Ahmad Farhad
Ahmad Farhad Shah | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1985 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation(s) | Poet, Journalist |
| Known for | Urdu poetry, Journalism, Human rights activism |
| Spouse | Syeda Arooj Zainab |
Ahmed Farhad Shah is a Kashmiri Urdu poet and journalist.[1] He has been associated with various media organizations including Bol News. Farhad is known for his strong criticism of the establishment. He often reported on the recent anti-government protests in Azad Kashmir.[1] On the night of 14 May 2024 he mysteriously disappeared from his home in Islamabad. His disappearance sparked widespread concern, leading to legal proceedings and international outcry. Despite the pressure, his whereabouts remain unknown.
Disappearance[edit]
On the night of 14 May 2024, Farhad went missing from his home in Islamabad. His family saw him being taken away. The Islamabad High Court Wednesday was informed regarding the whereabouts of missing Kashmiri poet Ahmed Farhad by Attorney General for Pakistan, Mansoor Usman Awan. The poet, according to the AGP, has been "arrested and currently in police custody" in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Awan made the revelation during the hearing of a plea seeking the recovery of the poet. [1][1]
Legal proceedings[edit]
After his disappearance, Farhad's family filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC), requesting that he be found and produced in court.[2] The IHC ordered the present government to extradite Farhad by 24 May 2024.[3][4][5] The court warned that if Farhad was not produced within the stipulated time, they could summon Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his members of the cabinet.[6]
Response[edit]
International[edit]
- Amnesty International called for an investigation by the authorities and said Farhad's "whereabouts are unknown".[7] They demanded that information be provided about Farhad's whereabouts and his immediate release.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Farhad originally belongs to Bagh district of Azad Kashmir. His wife Syeda Rooz Zainab has raised her voice about his disappearance and alleged threats.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Hussain, Abid. "Where is Ahmad Farhad? The mysterious case of Pakistan's missing poet". Al Jazeera.
- ^ a b "Ahmad Farhad: Amnesty says Pakistani poet and journalist has been abducted". Yahoo News. 24 May 2024.
- ^ Desk, Web (21 May 2024). "IHC orders recovery of missing poet Ahmed Farhad by Friday". ARY NEWS.
- ^ Khan, Abid (21 May 2024). "IHC gives four days to AGP to recover Ahmed Farhad".
- ^ Correspondent, Our (21 May 2024). "Recover missing poet till 24th, IHC tells AGP". The Express Tribune.
- ^ Desk, Web (20 May 2024). "Ahmed Farhad case: IHC warns of summoning PM, cabinet members". ARY NEWS.
- ^ https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/ahmad-farhad-amnesty-says-pakistani-poet-and-journalist-has-been-abducted/ar-BB1mZ3JM