Ali Gilani returns after three years in captivity
13
KABUL/LAHORE: Ali Haider Gilani, son of former Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, was freed from kidnappers by US and Afghan forces during a counter-terror raid in eastern Afghanistan.
A special aircraft carrying Ali Haider Gilani landed in Lahore on Wednesday after he was handed over to Pakistani officials in Kabul.
Before departing for Lahore in a special aircraft sent by Pakistani government, Ali Haider said, “I am looking forward to being reunited with my family”.
Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the Gilani residence in Lahore to welcome the 30-year-old. Rose petals were showered on the car carrying Ali Haider, who stepped out and waved to supporters.
Read more
On DawnNews
Comments (13) Closed
May 11, 2016 05:40pm
It is great news .... a son is reunited with his mother and family .......
When that kind of efforts would be done to recover a child of common Pakistani ? .....I sincerely hope ....soon
Recommend
0
May 11, 2016 06:46pm
why is he holding hands with the ambassador
Recommend
0
May 11, 2016 07:20pm
Nice one
Recommend
0
May 11, 2016 07:34pm
Blame lies with the Afghan authorities for providing space and sanctuaries to TTP terrorists.
No doubt this release was arranged by handlers of TTP.. the NDS to deflect criticism from Pakistan.
Congrats to the family on their sons release..
Recommend
0
May 11, 2016 08:40pm
He's in good shape provided that he was a captive for three straight years
Recommend
0
May 11, 2016 09:00pm
Welcome back. You should be thankful to Allaha for being alive. Congratulations to your parents.
Recommend
0
May 11, 2016 11:31pm
Good News for all of us. Great News for the Family. Looks well fed, wonder how much was paid.
Recommend
0
May 12, 2016 05:36am
Its good for you, Sir now you should work for the betterment of Pakistan and its poor nation, hope you have felt how it feels like to live with limited means.
Recommend
0
May 12, 2016 09:17am
Life is different if your father is not Gillani or Taseer.
Recommend
0
May 12, 2016 04:48pm
What went on behind the scenes is still unknown, would remain so.
Recommend
0
May 13, 2016 12:56am
The aircraft that brought Ali Raza Gilani from Kabul was PM Nawaz Sharifs official aircraft. Who gave him authority to use the aircraft for private purpose. It is sheer misuse of government property which is a serious offence.
Recommend
0
May 13, 2016 04:05am
@Tahir Lone He was kidnapped from Pak so I guess blame is on Pak first.
Recommend
0
May 13, 2016 03:37pm
I hope the Afghan regime will handover Fazaullah, Khurasani and Naray with same fan fair to the Pakistani authorities. If the readers dont know who these characters are, they are the ones who owned killing of Pakistani children in APS school attack and now "hiding" in Afghanistan.
Recommend
0
