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Ayaz Amir talks of backlash after murder of his daughter-in-law

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 19 November 2022

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Ayaz Amir talks of backlash after murder of his daughter-in-law
Ayaz Amir discusses the negative reactions he has received following the tragic murder of his daughter-in-law, Sarah Inam. Despite facing humiliation, he reflects on personal accountability and societal advice.

ISLAMABAD—Analyst Ayaz Amir in his column in the daily Dunya on Saturday, talked about facing personal backlash over the killing of his daughter-in-law by his son.

In September this year, Sarah Inam, a 37-year-old economist, wed Shahnawaz. She was murdered by her husband at the suspect’s mother’s home in Islamabad.

“After the incident, people taunt that I give a lecture to the nation, though I have been unable to bring up my son properly. My son is in (jail) and paying for his actions. There is regret and humiliation. What else there is except humiliation after such an incident,” the veteran journalist wrote in his column.

“Life continues. I have never claimed piety. Can’t do. My account is quite weak in his regard. But whatever I see and feel, I express it. What’s wrong with saying that there should be conveniences in society.”

He also talked about unsolicited advice he gets regarding preparing for the afterlife, adding that this is something between him and the Almighty. In this regard, he said everyone should take the route they think is better for them.

Photo credit: Aaj English TV

Key Points

  • Ayaz Amir's daughter-in-law was murdered by his son Shahnawaz.
  • The incident has led to public backlash against Amir.
  • Amir expresses regret and humiliation over the situation.
  • He remarks on unsolicited advice regarding his and his son's life choices.
  • The article emphasizes personal accountability and societal perceptions.

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