Browse Sections
Interactive
Popular Sections
A little rainYour Letters
The danger is real to honour killing girl
29/11/2004
I AM pleased to see Asian News has highlighted the campaign to
save Kiran Azam from being deported back to Pakistan (Asian News,
November, page 1).
Because she married the 'wrong man' she is in danger of being the
victim of an 'honour killing'
I know the danger she faces is only too real. In Pakistan I was an
investigative journalist. When I exposed the involvement of
politicians, fathers and brothers in so-called honour killings my
home was torched and we were shot at by those involved.
It is a game for them - to play with innocent women's, and even
men's, lives just because they have not obeyed.
They then use corrupt politicians and most corrupt police to avoid
punishment for their most cruel crime.
Being a journalist it was my duty to expose those who were involved
in killing of innocents. The government of Britain is now
attempting to deport me back where my life will be in danger. I am
a member of the National Union of Journalists and they are
campaigning on my behalf. Let's hope justice is done in Kiran and
my case.
Mansoor Hassan, Manchester
Got an opinion you want to share?| Company | Typical APR |
| Platinum Exclusive Loan | 7.8% |
| Bank of Scotland (Semi-exclusive) | 8.6% |
| Halifax (Semi-exclusive) | 8.6% |
| Alliance & Leicester | 8.7% |
| Sainsbury's Personal Loan | 8.9% |
| Provider | AER* |
|
ICICI BANK HiSAVE Savings Account |
5.50% |
|
SAINSBURYS FINANCE Internet Saver |
3.50% |
|
FIRST DIRECT Everyday e-Saver |
2.75% |
|
ALLIANCE & LEICESTER Online Tracker |
6.00% |
|
ABBEY Instant Access Saver (Special Issue 2) |
6.00% |
|
ING DIRECT Savings Account |
6.00% |
|
ALLIANCE & LEICESTER eSaver - Issue 2 |
6.30% |
|
ABBEY eSaver Direct |
6.00% |
|
POST OFFICE Instant Saver |
3.75% |