takes its due course.

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Pakistan

Aug 31, 2015 03:15am

so he is a major after all...

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Mohsin Patel

Aug 31, 2015 03:30am

@ss Sorry in west if you use pustol you go to jail. There is no incidence in west where you use gun and you are not tried for attempted murder. If you know any case please do write about it.I and many others will like to know. The truth is the Major is a bully and thinks that since he was in army he is above "B civi". A base commender in Canada committed crime and the civilian police arrested him and he was tried in civilian court and sentenced in Ontario few years back.

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kuttathi

Aug 31, 2015 04:10am

Be safe Wasim bhai.There are so many immature people out there.

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muhammad ahmed khan

Aug 31, 2015 04:14am

he had almost shot him. he can shot to anybody. get him in jail.

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rana1

Aug 31, 2015 04:20am

@Dr Ahmad - Melbourne ........civilised would not shoot.

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rana1

Aug 31, 2015 04:30am

@ss..........fir shooting the punishment is fine or jail not mentioning exposing public to danger.It would include suspension of gun licence and surrender of gun to state and embarassment within public and media. This is why West is where it is.Clean up your act first.

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Sara Khan

Aug 31, 2015 04:40am

Should be arrested for attempted murder.

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kamransultan26@gmail.com

Aug 31, 2015 05:23am

This is a felony last time I looked

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Merchant

Aug 31, 2015 05:33am

This shooting was an ugly crime against the community and cannot be pardoned by writing few lines of apology. This person should be prosecuted under the law of land and punished accordingly as tomorrow he may kill an ordinary Pakistani citizen in yet another road rage.

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Mqm-me

Aug 31, 2015 06:04am

Put this Major in jai for few days and fine him. Set an example for once for God sake!

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Ibrar

Aug 31, 2015 06:05am

@Muhammed What we do know is that someone had fired a bullet which could have killed Wasim akram. An attempt to kill someone is not justified no matter what the provocation.

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Zain Syed

Aug 31, 2015 06:23am

This is a criminal case and the law shall take its course. If Wasim Akram accepts the apology or does not, it has no bearing on the case.

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Rizwan

Aug 31, 2015 06:49am

The armed forces people mostly arrogant officers are not in anyway behind the politicians who treat common masses as there slaves and never stay back from taking out there rage in whatever way possible , miserable people of miserable system

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BigBoy

Aug 31, 2015 06:58am

I am sure the Retd. Major has contributed his part for the nation as well... If he realized his mistake and seek forgiveness, Waseem and people of Pakistan shall forgive him. After all he is a human being...

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Hassan

Aug 31, 2015 07:04am

What nonsense, Waseem was lucky to escape this attack. Clear case of attempted murder. The major or whatever should be kept away from humans.

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Haneef

Aug 31, 2015 07:38am

He should be punished, no apology for such crime.

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Zeeshan Arshad

Aug 31, 2015 09:05am

Wow what an example , just the other day I was advising my wife that I want my son to be a Major and here a retired major has just shown to be the worst example. Its difficult to digest after all that discipline he learned in his years of training and on site, that he decided to be fast and furious. We don't know who is to be blamed, Wasim or the retired Major, but at no cost should he be allowed to hurl a gun at anyone. Someone needs to reprimand him.

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Zeeshan Arshad

Aug 31, 2015 09:07am

@Dr Ahmad - Melbourne Dr. Sahib, hurling a gun at someone is not a mistake but a " ghunda gardi " crime. What if it was someone else ? He would have just killed him with a point blank shot. This culture needs to be revoked and this guy needs to be behind the bars.

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Middle east

Aug 31, 2015 10:06am

This really shows the deplorable state of affairs. People fire shots, if there is an accident or difference in opinion. This also shows the sick mindset, Wasim being a VIP gets an apology and that too for shooting!! R we talking about any civilized country here???

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Frightened Citizen

Aug 31, 2015 10:45am

Absurdity at its height ... A person coming out all guns blazing as part of a road rage and ACTUALLY shooting someone's car...there is no way in this the logical world that the retired major sb can justify shooting straight at a fellow citizen's car. What major sb did was not a 'sad incident'...it was CRIMINAL !!!! what is actually sad is that had it not been wasim akram and just an ordinary citizen like me...this would have been another unknown case of road bully by the privileged class. The Major sb would have gone scot free had he even injured / shot dead a fellow citizen out of road rage and would have termed it a 'Sad Incident'. Feel sorry for the state of our society !!!

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Kiterunner5

Aug 31, 2015 05:52pm

What if if was not Wasin Akram?

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chacha

Aug 31, 2015 07:32pm

So, what about legal issues, like firing a weapon in public place and most likely carrying weapon without a license??

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concerned citizen

Aug 31, 2015 09:13pm

Discharge of weapon in a public place and thinking he should get away with apology ? First of all, why he needs to carry weapon? Then what does the law say about display and discharge of weapon in public? Was he attacked? IS the weapon licensed? Being a retired major or some other privileged class does not mean you can get away like this. What if Wasim was wounded? Please Wasim Akram dont accept the apology. Law must take its course. Society must be based on merit alone.

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muthu

Aug 31, 2015 10:59pm

@Dr Ahmad - Melbourne --> It is ok to get apology! But if i were not Wasimbhai, BUT a AAM admi, then what?

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Kashif

Sep 01, 2015 01:56am

Who is going to arrest the retired major? have we lost our mind?

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mohammad ali qurbani

Sep 01, 2015 02:04am

Waseem is lucky that this incident did not take place during Martial Law.

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Shan

Sep 01, 2015 02:11am

It is a case of terrorism and exposes a "State within a State" Internal Stringent Accountability Zinda Baad

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Baba

Sep 01, 2015 05:39pm

Common consensus of discussion is the culprit should be prosecuted by the State. This is an example setting opportunity to demonstrate best efforts of treating no one above the law.

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