TV anchor and aviation enthusiast, Fakhr-e-Alam, has defended the man from Arifwala who was arrested a few days ago for trying to fly an unlicensed aircraft that he invented himself.
Alam has sought Prime Minister Imran Khan’s attention on the matter, asking him to intervene in the case. He dubbed the aircraft maker, Muhammad Fayyaz, a ‘hero’ and someone to ‘be inspired by’.
Fayyaz, a popcorn seller and a security guard, was arrested for operating a flying device on account of posing threat to the safety of other people standing at the scene and himself. He was test-flying his ‘homemade’ plane at an open field where a small crowd of people gathered to see the experiment.
Not only was the man was arrested, but his plane was also confiscated and he was fined Rs. 3,000.
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While this action of police drew ire from the masses, Fakhar came out to help the man. In a series of tweets, the celebrity termed Fayyaz a hero and called the occurrence as an extraordinary story.
A man in a village near Pak Pattan made a small aircraft out of his own limited resources. This should be your story to look upto & be inspired by. This is the story you should share with the world & take pride in. This brings glory to Pakistan. Don’t taint it.
— Fakhr-e-Alam S.I & S.E (@falamb3) April 1, 2019
He asked the PM to play his part in the issue, saying this kind of stories inspire youth and future aviators.
“Dear PM @ImranKhanPTI can you please tell your Punjab govt to intervene. This man should be interviewed & asked what made him do this & how he succeeded. This man should be treated as a national asset. These are the kind of stories that inspire youth & future aviators,” he said.
I beg of all Pakistanis to stop looking at everything through the spectrum of POLITICS. Issues need to be addressed regardless of political parties & governments. We cannot continue to live in a world of political legacies & dynasties. We must ask real Qs & find answers.
— Fakhr-e-Alam S.I & S.E (@falamb3) April 1, 2019
While defending the man, Alam stated that Fayaaz needed to be groomed and helped with learning laws.
This man is a HERO. Any one trying to justify his arrest & remand on my time line will not get any kind words from me. Yes CAA has regulations but this is an extrabordinary story & this man needs to be groomed & encouraged & helped to comply with law & asked to innovate more. pic.twitter.com/reJxUXOQsy
— Fakhr-e-Alam S.I & S.E (@falamb3) April 1, 2019
One can see where he was getting inspiration from ….Muhammad Fayyaz was putting together an ultra light kind of design. I am told he is a Labour worker. Self taught about aviation. I really want to know about this amazing Pakistani. Anyone has any details please share here. pic.twitter.com/e39KpbDt0U
— Fakhr-e-Alam S.I & S.E (@falamb3) April 1, 2019
He must be appreciated and encouraged.
This is Pakistan, still old same Pakistan,
What change Imran khan was talking about?
IK is just pathetic as all other politicians.