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Copyright: Pakistan Ek Janoon Ek Ishq (muhammadtariq) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 433 W: 119 N: 621] (2978)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-23
Categories: Event
Exposure: f/4, 1/140 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-08-19 5:54
Viewed: 206
Points: 22
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17th August 1988 a C-130 aircraft carrying President of Pakistan,COAS,CJSCC,US ambassidor,US defence Attache' along with topm military brass of country crashed mystiriously after taking of from Bahawalpur killing all on board.Today this post is dedicated to all those who embrassed shahadat in that tragic incident.This is an effort to share the grief of the affected families in Pakistan and abroad.Few informations I down loaded from internet are as under,
General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq (Punjabi, Urdu: محمد ضياء الحق) (b. 12 August 1924 –17 August 1988) was the President and military ruler of Pakistan from July 1977 to his death in August 1988. Distinguished by his role in the Black September in Jordan military operation in 1970, he was appointed Chief of Army Staff in 1976. After widespread civil disorder, he overthrew ruling Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in a bloodless coup d'état on 5 July 1977 and became the state's third ruler to impose martial law. He initially ruled as Chief Martial Law Administrator, but later installed himself as the President of Pakistan in September 1978.

Zia's major domestic initiatives included the state's Islamization, the consolidation of the fledgling nuclear program, and denationalization and deregulation leading to a rejuvenated economy. His tenure saw the disbanding of the Baloch insurgency, as well as the abridgement of civil and political liberties. His endorsement of rightwing political party Pakistan Muslim League initiated its mainstream revival. However, he is most remembered for his foreign policy; the subsidizing of the Mujahideen movement during the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

General Zia-ul-Haq died in a plane crash on 17 August 1988. After witnessing a tank parade in Bahawalpur, Zia had left the small town in the Punjab province by C-130 Hercules aircraft. Shortly after a smooth take-off, the control tower lost contact with the aircraft. Witnesses who saw the plane in the air afterward claim it was flying erratically, then nosedived and exploded on impact. American Ambassador to Pakistan Arnold Raphel and General Herbert M. Wassom, the head of the U.S. Military aid mission to Pakistan, also died in the crash. Ghulam Ishaq Khan, the Senate Chairman announced Zia's death on radio and TV. The manner of his death has given rise to many conspiracy theories.[23] Recently, a report was released suggesting that the plane crash was due to mechanical failure. However, there is speculation that America (to eliminate Zia because of his unstable commitment to a more democratic government and his loyalty to Afghan extremists) or the Soviet Union (as retaliation for US-Pakistani supported attacks in Afghanistan) was behind the attack.[24].

A board of inquiry was set up to investigate the crash. It concluded the most probable cause of the crash was a criminal act of sabotage perpetrated in the aircraft. It also suggested that poisonous gases were released which incapacitated the passengers and crew, which would explain why no Mayday signal was given.[25]

Several other military leaders also died in the plane crash including General Akhtar Abdur Rehman (CJCSC), Lt Gen Mian Muhammad Afzaal (CGS), Maj Gen Mohammad Sharif Nasir (DGCD), Maj Gen Abdus Sami (VCGS), Maj Gen Muhammad Hussain Awan (GOC 23 Div), Brig Najib Ahmed (MS(P)), Brig Moin Ud Din Khawaja (PSO to CJCSC), Brig Siddique Salik (DPR), Brig Muhammad Latif (DITD), Brig Abdul Majid (DEME), Col Safdar Mohammad (OSD, Admin Presidency), Sqn Ldr Rahat Mujeeb Saddique (ADC to the President), Capt. Zahid (GSO-3, CGS Sectt), Naib Subedar Mohammad Shafiq, Jan Muhammad, Arnold Lewis Raphel (US Ambassador to Pakistan), and Brigadier General Herbert M. Wassom (US military attache to Pakistan.
This is a humble effort to remeber those who departed and I request every one to pray for the departed souls.
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Salaam Muhammad,

A festival of colors with impressive effects! The looks of your picture are exceptional but beautiful. The colors are so bright and nice, bringing charm into the shot. The sharpness couldn't be better, I feel. The framing is very interesting.

Thanks for sharing!

regards,
Paras Bhalla

The power of colors.
very attractive and strong composition. Beautiful presentation too;
Nice work.
Well done
Best regards

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2722 W: 412 N: 2979] (32759)
  • [2009-08-19 9:18]
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merhaba bro Muhammad...
a great work
beautiful color and detail
greetings

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  • BAZAI (30)
  • [2009-08-19 9:28]
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salam a laik
Boot acha pot0 banya hay.
Oangzaib

a good read here- thank you, also a good tribute shot as it has very unique colors and overall effect, nice one,
tfs,
scott

Hi Muhammad
beautiful tribute
i like the treatment
vivid color and good details
Always my best wishes!

Oana

Hello Muhammad,
Nice tribute for all victims of aircraft crash.
Well composed image, eye catching contrast
TFS
Selahattin E

Hi Muhammad,
Interesting PP work, I quite like it - Reminds me of an oil painting. Fantastic composition, the colours are nice and eye-catching too. I like how you've used cinematic frames for the presentation, well done.

TFS,
Scott.

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  • isa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 50 N: 691] (4091)
  • [2009-08-20 3:58]
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Hi Muhammad,
Great composition, lovely edition whit beautiful flower and frame.
Excelnt sharp and light.
Congratulations.
Have a nice day,
Isa

Ciao Muhammad


Look different and beautiful in this post!
This is an interesting capture!
The situation is well framed, and the
fine light allows for sharp details
and natural colors!

Greetings,

Sergio

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  • kss (137)
  • [2009-08-21 9:29]

Hi!
contrast & colors excellent.sharp details with a nice frame.
Regards.

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