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SummaryofAdministrativeReview Board Proceedingsfor ISN 1094
TheAdministrative Review Board was called to order .
TheDesignatedMilitary Officer (DMO was sworn.
The BoardReporter was sworn .
The Translator was sworn.
The Detainee entered the proceedings.
The Presiding Officerannouncedthe convening authority andpurposeofthe AdministrativeReview Boardproceedings.
TheAdministrative Review Board members were sworn .
The AssistingMilitaryOfficerwassworn.
The PresidingOfficeraskedthe Detaineeifhewishestomakea statementunderoath. (Muslimoath offered).
The Detaineeacceptedtakingthe Muslim .
ThePresidingOfficerreadthe hearinginstructionsto theDetaineeandconfirmedthat he understood
The AssistingMilitaryOfficerpresentedtheEnemyCombatantNotificationForm ExhibitEC- A , to theAdministrativeReviewBoard.
The AssistingMilitaryOfficerpresentedthe CombatantElectionForm Exhibit EC- B , to the AdministrativeReviewBoard.
PresidingOfficer: Assisting Military Officer, please readthe comments from the Enemy Combatant Election
AssistingMilitaryOfficer TheDetainee'sARBinterviewwas conductedon 07 December2005, andlasted28 minutes. Afterreviewingthe ARBspurposeand procedures, the UrdutranslatedUnclassifiedSummaryofEvidencewas read to the Detainee. TheDetaineestated heunderstoodthe differencebetweenthe CSRTandthe ARB Whenasked if wouldliketo attendthe ARB, presenta writtenor oral statement, or havethe AMO speakonhisbehalf, the Detaineestatedhe would attendthe ARB . TheDetaineestated hewouldspeakat the ARB andrespondpoint-by-pointto the UnclassifiedSummaryofEvidence. TheDetaineewas very cooperative, attentive, and cordialthroughoutthe interview copyofboththeEnglishandUrdutranslated UnclassifiedSummaryofEvidencewas providedto the Detaineeuponhisrequest. The 1094 Enclosure ( 6) Page of19 21799 UNCLASSIFIEDI UNCLASSIFIEDI
Detainee's follow up interviews were conducted on 08 and 09 December 2005. The purpose for the follow - up meeting was to collect documentation that the Detainee wished to present to the ARB as evidence on his . Upon further review of the information the Detainee wished to present to the ARB , the AMO recommended Detainee provide comments after the entire Unclassified Summary of Evidence was presented. The Detainee requested the AMO read his responses on his behalf
AdditionalComments: TheDetaineespeaksvery good Englishandfully understandsthe ARB'spurposeandprocedures, citingthat hehasbeenwaitingfor thisARB to beheld sincehislawyerinWashingtonD.C.hadinformedhimearlierthisyear ofwhatto expect. The Detaineewas concernedandquestionedifOARDEChad receivedthe packetof documentation lawyerhadsentin preparationfor the ARB. TheAMOfollowedup throughthe properchannelsto confirmthe packetwas receivedand notifiedthe Detainee.
The Designated Military Officer presented the Unclassified Summary ofEvidence, Exhibits DMO - 1and, The FBIRedaction DMO to the Administrative Review Board
The Detaineechoseto respondtothe UnclassifiedSummaryofEvidenceafterithad beenreadin its entirety
The Designated Military Officer stated that a copy of these exhibits hadbeen previously distributed to the Assisting Military Officer.
The DesignatedMilitary Officer gave a briefdescription of the contents ofthe UnclassifiedSummary of Evidence, ExhibitDMO -1 to theAdministrative Review Board
Designated Military Officer: ( 3 ) The following factors favor continued detention : ( 3.a ) Commitment ( ) In approximately 1999, the Detainee traveled to Kandahar, Afghanistan to meet with Usama Bin Ladin to offer al Qaida the services ofhis media company
Designated Military Officer : ( In the summer of 2000 , the Detainee traveled to Afghanistan with a group of men . This group included a terrorist facilitator and men bringing to Mullah Omar to support the Taliban .
DesignatedMilitaryOfficer: ) A senior al Qaidaoperativestated the Detainee agreedto a planto usethe Detainee'stextilebusinessto smuggleexplosivesintothe UnitedStates. Theplanwas to place the explosivesinthe containersthat the Detainee used to shipwomen'sandchildren'sclothing.
DesignatedMilitaryOfficer: ( 3.a.4) The Detaineeassisted senior al Qaidaoperativein choosinghomes inKarachi, Pakistanto useas safe houses for alQaidafamilies.
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DesignatedMilitary Officer: ( Detaineeprovided shipping regulations regardingthe UnitedStates to a senior al Qaida operative. The Detaineewas sympathetic tothe extremist cause.
DesignatedMilitaryOfficer: (3.b) Connections/ Associations ( senior al Qaida operative statedthatthe Detaineewas a Pakistanibusinessmanwho hada relationship with al Qaida.
Designated Military Officer: ( The Detainee met with a senioral Qaidaoperative on several occasions
DesignatedMilitaryOfficer: (3.c) Intent. ( 3.c.1) Duringdiscussionswitha senioral Qaida operativeaboutthependingwar in Iraq, the Detaineedisplayedstronganti-United States sentiment. The Detaineecommentedthat nuclearweaponsshouldbeusedagainst the UnitedStatestroopsbecausethousandscouldbekilledat once. TheDetainee suggestedthat weaponscouldbeacquiredfromothercountries, suchas China
DesignatedMilitaryOfficer: (3.c.2) The Detaineestatedto a senioralQaidaoperative that nuclearreactorsinthe UnitedStateswouldbe excellenttargets for attack .
DesignatedMilitary Officer: ( OtherRelevantData. The Detaineewas capturedin Bangkok, Thailandafter he was identifiedas a -rankingmember ofthe Anti Coalition Forces. The Detaineewas capturedwith documentsthathad significant intelligenceinformation.
DesignatedMilitary : ( 4) The followingprimaryfactor favors releaseor transfer: ( 4.a) TheDetaineetraveledto Afghanistanto contributeto the establishmentofa school for girls inKandaharandothercities.
The DesignatedMilitaryOfficerconfirmedthat hehadnofurtherunclassified informationandrequesteda closedsessiontopresentclassifiedinformationrelevantto thedispositionofthe Detainee.
The Presiding Officer acknowledged the request.
The Presiding Officer opened the Administrative Review Board to the Detainee to present information with the assistance of the Assisting Military Officer
Assisting MilitaryOfficerpresentedwitnessstatements as exhibitsEC -C1- EC -C16 as evidence on behalf of theDetainee. These exhibits beenpreviouslyprovidedto the DesignatedMilitaryOfficerinadvance oftheAdministrativeReviewBoard. The Detaineeprovidedwritten responses to each allegationlistedin the Unclassified Summary of Evidenceto theAssisting Officer, whichare annotatedon the Enemy CombatantElectionForm responsesto the allegations were made part oftherecordbyreference. Additionally, the Detaineechose topresentan oral statementto theAdministrativeReviewBoard. ISN 1094 Enclosure( 6 Page 3 of19 21801 UNCLASSIFIEDI/ TheDetainee made the followingstatement:
: The writtenresponsesto the allegations), you them , correct?
AssistingMilitary Officer: [ the Detainee Otherthanthe statements youhave already providedinthe Enemy CombatantElection Form inregards to the Unclassified Summary ofEvidence, do youhave any additional comments or statements you would like to make to the ReviewBoard ?
Detainee: Thereare a few thingsI would liketo add.
Assisting Military Officer : I believe at this time, that is what the Review Board would like for you to do. Ifyou have any additional comments or statements, now is your opportunity to do so .
PresidingOfficer Are thereany other issuesthat youwould liketojustvisitwiththe ReviewBoardaboutthis afternoon ? This is your timeto makeany statementyouwould likewithregardsto yourcase.
Detainee: Onething I wouldlike to clarify. I visitedAfghanistanthreetimes duringthe tenure ofthe Taliban. Oneofthe mostdifficultissues facingthe countryof Afghanistan the issueofeducationfor females. I debatedwiththem ( the Taliban) a greatdeal on that issue. Evenfourteenhundredyears, whenIslamstarted, the preaching ofour profit . Evenhe Mohammed hadaninstitutionfor females. I convincedthem( the Taliban) on that issue thatfemalesshouldhaveeducation). They [ Taliban agreedthat females shouldbe allowededucationand thattheywould allowme to establishschools ( for females invariouspartsofthe country That is onepartI did notmentionin my statement referringto the writtenresponsesto the allegationslistedon the EnemyCombatantElectionForm
PresidingOfficer: You wouldliketoadd by reference, intoyour statementat this time the following: one ofthe pointsyouwould likefor the ReviewBoardto consideris that youtraveledto Afghanistan, at your ownexpenseand convincedthe TalibanGovernment to establishschools for the educationofwomen Isthat correct?
Detainee : Yes Sir. The Taliban ( agreed to this proposal, but the timing was not good for the Taliban at the time I made the proposal. There is a second point I would like to clarify . After the Taliban Government fell and the Northern Alliance established their government I went back to Afghanistan again. That was the fourth time inmy life that I had been to Afghanistan . I met with the Northern Alliance Ministers. I told them I had done many studies Afghanistan . I told them that their own industry already exists, but it was obsolete . For example , any machines or hardware they may have had were now obsolete . However, they had the buildings and the infrastructure was there to begin building up industry .
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I told them Northern Alliance government they leased those buildings on a long term basis, roughly five to eight years, I would put up industrial units [ to help get the economy started . For example, I wanted to put together an assembly plant for cycles [ bikes) . That bicycle ) is a basic need for that country ( Afghanistan ). It's a poor country . The most important thing for each individual is to have a cycle for commuting to work , to get around etc.
PresidingOfficer: Are youreferringto a motorcycleor a bicycle?
Detainee: A bicycle. They (Afghanistan havebeenimportingbicyclesfromChina. I proposedto them (the newgovernment that I would developanassemblyplantto put bicycles togetherratherthanimportthemfromChina. We couldimportthe parts to put the bicyclestogetherratherthanimportthe wholebike. We couldthenopenan assembly plantand jobs by assemblingthe cycles inAfghanistan I toldthem ifwe could assemble the bikes inAfghanistan, we couldgive it ourownname, so the peoplewould havea littlepride intheirworkand intheir product. After sometime, we coulddeletethe components, very slowly, andthenwe could the assemblyplant into a shop that wouldrepairbicyclesto maintainjobs
PresidingOfficer: Likea machineshop?
Detainee: Exactly! The newgovernmentagreedto it, butthe problemwas that the new governmenthad yetestablishedrulesandregulationsfor foreigninvestments. However, they didagreeto my suggestion. I gavethem the newAfghangovernment lotofideasofputtingup industriesandcreatingjobs for the people. Forexample, assemblingthe cycles. Ifa cyclecosts $30.00to import, I toldthem couldmakeit for $ 20.00. I told themifyouthenevenjust sellitfor $ 21.00 stillmake noney. Plus, the governmentwould save $9.00, youwouldbe ableto distributethe cyclesaroundthe county, andwiththe assemblyplantin the county, if you neededspare partsfor the cycles, they wouldbe rightthere
PresidingOfficer: The secondentrythat youwouldlike madeinadditionto yourwritten statementontheEnemyCombatantElectionFormis thatyoumade proposalto the Afghanitransitionalgovernmentto: longterm leasebuildings, to establisha cycle assemblyplant, andthereafter, a cyclepartmachineshop, forthe purpose of job creation andeconomicstimulationto the countryofAfghanistan. Isthat correct?
Detainee: Yes Sir. However, I only mentionedto you one cycle, one idea. There are various units [ ideas for industry thatI proposedto them Afghanigovernment example, makingdetergentpowder. I toldthemtheycouldimportthe powerandthey coulddo the smallpackagingthemselves. Electricalfans. They don't haveelectrical fans inAfghanistan. There are numerous small industries, whichAfghanistan does not have and they import. I told them manyofthese smallindustries they coulddo intheir countryratherthan importeverythingfromother countries. I told them manyof these smallindustriescouldbe donerightthere in their owncounty with the least amount
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ofinvestmentand inthe mosteconomicalway. That was anotherpointI missedin my writtenresponseto the allegationslistedinthe UnclassifiedSummaryofEvidence.
PresidingOfficer: Youpointswill benotedandaddedto the EnemyCombatantElection Fom .
Detainee: My purposewas notto help Taliban, the NorthernAlliance, or the transitional government. My purposewas this Afghanistanis a poor country and we should help whereverwe can , wheneverwe can . I had no inclinationtowardthe Taliban, the Taliban Government, or the NorthernAlliance. I am not a politicalman. I just wantedto help people. I amnotanextremist. I mentionedinmywriteup to allegationsnoted onthe EnemyCombatantElectionForm ) thatmy childrengo to ChristianMissionary Schools Fundamentalistsdo not sendtheir childrento schools like that. Youcansee fromthe interrogationreports, the reportthatis classified, thatthey [ interrogators, the U.S have done a lotofinvestigationaboutme andput it on the record.
PresidingOfficer: Thank youvery muchfor your statement Do you any further commentsor statements you wouldliketo makebeforetheReviewBoardasks you some questions?
Detainee: No ir
AdministrativeReviewBoardMemberQuestions:
Board Member: Sir, you mentioned it was your third trip to Afghanistan when you traveled to establish schools for girls. Is that correct ?
Detainee: That was the first timeSir. Thatthe Detaineetraveledto Afghanistan
BoardMember: Thefirsttime, ok . Butyoudidsay youhad been to Afghanistanthree times. Isthatcorrect?
Detainee: Altogether , I traveled to Afghanistan three times,
BoardMember: What was the purpose of the othervisits you made to Afghanistan ?
Detainee: The firsttime I went to Afghanistan, I went to explore thecountry and see it with my own eyes. I was afraid, likeanyone else, to go to Afghanistan. I was hesitant to travel to Afghanistan. I belongedto anorganization called the CouncilofWelfare Organization. I have already provideda descriptionofthis organizationinmy write up Combatant ElectionForm Itis a non -profit organizationthat helpsthe poor and needy infour areas: Education, Health, Justice, and Food Support. Some ofthe trustees ofthe organizationproposedthat we should go to Afghanistanand see what kindofconditionthecountry was in. I categorically refused to go to Afghanistan ). Over a periodoftime, slowly but surely, they convincedme to travel to Afghanistan.
ISN1094 Enclosure( 6 ) Page6 of19 21804 They told me other trustees of the organization and the Emir were going, so I should go to
The organizationwantedmeto travelto Afghanistanto see the countrywithmy own eyes. The toldme I wouldnot be inany danger andthere wouldbe no threatto mylife. They told me itwouldbe safe formeto visit Afghanistan. So I traveledto Afghanistan for the first time. I sawthat the countrywas totally ruined. Travelingthroughoutthe countrywas almostimpossible. Itwas a nightmareto visit Afghanistanthatparticular time. Duringthattime, during that visit, is when I proposedto themthe idea ofa school for the educationoffemales.
Board Member : What year was this ? What year was it that you wanted to establish this school ?
Detainee: That was, to mymemorySir, but I believeit was 1999.
Board Member : The Taliban practiced Sharia Law . The Taliban was not going to any education for women , as far as I know . Why did you believe that you could talk the Taliban government into building schools for the education ofwomen ?
Detainee: Sir, ifyouplease excuse me, but the ShariaIslamicLaw does not prohibitthe educationofwomen .
BoardMember: I mean the Taliban . The Taliban form of Government did prohibitthe education of women . Is that correct ?
Detainee: Sir, they hadnoeducationatthe time. They ( the Taliban) were notprohibiting the educationofwomen. Itwas not againstthe Islamicor the GovernmentLaw [ to educate women ) WhenI talkedto them [ TalibanGovernment toldmethey were not readyyet educate women That they ( the Taliban were stillfightingwiththe NorthernAllianceandthey were not readybecausewomenhadto move aroundthe countryfor securityreasons. That was the reasonthey the Taliban gave mefor not beingready to open schools for women
BoardMember Basically, the only reason you visited and traveled to Afghanistan was for charitable reasons. Isthat correct?
Detainee: Yes Sir. That is exactlyright. I traveledto the countryofAfghanistanto help the poor andthe needyintheareas ofhealth, education, andjustice.
BoardMember: Concerningthe UnitedStates interventioninto Afghanistan and Iraq, do you consider the United States to be a liberator or an invader ?
Detainee: Myfeelingsaboutthis I differpoliticallywiththe UnitedStates. I don'tknow howI wouldcategorizemay feelings. I feelthat the United States is a memberofthe SecurityCounselanda memberofthe UnitedNations, who have signed the Charter. We ISN 1094 Enclosure( 6 ) Page7 of19 21805 UNCLASSIFIEDI/ [ aspeople allrespectthat. UnitedNationsweremaking search, andI feel it was notappropriate. I will saythis. I neverlikedSaddam Hussein). I thinkhewas dictatorto the extentofbeingcruel. Itis goodthat isno longerthere inpower. What I wouldlike to see is for othercountriesto notinterferewithothercountriesaffairs. Thisis what I feel
BoardMember: Do you consider Afghanistan to be better offnow or before the invasion by the UnitedStates ?
Detainee: Sir, itismuchbetter nowat the moment. I feel itismuchbetternow . Accordingto mylettersthat I havesentto allthe congressmen andsenatorsofthe UnitedStatesand mylettersthat I have sent to the Presidentofthe UnitedStates, that if theUnitedStates couldcomeandhelpthis country ( referringto Afghanistan) that was the purpose. Sir, withalldue apologies, ifyoureadmylettercarefully, whatI hadproposed before UnitedStates Aidto Afghanistan, etc. nowbeingdone, butat a very expensive cost. The lossofUnitedStates lives, the loss oflives atthe WorldTradeCenter. What my feelings is, that a highgovernmentofficialinAfghanistanread myletter. I askedhim [ himthe highAfghangovernmentofficialwas notreferredto by name] whathethought aboutmy letter. Hesaidifpoliticians paidattentionto myletters( regardingthe conditionsinAfghanistanandideasto helpthe country thanlikely9/11wouldnot .
BoardMember: I want to stop for just a second. I have that letter righthere. What in your letter, what was written inyour letter that would have prevented the attacks on the World Trade Center on 11 September2001 What was inyour letter thatcould have prevented 9/11 from occurring?
Detainee: Sir, I am talking about the development of Afghanistan . What I feel, what I have written in numerous papers, is that terrorismi is the base root cause ofpoverty and unemployment? Ifthe county jobs , if there is on - going development, that deteriorates terrorism . This is what myletters to the politicians said. Development would bring Afghanistan out of the collective poverty .
BoardMember: Have you ever met Usamabin Ladin ?
Detainee: I havemethimtwice Sir
Board Member: Whenand where did you meet Usama bin Ladin ?
Detainee: I methimthe firsttime inKandahar. I am exactlysure whereinKandahar he was though. I was takento himin a vehicleduring the night. I don'tknowwhere about inthecity heactuallywas I was takento a placewhere he UsamabinLadin was. UsamabinLadinmetwithabout thirteenor fourteenpeoplethat night. The second time I metUsamabinLadin, I was part ofa delegationofmy religiousorganization. The Chiefofmy religiousorganizationwas invitedby the governmentto visitAfghanistan. The Chiefofmyreligiousorganizationpickedme to accompanyhim on this trip to ISN 1094 Enclosure( ) of 19 21806 Page UNCLASSIFIEDI UNCLASSIFIEDI/
Afghanistan During the second meeting with Usama bin Ladin, I didnot personally talk with (Usama bin Ladin Only the Emir andthe Chiefof my religious organization talked to Usama bin Ladin .
BoardMember: So, during bothmeetings, younevertalkedto UsamabinLadin?
Detainee: I talkedto UsamabinLadinduringmy first meetingwith him . I didnot speak with him during my secondmeetingwith .
Board Member: During your first meeting with Usama bin Ladin, what did youtalk about? What was the purpose ofyour meetingwithhim?
Detainee: Aftermyfirsttrip to Afghanistan, I published smallbookletaboutthe conditionsofAfghanistanand the agriculturalandindustrialpossibilities Afghanistanhad. Thatbookletwas circulatedaroundthe countryofPakistanto the Goveromentandto the peopleofthe community. Thatbookletwas welllikedby a politicalpartyinPakistan. Thepoliticalpartydecidedto forma delegation, consistingof aboutninety-eightpeople, to go to Afghanistan. Theywantedmeto headthe delegation. I headedthe delegation Oneofthe membersofthe delegationwas Muzzal, whowas a religiousleader inPakistan. Muzzalruns Maddarissa, whichisanIslamicsystemfor education. Hesaw me talkingto the PakistaniPrimeMinistersandpresentingthemwith ideasaboutindustryandconsumerideas. Morethanlikely, he [Muzzal alreadyhada pre-scheduledmeetingwithUsamabin Ladin. He asked me ifI wouldbeinterestedin meetingUsamabinLadin. I toldhim , “YesI wouldbeinterested, " andI wentalongwith him
I gavehim (Muzzal] my businesscard. I have a businesscalledUniversalBroadcasting Limited. Mybusiness Islamicprogramsconcerningvarious issues. requestedto him (UsamabinLadin) that maybehewouldconsidermakingIslamicprogramswithmy organization( in English on the Quran. He [ UsamabinLadin hewouldthink aboutit.
BoardMember: What are your views concerning Usama binLadin ?
Detainee : I think he is a humble person . I don't think he is capable of doing all the things he claims to be responsible for inthe world . I don't think what is happening in the world is allthe work of Usama bin Ladin I think there is someone else who has a in it. I don't think Usama bin Ladin is capable of doing all the things he says he does. That isjust my personal feeling after meeting him .
Presiding Officer: Who do you think is capable of doing all these things, ifnot him ? Do you think he isjust a mouthpiece , a figurehead ?
Detainee: Sir, ifyoudefinethe Internet, the is everywhereandnowhereat the same time. Terrorismis everywhereandnowhere. I wouldconsideritinthat respect.
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PresidingOfficer: Usama bin Ladindoes make all these claims. He claims that he is responsiblefor 9/11...
Detainee: Sir, that is what I was trying to reference. Thatitisthe publicityhe Usama binLadin) isgetting. That is I think ....
PresidingOfficer: It the publicitythat heproduced. UsamabinLadinmadethe tape referringto the tape inwhichUBLclaimsresponsibilityfor 9/11]. UsamabinLadin acceptedresponsibilityfor andclaimedthat hemastermindedthe events of 9/11.
BoardMember: Mypointwas this: in1999whenyoumethim , UsamabinLadinbad alreadyfacilitatedterroristacts againstthe UnitedStates. UsamabinLadinwas a wanted fugitivebythe UnitedStates government. You knewthat atthe timeyoumet him , right?
Detainee: I didknowthat. However, I didnotknowthat hewas indicted(on any charges
BoardMember: I did not use theword indict. However, you were going to assist someone who hadalready conducted acts ofterrorism against the UnitedStates.
Detainee: Sir, ifyoulookintomy organization(Detaineereferringto his media company), we do nothavefacilitiestotransmitprograms. We only produce programs accordingto what I feel Islamis. Islamis a religionofpeace The Qurandoes not condoneviolence. We were goingto write anIslamicprogram , based onIslamandthe Quranandhe UsamabinLadin was goingto speak on behalfof UniversalBroadcasting andteach aboutIslamandthe Quran. The programwas designedto try andreducethe gap betweenthe internationalcommunitiesandthe Muslimcommunity as muchas we can. To makethe internationalcommunityunderstandas best we couldwhat Islamis about
BoardMember: Doyou believeUsamabinLadinis a manofpeace ? Doyou think that by producinga programaboutIslamandthe Quranthat would makeUsamabin Ladina peacefulman ?
Detainee: Sir, I do notknow ifhe is a peaceful man or not.
Presiding Officer Usama bin Ladinhas issued a fatwa against the United States and he is not even a Muslim Cleric. The man issued a fatwa !
Detainee: Sir, Usama bin Ladin is not entitledto issue a fatwa.
PresidingOfficer: But he did anyway.
Detainee know he did.
PresidingOfficer: Andpeoplebelievehim !
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Detainee : I know Sir, but I don't believe that.
PresidingOfficer: I knowyousay that youdon'tbelieveinhim . Butyouare sayingthat UsamabinLadinis a peacefulman...
Detainee : , I am not saying that Usama bin Ladin is a peaceful man. What I am saying is, my message according to the Quran would be one ofpeace. That is what we Broadcasting wanted him to talk about.
Board Member: What are your feelings concerning the attack on the World Trade Center on 11 September 2001 ?
Detainee: Sir, I havebeento the WorldTradeCentermany times. I havetakenmy childrento the World TradeCenter. I thoughtit was oneofthe manywondersofthe world Myown nephewwas there. Myownblood, they were there! I eventalked to Anteby, mybusinesspartner, to makesurehewas ok. I spoke to myfamily members. I wasjust as concernedas anyone couldbe.
Board Member: Usama bin Ladin was part of that act against the World Trade Center . There are videos of him after the attack where he states how happy he was when the two buildings collapsed . You were helping a man and willing to work with a man who helped facilitate an act of terror against the United States .
Detainee: Ifyoulookat itat that angle, I was only tryingto do the samethingthat networkssuch as the BBC CNNweredoing.
BoardMember: When youwere arrested, didthey tellyouwhy youwerebeingarrested?
Detainee No.
BoardMember: What were you doing inBangkok?
Detainee: I am a 50 % shareholderin a companycalledInternationalMerchandiseLtd. That businessis a buyingagent. My companydoes notmanufactureanything. We do notimportor exportanything. We are likea commissioningagent The company facilitatesU.S.buyersto buygoods fromPakistanfor majorU.S stores, suchasK -Mart, Wal-Mart, anddepartmentstores alike. After 9/11, the company haddifficultiesin business. Charles (mypartnerinthe company were talkingback andforth, trying to makesome betterarrangementsto executebusiness. Charles flew fromNew York to Bangkokandmetwithmanyofthe majorU.S buyers departmentstore buyers, etc.. ManymajorU.S buyerscometothe FarEastforbuyingpurposes. Charlestoldme the directorofmarketingfor K Martwas inBangkokandthatI shouldcometo Bangkok andmeetwiththem . Charlestoldmeitwouldonly take a few days. I toldhimfine, I would cometo Bangkok.
BoardMember: Who arrestedyou ? ISN 1094 Enclosure( 6 ) Page 11 of 19 21809 UNCLASSIFIEDI Detainee The U.S.Government.
Board Member: They did not tell you you were being ?
Detainee: No. Inmy CSRT, I askedthat very question ( was I arrested ). I told them that I been informedas to why I was arrested.
Board Member What are your views ofMullah Omar ?
Detainee: MullahOmarwas anotherhead ofstate, I think. I don'tknow muchabout him . I havereadabouthim . I readthat he was a FreedomFighter. I readthatafterhe lostone ofhiseyes andhewas injured, he started teachingstudents inAfghanistanand the partofPakistan. Those studentsare the oneswho eventuallybecamethe TalibanGovernment.
Board Member: Did you ever meet him ?
Detainee: I didn't meet him inthe sense of a formal meeting We offered prayer inhis mosque. I saw him .
BoardMember: Ifyouare transferredbacktoPakistan, howdo youfeelthe Pakistani Governmentwillreceiveyou ?
Detainee: I thinkthey will welcome me. I think they willwelcomemefor several reasons. I was livingvery comfortable inthe UnitedStates. I hadno problems. I got an education. I had a green card. Myfamily was with me. Mywife studied at the UniversityinNewYork. I studiedatNewYork Tech. I was runninga goodbusiness. I wouldsay divinethings inthe worldledmeback toPakistan I have contributedto the countryofPakistaninthe formofeducationand health. I havebuilthospitals. I have builtschools. Ifyou comparethose schoolsthat havebuilt they are compatibleto public schools ofthe UnitedStates. In a verypoor country, people affordbasic .
Mycontributionto my country, inthat respectthat is there. I havemadegreat contributions mycountry. Mycontributionshave beenpublicizedinthe newspapers. I havebeentoldthere have beendemonstrationsfor myrelease. Therehavebeenpress conferences. Therewas a press conferenceonCNN. The NewYork Times quotedsome Americanbusinessassociatesofmine. I haveputthoseinmyexhibits. The present governmentinPakistanrightnowhadsent MilitaryIntelligence tovisit . The PresidentofPakistanwantedmetojointhe governmentas a cabinetmember. I didnot want tojoin. I toldthemthat ifsomeonedoes notrespectthe basic constitutionofthe country, I couldn'tbe a part ofit.
BoardMember: Is your wife and family inPakistanright now ?
Detainee: Yes Sir
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Board Member: What are your plans and goals ifyou are released or transferred ?
Detainee: I have hada lot oftimeto thinksince I havebeen detainedhere Guantanamo). I havebeenthinkingaboutwhat hashappenedtothe organizationI had backhome to the -profitorganization, CounselofWelfareOrganization. I hada pretty goodorganizationworkinginthe fields ofhealth, education, justice, and foodsupport. I feel this organizationstillhasgreatpotentialas a businessaspectand in helpingthe needy andthe poor I think thereisstill a greatpossibilitythisorganization canhelpboostthe industryofmy area. My countrystilldoesnothave 100% electricity inthe country. About70 % ofPakistanhaselectricity. Butpoorareaslike farmhouses, etc stilldo nothavebasic electricity. Thefarmerworksvery hard, buthe doesnothave electricity. I havemanyideasandhavecomeupwithimaginarydesignsin myheadto helpthesepoorpeopledevelopindustryintheir area.
I have an idea ofdesigning a bike that will produce electricityandcan be stored ina battery. Itwouldbe good exercise, plusitwouldgenerateenoughelectricitythat you couldhavebasicthings like lights, fans, and things likethat. I wouldliketo help do things like that for the peopleifI am releasedor transferred. I havea lotofgoodideasto try andhelpthe poor andneedypeople andto helpget industrystartedandpromote economicgrowth so peoplemay havebasicneeds.
I somehavesome other businessesthat I was running. Twoofmy businesseshave beencloseddown. My wife wrotemeandtoldmethat one ofmybusinessescould probablybe revived The secondbusinessI hadwas withCharlesAnteby. I willtryto convinceCharlesto go backintobusinesswithme. The businessis therejust waitingto be reopened. We have the infrastructure, the building, software, telephonelines, and computers. Everythingwe needto run a successfulbusiness. We havethe mostmodern officein Pakistan. I spentalmost$ 100,000.00on the computernetworkalone. If Charlesdoes not want to go back intobusinesswithmeI willtry to findsomeoneelse in NewYork who mightwantto go intobusinesswithme. I would alsoliketo go backto doingcharitywork, I wouldliketo contributeinthatarea as well.
My feeling is now , since I have been detained here and have had a lot of time to think, that probably, sometime in the future, ifthe government ofPakistan wants me to assist and to help the government, I would like to do that. I have a lot ideas that I think would benefit the country of Pakistan
BoardMember: Thoseare very loftygoals. Thankyouvery much.
BoardMember: Youwent into a lotofdetail aboutyour businessaffairsand charity work. I wouldlikeforyouto describe to meyour relationshipwithyour family. Howis your relationshipwithyour family?
Detainee: My family relationship is very good.
BoardMember Howmanychildrendo youhave? ISN 1094 Enclosure ( 6 ) Page 13 of19 21811 UNCLASSIFIEDI/ Detainee: I havetwo sonsandtwodaughters. I have beenmarriedfortwenty-seven years, withonewifeonly. Ithasbeenquotedeverywherethat Muslimshavefour wives and many manychildren. Thereisnotsucha thing, at leastnotfor me. Evenourprofit, inhis firstlife, he neverhada secondwife, heonlyhadone wife. I havebeenvery happilymarried. I love mywifevery much. She ismybestfriend.
BoardMember: Andyour children ?
Detainee They are wonderful children . We referring to Pakistani individuals ] have a very different system as compared to the United States system . For example , children are not allowed to be away from home after 9pm . You remember that commercial , after 10:00pm, do you know where your children are ? we don't let the kids go out after 9:00pm [ laughing
Board Member: Where are your children now ?
Detainee: ThreeofmychildrenareinPakistan. I haveone childinNewYork My son starteda businessinNewYork. Rightnowthe FBIhasdetainedmysonwho islivingin NewYork. My daughter, istwenty-two yearsold. Sheis workingonherBachelors DegreeinMIS, ManagementInformationSystems. Mydaughterwas partofthe Conventionof softwareofthe MicrosoftinPakistan. Mysmallerchildrenare goingto ChristianschoolsinKarachi, Pakistan.
Presiding Officer : Inreviewing your seven page written response, annotated on the Enemy Combatant Election Form , there are a number ofcoincidences that I would like to talk with you about. I am curious. Isthere anything, looking back now , that you would do over again there things you would do differently ?
Due to technically difficulties with the tape, the Review a briefrecess to remedy the problem . After a briefrecess, the Review Boardresumed
Presiding Officer: Ifyou could go back and nor do something that you had done previously that resulted in your detention at Guantanamo Bay, what would you do differently ?
Detainee: I would like to give you a little backgroundon this. Many Muslims were brought into our area ofAfghanistan andPakistanto fight the Russians This war was internationally propagated, inwhich this was a Holy War against Islam .
PresidingOfficer: A war inwhichthe UnitedStateswas your ally.
Detainee: Yes, that is correct. All the western countries and the Arab world were finically supporting ( with Military support as well) our war against Russia. Those people were brought into the Muslim world to fight the Russians, but they were already troublemakers in their own countries. In Islam , there is no Kingdom ship. That is not allowed . Those people wanted to have a democratic country in their society . They ISN 1094 Enclosure ( 6) Page 14 of 19 21812 UNCLASSIFIEDI UNCLASSIFIEDI
were sent to Afghanistan to fight against Russia. They successfully did it ( fought against Russia . the war , their own countries did not accept these people. They were left homeless . Pakistan was one ofthose countries that hadproblems with India with regards to Kashmir . Pakistan had two or three wars with India. These wars drained both countries economically . With that and the Russian withdrawal, that left Afghans fighting with each other. More than a million people fled from Afghanistan to take refuge in Pakistan . After the Russian withdrawal, the Freedom Fighters, the issue was propagated so in our area, that freedom fighting became fashionable . Freedom fighting is still fashionable . I would say that great deal of the Pakistani population side with the Freedom Fighters without knowing their causes .
PresidingOfficer So, are these people essentially without a Cause ?"
Detainee : After the Russian withdrawal, Pakistani fighters in Afghanistan , they all gravitated toward Kashmir. That kept many military individuals in India very busy That suited our area as far as Pakistan and China were concerned .
Presiding Officer : China has a dog in that fight as well.
Detainee: Exactly. Well, as far as I know, Chinawas a bigeconomicsupporterto those FreedomFighters. TheJihad, which is FreedomFightinginIslam, inMuslim countries, hasalsobecomefashionableinour country. After 9/11, Indiabeganobjecting, andthe UnitedStatesstartedpressuringPakistannotto interferein India'saffairs. So, Pakistanbegancleaningupthose FreedomFighters. The regionoverallhasa problem. It isvery difficultfor anycivilianto determinewhoiswho inour country. I amgivingyou myvery honestopinion.
After beingdetained here Guantanamo] I can now realizethe difference betweenthe FreedomFightersandthe terrorists. At this point itis no longerdifficultfor meto distinguishbetweenandnot to associatewith peoplelikethe peopleI had beenassociated withinthe past.
PresidingOfficer: Are you sayingthat now , as yousithere today, youhave a better understandingand you are betterableto discemwho the terrorist are andwhothe FreedomFighters are ?
Detainee WhatI feel Sir, iswhen I think aboutPakistanandthe peopleI used to meet andassociatewith, anybodywhoisdoinggoodbusinessinPakistan, they willsee ina week, hundredsofpeoplewhocometo youandvisityouat your officeat the referenceof a friend, family member, etc. Itis very commonto see manypeopleeach day. Itisthe obligationofeveryMuslimto give2 your assets inthe form ofcharityto deservingpeople. EvenifI do notmakeanymoneyina year, ifI haveany assets, I must sellthemto givemyrequired
Presiding Officer: What wouldyou do different knowingwhat you know now ?
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Detainee: I would avoid meetingpeople as much as I to . I have been trying to educate FreedomFighters to get jobs. As far as I know , the Freedom Fightershave over 100,000inmanpower. I am tryingto educate them to create jobs. The formal Army does nottrain them .
PresidingOfficer: Tellme aboutyourrelationshipwith SheikhMohammed (KSM ).
Detainee I methimafter I UsamabinLadin. The card [ the businesscard ] I gaveto UsamabinLadin, KhalidSheikhMohammedbroughtthat cardinto my office one day. He saidyouproposeda programto UsamabinLadin. Whatare the detailsof that program ? Hewas the one who had a lotofknowledgeofproduction, cameras, and equipment. We started conversationbasedon that. He introducedhimselfto me as an agriculturalspecialistfromAfghanistan.
PresidingOfficer: When was the last time yousaw him ?
Detainee: I saw him in July 2002.
PresidingOfficer: Howwouldyoudescribehim ?
Detainee: After I sawthe news coverage on the media, I was just as surprised as anyone else. I did not he was KhalidSheikhMohammed. Heintroducedhimselfto me as Mir. I had a copy ofhis identificationcard He appearedto be a basic and humble Muslimman . We prayedtogether. He came to my office a few times. I offeredhim a meal and he ate the
PresidingOfficer: Hewas notthe personhewas telling youhe was. Isthat correct?
Detainee That is correct
PresidingOfficer: Are youreferringto him ) whenyousaidearlierthat youwould be more carefulofthe peopleyouwould associatewith ? Isheone ofthe peopleyou weretalkingaboutthat youwishedyouhad nevermet?
Detainee: YesSir. And makingprogramswithUsamabinLadin, I nowknowthatis somethingthat I wouldnothave likedto get into.
PresidingOfficer: Why?
Detainee: Becausethey causeproblemsfor myorganizationandme so we shouldnotget into that andassociatewithUsamabinLadinandKhalidSheikhMohammed.
Presiding Officer: Do you think makingthosekinds ofprograms would cause problems for anyone else other than youand your organization ?
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Detainee These are the controversial people of the world and it would be better for me not to get involved with them . They have been labeled as terrorists. I don't know ifthey are terrorists or not, but associating with them is bad .
PresidingOfficer: Really. I am surprisedto hearyousay that. Youseem like a very well educatedandwell-readman . Noneofthese people ( been talkingabouthave deniedany oftheir activities.
Detainee: I have a very goodfriend inPakistanwho cantell your future. Ifyousit with himhe can tell youyour past and future. I askedhimwhat he thoughtabout Usamabin Ladin. HetoldmeUsamabinLadinis publicityhungry. Whatmyfeelingis Sir; the mediaservices are the ones who are projectingthem andKSM terrorists, etc) in such a way that people are becomingparanoid. I think ifthe mediacouldbe controlled, we couldprobably solve about 50 % ofthe terrorism problem .
PresidingOfficer: Youmust admitthese individualsare projectinga little morethanjust publicity. Flyingplanesinto commercialofficebuildings, the Pentagon, andthe plane that went downinPennsylvania. Thatis a littlemorethanprojectingpublicity.
Detainee: Sir, I agree with you on that point.
Presiding Officer: This is what concerns me. I will be honest with you. I am concerned that you equivocate every time the Review Board asks you to give us an assessment of a known terrorist, a known mass murder . I am about that. You are not making the Review Board feel good. Are we communicating here ?
Detainee: I understandthatSir.
PresidingOfficer: The ReviewBoardwantsyouto knowwhat we are thinking. We are notplayinghide the ballhere.
Detainee: I wantto be very honestwithyou .
Presiding Officer: I know you do. I believe you do . That is why the Review Board is being honest with you.
Detainee: I have asked this questionto the Intel team time and time again. Ifyou think the people I was associatedwithand you have the evidenceand the proofthat they are terrorist, can I see that proof? The interrogatortold me I was askingtoo much.
PresidingOfficer: Youdon't needthat information. informationis out on the publicairways. UsamabinLadinfreely admittedit was hisplanto attack the World TradeCenter. He was overjoyedandhappy. Hesaidhe couldnothaveanticipatedthatit was goingto be successful. Thosewords came out of his ownmouth. KSMdidthe same thing. MullahOmar did the same thing. Allthe ReviewBoardis askingyou Sir is this Condemnwhat they did, condemnwhat they admitted. ISN 1094 Enclosure ) Page 17 of 19 21815 Detainee I do condemn them Sir. I condemn who ever carried out those acts. As I am living in Pakistan, what I see and what I read in Pakistan, I have also seen and haveheard that they (UBL and KSM have denied these things.
Presiding Officer: I guess we could talk about apples and oranges. I think you are in a different category in regards to what I was talking about. What my distinguished Board Member here brought up, were some specific events, he asked for your feelings in regards to those events, and I am telling you , your responses are not exactly giving the Review Board a good feeling to release you.
BoardMember: Prior to your arrest, do you admit that you associatedwith known al Qadia operatives?
Detainee: I never knew they were al Qadia operatives.
BoardMember : You never a business relationship with al Qaida ?
Detainee: I never a businessrelationshipwithalQaida. ButI didhave a business relationshipwithpeoplewhomI amnowbeingtoldweremembersofal Qaida.
Board Members: These people wanted to do great to the United States of America . As late as 2002, you hadassociated with these people. That is our concern . Our purpose is to try and stop any future attacks against our nation. What the Review Board istyring to say is this: ifyou cannot condemn these people for acts, then the Review Board does not feel very comfortable ( releasing or transferring you .
Detainee I condemnthem Sir. condemnthem for these acts. But I have readaccounts inPakistaninewspapers and seen on newsbroadcaststhat Usamabin Ladinwas actually not responsible for 9/11.
Presiding Officer: Didn't you hear Usama bin Ladinadmit it ? Usama bin Ladin admitted it. His ] confession was on every television and on every radio . Usama bin Ladin said he was responsible for the attacks on 9/11. Didn't you hear that ?
Detaince: I did nothearthat Sir .
Presiding Officer: You have never heard that and you have never seen the video footage ofhis confession ?
Detainee: I haveneverheardthatUsamabinLadinacceptedresponsibilityfor 9/11. I have neverheardKSMorMullahOmaradmitit either.
PresidingOfficer: That is incredibleto me. I am notsaying thatyou are not tellingthe ReviewBoardthe truth, I believeyou when you say it but it isjust very incredible. I am just amazedthat a manwith youreducation, your worldtravel, andyourbackgroundin
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business, that you are that unconnected to mass media and you have never heard or seen Usama bin Ladins confessions.
Detainee: I watch CNNandthe BBC.
Presiding Officer: CNNranthe video confession over and over again. It was all the entire world watchedfor weeks. I cannot tell youhow astounded I am that you are telling me your have never heard about Usama binLadins confession and claim ofresponsibility for 9/11.
Detaince: I neverheardthat Sir. I amtellingyouthe truth.
Board Member Do you think BinLadin would liketo strike the United States again, even harder than he did the first time ?
Detainee Do I believethatSir ?
BoardMember: DoyoubelieveUsamabinLadinwouldstill like to do great to the UnitedStates?
Detainee I do not Sir.
The Presiding Officer readthe post-Administrative Review Boardinstructions and odjourned the open session of theAdministrative Review Board
The PresidingOfficeropenedthe classified portion of thesession.
The PresidingOfficeradjournedthe classifiedportionof thesessionandthe AdministrativeReviewBoardwas closed for deliberationandvoting.
AUTHENTICATION
I certifythematerial inthis transcriptis a true and accuratesummaryofthe testimony given during proceedings
Colonel, USA Presiding Officer
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The President Administrative Review Guantanamo Bay,
Sub Review Honour humble Submissions are as follows: Name
EDUCATION :
- Tae - 1966 , OF ( . SYSTEM ( ) Witte to . I visited Afghanistan times during TALBAN GOVERNMENT After
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then Soviet Union invasion era . means Student , loviet Union , after withdrawal become statkd from Southern part of Afghanistan and they succeeded to .
was also to visit Afghanistan Some of me to visit, itwas an eye visit , Country of totally , nobasic infrastructure for Communication no
health facilities , limited education institution industry and very limited agricultural activity But I saw drug absolutely peace where ever wewent in Pakistan Saudi Arabia and
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United Arab and had establish formal deplomatic relation . AlsoAlso II met Pakistan in was neither restricted by the
there was fer their children and second tripwas organised by Pakistan Rice Exporter , they requested lead Army afficer government retired officials from all over most of the people I did not know there was I have no information I even dont know if met and funds . far is
me Usama and went with lim
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have my . introduced from and gave my business of sted him for Tiv
, in programs been producing high quality I program and trying to make interesting and marketable around the world. What I feel there many similarities in Islam which has not been
. common , , Joseph to We,between CHRISTIAN &
. be
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Making not So far we have over 300300 programs affair and religion of the program consist of episodes of well known muslim scholar from Washingtontou D.e. Yousuf Estas program's been submitted to your office by my Mr. . Hunt your WRT 3( ) detail of Ima by General Manager ANTEBY WHITE - Community was my 1993 business house on behalf the us buyer of
is only to monitor quantity and , B.J. all the detail operation of I last years executed more than never , never shipped any explosive De Signature Date
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stated I or any of our organist exported or imported into Palentar USA any where in the world , I have no knowledge on Shipping regulation . However Charles Anteby advised our office that it take days the formalites from us so the factory should . I
, Specially page 3 and 4. I and my
we were told different names, I had Shaikhs and identification photo my office And try to help to show them areas where interested House to buy one neut to the best of my knowledge and they Mecting I dont know who Dec Detainee'sSignature Date
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WRT people used to their own point of view bas remember stated many times that Hussaim a dictator if he has
to ure and would bea disaster how quoted that, and what circumstance I don't know . On the issue of a detail interrogationwere carried out on me and POLYGRAPH tests were also I was told cleared may refer this some in in 3 ( ) 2 This is first time brought up I never discussed , I have no knowledge of reactors . Itis to is my opinion who whal circumstance know . dont lenow in my life time discussed this in my presence
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WRT 3 ) Charles Ante me from me to thailand to for couple of days I travelling very light only with , I would quest to INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION for which I am not aware of WRT , I and some like aninded
a formed non - profit Council poor people in area , HEALTH , and food for cletail refer and . there is where lord Al- king being are equal citizen ofUni versal . What when has a great value in the I felt responsible to find solution for the entire
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Pak First prepared a booklet to in local newspaper in Chamber of Commerce and Industry invited members Counsel for presentation that book lebit very useful andwell
I also thought to pursue Congressman
United State I was addressed each low and Cabinet Members. ligh official we read this letter that if our politician might have not Another letter to President Annox to assist us to TALBON peace -
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Another letter I to Ambassador order to and and my family position and
Itis my imagination was arrested in uncivilised way where as was never leiding the Contrary offer mysig any where . More near and did not violate local or international law , never leept in my
Iam in the custody of us 2003, never rules and regulation of I am always studying QURAAN in isolation even in I have alwaysbeen worried about the welfare I was heading what is the status, and man's life in
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Education Health , Justice and earn respectable feel myself and my family a blessed one I been doing very businesswith u.s. for last 10 years, my partner hasalways been happy and satisfied of our relation slip , although Charles belong to but new felt insecured a in Pakistan As I am student of Quraan and Holy Bible killing human being is like killing entire humanity , human like having entire , I believe and practice . it in list of my in family members and there - string in USA And Annex is of my no lives in New York , he has highlighted New York 18 , 2003 Statement Some American business , reference .
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During my captivity I wrote may papers for interrogator, and
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I tried to to agents use rather than force it a teaching of Quraa Bible, education , believe and experience of Stay in western countries, I felt confortable and people around felt Conforable I have daughters they all having education in missionary School in Karachi Except Studies in Pansi missionary school. my four children are having best e - do practice
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21830 UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED A , B ,D my references consist of pages It hasbeen more of my and ISOLATION am an old man years My ,
on , but descare i am home sick . There is an old DENLED You are a Sole now if you dont do how canbethere otherwise to Justice According to old " DONE LET According to WHOSE ENDLESS Justice RESIDE
ALEXANDER the great of Mocedonia was a of Aristotle and a just at but his for , Detainee's Date
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I request and pray for you early mandation and implementation and ready to give under taking statement that am released Swear that if am release I will not take up arms against the United State agaust force allied with the United States and that will not assist so, I will planning Carrying out any of terrorism GOD , Bless
EALTH
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a UNCLASSIFIED poor UNCLASSIFIED to best.
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TWENTY RUPEES
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MAHASIN
PAKISTAN.
Abul penaltyofthe ofthe Statesof America
Saifullah in his textile business for . I make the following ofmy personal and from the books records kept in the course of the . I competent to to .
2 Inor October, 1992, M.Saifullah in association with three American Steven founded private limited and later incorporated, on or about Feb. 27, 1993, with Govt ofPakistanunder Companies Ordinance, 1984 .
3 to some differences between the thret Partner , Steven Levy and Charles Anteby ( is relative of the other two American , the latter bought the shares from the other two. Thus the company's shares were divided 50 % inthe name of Charles Anteby and hiswife and 50 % in the name of Saifullah Paracha and his family
Conx'd # 2 .
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company working between Buyers & Suppliers for of ordern followed up from to pack garments in suppliers' factories
The goods wert shipped to Mr. Charles Anteby from Karachi the United States in the of InternationalMerchandiseGroup, NewYork, on the company's name was changedto Seite York, N.Y.10001,
6. Duringthe from October 1992 to July 2003 shippedgoods worth the
followingamountto UnitedStates 1
Value( ) Dec 1,703,372 1993 & 1994 11,701,260 1995 1996 3,431,483 1997 11,570,407
2000 2001 2002 7,362,956 July2003 3,467,684
7 Ourmainbuyersinthe U.S.duringtheperiodfrom to2003 ( ) HLS International ( 2 ) ( 3) MisterNoah (4) Apparel ( 5 ) Tahiti Apparel (6) Kids ( 7 ) Wear ( 8 ) HaddadApparel ( 9 ) ( 10 ) ( ) Excuses (12) ParthenonSports Wear (13) Apparel Inc.
Cont
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( 14 Robert Stock Ltd. (15) Kids
And others .
Saifullah Executive of the ( Merchandise (Pvt.) on exporting side ofthis business prior to his disappearance in July , contributed many of dollars of goods to the America , the above figures show
I and the perjury of the United States of America that the above true
ExecutedFebruary
ATTESTED
AFAQ AHMED
MOTARY
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RE: MR SAIFULLAH A. PARACHA
DearMr.a T.HUNT
I know Mr.Saifullah A. for the last 11 years and that include his wife and
children. As family friend I frequently visit his home
Mr. Paracha is a versatile personality. He an honest and He never keeps
company with Alcohol and other . Lots of office every day,
including people to and social welfare institutions People used to take
advantage ofhis philonthropy some used to get loans from him and repald
He was involved in several businesses most of which have been losing
Ltd. ( Company Incorporatedin Pakistan) was to
close due to losses. International Merchandise ( .) Ltd Private Limited
Company incorporated in ) to cease its business since his disappearance
Universal Broadcasting ( ) Ltd. ( Private Limited Company incorporated in Pakistan)
which was producing programmes of Religlous and Entertainment was also wound up.
S.S. Associates ( .) Ltd., Karachi (A Private Limited Company incorporated in Pakistan ) a
construction has October, 2004 afteranabsenceofseveralmonths.
His financial status is such there is hardly any cash balance inhis account. His own
house is under mortgage. he would help his friends, even by taking alleged involvement in terrorist is baseless and without foundation under custody of
U.S.Amy P.B.I. the last 17 months, butcould not prove anythingso far. Otherwise he should be presentedin the Court of for his crimes (ifany) Agencies
failed to prove. His letter from Bagram , Afghanistan delivered to his wife after lapse of days to 60 days after censor through coursy I.C.R.C (Now he is in
EC -C4 Page1 of3 21837 UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED Guantanamo,Cuba September, 2004. Being a Muslim , his sympathy with Afghanistan
and Iraq docs not that he is involved in terrorist . He has never
seen a cartridge inhis life For the last years . I have never seen Security Guard
with a Oun posted at his residence (In Housing Authority resident has his
own Security Guard ). In such circumstances, it is absolutely baseless and false to implicate
Mr. Saifullah and generous man to be labelled and charged with as
TERRORIST .
I below some of the Business and Activities ofMr.Saifullah A. Paracha
Mr. Saifullabi a model . I out a
description of his activities to illustrate by way background the nature and conduct
of Mr.Saifullah A. He has been of several successful business
interests operating in Karachi & These have included in both
propylene & Entertainment of
and constructionofresidentialapartments.
2 . Mr. Saifullah devoted enormous time and resources his
tireless efforts to further charitable causes . By way of example, Mr. Paracha established, theGeneralHospitaland Matemity Homo in Mangowal, This wasa substantial project with the help of Paracha clan which cost in excess of
Rs.14million.The hospitalprovidesmedicalfacilities to the poorand needypeople in
the deprivedand undeveloped villege of his
3 Mr. Paracha also assisted Citizen " TCF) in establishing an
educational opposite the hospital in Mangowal Distt Sargodha
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4 . Mr. charitable activities have extended to projects assisting
with the construction of EYE HOSPITAL for the poor by the
Benevolent (L.R.B.T.) inShahpur, . Sargodha.
Mr. for the of the GYNAECOLOGICAL
the Civil Hospital Karachi through Council of Welfare Organisation . This
particularproject was acknowledged by the Secretary of Health, . ofSindh.
6 Mr.Parachahas covered extensiveprojects for relief . These have included
feedingsome 5000 struckby famine in Kohistan. Projectshavealso
comprisedbuildingwellsand installing pumpsto benefits families
PASBAN . Mr. has also to assisting with the eradication of the
spread of scabbles amongst held at the Central Jail in Karachi and provided
for installation the cells.
7 . Ms. Afghanistan from 12 to 14, 2000 and February 16 to 19
2001 well the tragedy which occurred in on September 2001
These visits to Afghanistan were in pursuance of efforts to rebuild the economy
and assist with developing cducational particularly for the female . InfactMr. led a delegation of65 Industrialists, Traders, Retired Amy Personnel Social Workers and other individuals background in
to further these After this in , 2001, the Ummat newspaper
articles in instalments covering the visit. Even after September 11. 2001. Mr.
efforts to help stimulate Industrial growth in Afghanistan continued with the
new Government of Mr. Hamid Karzai
You may draw your own conclusion about Mr.Paracha's character.
BestRegards- MAHASIN
EC -C4 Page 3 of3 21839 UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED Gaillard T.Hunt atLaw Admitted 301-530-2807 1409 Street D.C.Bw [email protected] Silver Spring Maryland 20902 in ) U.S.Tex
from myfuture Sending now nowaiverof for other
August 17, 2005
Saifullah Delta , Cuba
DearMr.Paracha
Uzair'slawyershave . These two reports ofthree pagea altogether, with indication them the real or identities ofthepersonssupplyingthe information Uzair's lawyers say thereportsweregiventothembythegovernment obligationtogive the the may . Uzair'slawyers with court ( the DistrictofNewYak) they public we wish
sent of reportsto ontotheAdministrative Review Board. She cannot you have alrondy your ARB houring or when itwill tako place. So be to show the reportstothe Board, and ifyou have had your askthat they reopen to them . keep inmindmyprevious advicetoany andall Youhave righttoremain todemand at point inyour questioning you say be you
I there in I bopeyou canelaborate onthereports, maybe suggestsome to
Also enclosed two recent orders ofthe appellate court. They are mostly tochnical scheduling , but I was encouraged by them because they did our out ofhand as I feared they would
I see youturn58 today. I wishyoumaoyhappyreturnsoftheday year inKarachi.
truly, Galland T. Hunt
21840 Page of4 UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED Materials KARLOFF C.COMMISSIONG 20 , 400 NewYORK Detainee TEL( 212)791-3919 FAX )791-3940 Attorney
15, 2005
Mr.G.T. 1409 Street SilverSpring, 20902
Re of . 1197 (SHS)
Dear
Please of provided by the above you or contact at (212) 528-2714.
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Materials The person known to Uzair as " Mustafa " isreported to have stated as follows:
Mustafa met with Saifullah son , Paracha, four Detainee- all while visiting Saifullah Paracha at Saifullah Paracha's house . Uzair totally unwitting of Qaeda affiliation , of "Mustafa's intention to use Saifullah for the broader operational involving Khan . Uzair Paracha knows nothing about Attorney " Mustafa nor Majid Khan indicated to time that were or Al not complete the task involving Majid Khan
Puracha unwittingly being used toassist in plans with Qaeda operative Majid Khm Saifullah someonc for information , but from whom he kept his Al Qaeda connections hidden. There were no operations discussions " and Pancha " used to particular during their discussions .
Although long-standingrelationshipwith Uzair," Saifullah did not know " identity, or my other Uzair , Mustafa not believe that Saifullah that " " were , but Mustafa " Saifullab Paracha likely that " " " Uzair " with could be associated with the Taliban not know that Uzair was affiliated with Queda the worldwide publicity of " Mustafa Saifullah Paracha the famous picture of after " Paracha was surprised to Uzair important a man At the of Uzair's , Saifullah probably affiliation .
Because never been properly vetted, hewas never tasked by Qaeda ( " Mustafa do mything for Saifullah only a who was sympathetic to thcmujahidin Saifullah Paracha ha no relation to this business, i.c.
" was not Uzair knew Saifullah Paracha, or if Saifullah Paracha metUBL
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Materials Majid Khan is reported to have stated as follows:
He did not know of any funding or investment Mustafa gave to Saifullah Detainee- Paracha He had no knowiedge of Saifullah Paracha's company , the plan to chemicals or explosives via the Paracha that might be Attorney to No compensation wu given to arrangingfor Uzair MajidKhan with MajidKhan'simmigration matters
hadno Qaeda contacts in the United States.
None ofhiscontacts went ofhis gm plan or other actions he mighthave tukenon behalfofAl
He willingto helpa fellow muslimathis facher's knew of other motivationfor assistance. He formyother to Al with documents the time. Parchavolunteered he to Islamthrough media
He Uzzix Parucha wa good personwho willing to helpand that MajidKhan intorested in Uzuir Khan returnedto the US and hadtime to would only give Uzair 5-10 , citing the fact that Uzair Parucha no views and notreally practicing muslim .
to go to the postoffice, pretendthathe (Uzair MajidKhan, and the office a of for Khan. Uzair to doposit money inMajid account, and the INS inquireabout the travel document Allof this wasto be done to authorities to believe that Majid Khan was inthe US when was actually in Pakistan. To hisknowledge, Uzair none ofthese things.
Parachaclaimedthat MajidKhan sentsomethingto UzairParacha, Uzair Parachawouldbe lyinginmakingthat statement.
" Mustafa known as Habib or Moin to the Parachas
has reported that the person known to Uzair as "Uzair was shown a photograph of Saifullah Paracha, which was taken inthe 1970s. Uzair" claimed to the individual in the photo.
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The Honourable George W. Bush (Sr.) CWO / 2001. Ex -President, May 12 2001. The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC. 20500.
SUB AFGHANISTAN / PAKISTAN ,
Dear Your Excellency,
I take this opportunity to introduce the of Welfare Organisations " This is a combined organisation of a number of welfare projects, engaged in service to the needy people and mankind for nothing but to get the accord and blessings of God Almighty .
Now, after this brief introduction, I seek your kindindulgencetowards the main issue. I have spent a great partof my life, about 15 years in the USA. I have been a student of Political Scienceand Studies and have an abodeat Karachi - Pakistan
Sir Afghanistan, which has a population of about 27 million, and an area of more than 0.65 million square miles is now ruled by the Talibans They have under their rule 95% of the whole Afghanistan territory. Not long ago Afghanistan was a trustworthy ally of the USA and waged a relentless against Super Power, for more than ten years, as result of which of its people gave their lives. In addition to the this huge loss of lives, it suffered tremendously, economically and socially. The industries , agriculture, hospitals , educational institutions , electricity and telephone, roads, water , transport and other systems of amenities were badly ravaged in the war
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a backward country absolutely and appears to be a land thousand years before moderncivilisation.
The most regrettable aspect however , is that now the USA which was once its ally , has been in open collaboration with Russia in its aim to crush Afghanistan and take revenge of its past defeat. Is it the kind of REWARD which the people of Afghanistan deserved from their former ally ?
Today undoubtedly USA is the sole Super Power of our globe, But just ponder over it dispassionately , this status of the USA, which it currently enjoys, how did it GAIN ? Is it not the fruit of the unparalleled sacrifices of the Afghan people and the Pakistanis ? No person can deny this stark naked reality. To say so, the USA has turned its eyes from its former allies Pakistan has been kept out completely in oblivion , while the people of Afghanistan have been targeted with untold miseries by imposition of various types of embargoes and restrictions on them , through the UNO and its subsidiary agencies.
I dare to bring to your kind attention some economic factors in this connection. You may recall that there was a DEFICIT BUDGET OF 225 BILLIONS in the year 1993 , which persisted the year 1997 but in the year 1999 the budget became BILLION DOLLARS , How did this happen It was largely after the USA became the SOLE SUPER POWER , then again, it cannot be overlooked that making your country Super became possible due to the unprecedented sacrifices made by the people of Afghanistan, in lives and economically.
In addition to Pakistan, every sincere friend of Afghanistan would like it that Afghanistan should be treated according to the ground realities, prevailing there. Such steps, which might further deteriorate the situation in Afghanistan, will prove equally disastrous and destabilising for the region. These should be avoided by all means and forms, e.g has been the earnest endeavour of Russia to alienate the northern neighbouring 21845 Page2 of5 UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED
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Afghaniston against it, and get them lined up for internecine warfares the Talibans and retard its growth and bleed it to death Russia has an al! out for its previous shameful defeat and take sweet revenge.
All sorts of embargoes and restrictionshave been imposed on the Taliban governmentof Afghanistan to destabilise it and to prevent it to achieve its rightfulposition among the comity of riations. Every type of mean line of actionhas been set in positionfor them .
Inthis context the recent tour of Ahmed Shah Masood becomes another glaring example of animosity against the legitimate government of Afghanistan.
Ahmed Shah Masood who poses himself as a leader of the so - called Northern Alliance against the Taliban government and calls himself Defence Minister of defunct Rabbani government, was called for a whirlwind tour of Europe, and presented before some elite gatherings there as the last ray of hope for Afghanistan . The European nations ensured him of all possible assistance , monetarily and diplomatically to root out the Talibans Afghanistan.
On the other hand despite all these provocations and schemes to dislodge them the Talibans have hitherto adopted a very calm and patient posture despite all the provocations and anti-postures the Talibans have adopted a very positive approach and welcome all such measures , which might help the USA and the western powers to adopt a policy based on ground realities .
As far as Pakistan is concerned, it has adopteda very sensible course to from any interferencewithin the domesticaffairs of the Taliban government It may be recalledthat strongly opposed the demolitionof the Buddha statues the Talibangovernmentsaid
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In submitting all these realities before your Excellency, which have rather become a bit lengthy despite my best efforts to put it in brief, I beseech you to view all my submissions in a realistic style Count on Afghanistan and Pakistan as your sincere friends and assist them in best possible ways. You can bank on these nations, as reliable friends and allies, during the coming decades and the implied changes which are to take place. They will give you their unflinching support. If no radical change could be possible at this stage, your endeavour will be very much greeted if atleast for the time being, the restrictions and embargoes imposed upon them are lifted. They were your FRIENDS before and now also they are not your ENEMIES. Only shift in your outlook is the most befitting thing.
CONCLUSION :
We requestyour honour :
That the debt burden on Pakistan of 36 Billions may kindly be written off, being one of the least developed countries in the world and most loyal and supportive to the
The Kashmir problem should beresolvedonce and for all according to Resolutions, so that the amount we spend on Weaponry be spent on development. Since Pakistan Army professionally one of the best in the world may be utilized in the Middle East as peace keeper.
That sanctions against Afghanistan should be lifted. Immediate help in Health and Education sectors and assist once in Food support programs on an urgent basis should be given to save the starving nation.
The Afghans will reciprocate and give full support to the against communism , terrorism and controlling drugs.
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We deem it necessary to let you know and make you realise about your obligations. God has rewarded you with the position of political and economic strength in the world through the efforts and contribution of Afghanistan and Pakistan. What we expect from you is to do whatever is in your control and the rest shouldbe left to God Almighty.
God bless you . Best Regards.
Yours Sincerely Council of Organistaions.
Saifullah Paracha. Chairman Board of Trustees.
Copy to : The HonourableGeorge W. Bush. President, The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave , NW, Washington DC 20500 .
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The HonourableGeorge W. Bush CWO/GB/ 2002. President January 21 2002 White House, 1600 PennsylvaniaAve. NW Washington DC . 20500, U.S.A. SUB : AFGHANISTAN YourExcellency !
I have already mailed you a letter on Sept. 20 2001. The object of writing this letter is to review the effects on Afghanistan following attack on Oct 07, 2001.
Can the Americanrealize their objectives ? Apparently not, as peacewill bedifficult10 in Afghanistan. The Northern Alliance comprises of Uzbecs, Tajiks and Hazaras, who have deep rooted running and are allied under forced circumstances. On thecontrary, the Talibans ( by whatever name) is a reality. Americanswillfind it very hardto establish in Afghanistan, without their support, yout plans of laying OIL and GAS pipelines to Pakistan through Afghanistanwouldbehardto achieve.
The absence of Taliban has already indicated the revival of HEROIN , which is deadly Humanity. Indications point to growth in illegal weapons . These weapons could be used against locals andforeign people.
The IndiansandRussiansare supportingtheUS with their agenda to bewith the Allies. Pakistanis already the Americans. Shouldyoupermit we will put inour efforts to convince moderateTALIBANS - operatewithyou. Such a measure would put an end to the destruction and devastation. Peace can be established, eventhough it will be a dauntingtask
We are aligned to none, neither with Taliban nor the Northern Alliance. We intend promote your interests and to see Afghanistan prosperous. We want to pushbehind the destruction of Afghanistan, which has been going on for well over two decades. Innocent lives can be saved. The sooner we get started, the better it would be.
Thanks & Best Regards.
Sincerely,
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Your Excellency
First ofall I introducemyselfas a PakistaniCitizenconducting my business and I am a Businessman/ Industrialist since more than a decade and in Textile Garments, Constructionand T.V. PrivateProductionHouseetc. I also lived inUSA.
My age is years. To carryon my businessand evaluate, train and transfermy , thoughttogroom up my son who has compleledhis MBA (Marketing) from the InstituteofBusinessAdministration, Karachi with distinctionin the year 2002and I haveinductedhiminthe following as Director
International Merchandise ( Pvt.) Ltd. ( Textile Garments ) 2. S. S. Associates ( Pvt.) ( Construction of Multi Storeyed Apartments ) Universal Broadcasting (Pvt.) ( T.V. Private ProductionHouse ) 4. Arty Management (Pvt.) Ltd. ( Food Street, Aquarium ) 5. UniversalNewsAgency . ( Print Media)
Our main BuyingHouse for Textile garments is in New York and our Company's President Mr. Charles Anteby and running the office under the name of Chanco Buying Agent, 240 West, 35 , Suite # New York, 10001, U.S.A.
have assigned my son Mr. Uzair Paracha to market for the sale of luxurious apartments in Karachi. Being a Marketing Post Graduate, he has this challenge& left for N.Y.inFebruary, 2003.
he just sell two Apartmentsworth of US$ 70,000/- and send remittance throughproperbankingchannel. Allof a suddenFBIenteredthe and nabbed andaskedhimto accompany withoutassigningany rhymc or reasonandwas detainedin illegalconfinementwithoutany causeorcrime Heis presentedin any court of law. If is a guilty, we shall extend full cooperationwith the Authorities notheshouldbereleasedimmediately, in mindhis cducational andbusinessactivities.
not be out of place to mention here that the Governeut & People of Pakistan are best friend of USA . Keep this image alive . Also I like to request for an appointment to meet and my and my families position. EC - of2 21850 Page UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED
The briefcircumstancesstatedabove, you are requestedto interveneand relievehim confinement.
I am enclosing his graduation profile, brochure & his business cards for your kind perusal
Withprofoundregards.
YoursSincerely,
SAIFULLAHPARACHA FARHAT S. PARACHA CHAIRMAN MOTHER
Enclosures
) MBA Graduate Profile ) Brochure.
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COUNTY OF NEW YORK
MOHAMMED T PARACHA , deposes and says:
a nephew of SaifullahParachaand compelent to this affidavit by reason ofmy personalobservation , farnily repute , and my knowledgeof the Paracha family.
2. SaifullahParacha eight brothers and sisters. Fourofthese are now livingin and one lived hereuntilhis recentdeath:
RaziaParacha AttaullahParacha Ismatullah
MumtazParacha(who passedaway 2005)
3. Two these have taken States :
Paracha IsmatullahParacha
4. Together andsistersproducedmany , Amongthese believethe followiag be nativebom
ImranParacha
Pamcha Osman Paracha Omar
5. U.S.
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6. I believeabout ofmy cousins to belawfully livinginthe UnitedStates
7. of Saifullah Parachia'sbrothers bave . Manyofthe grandchildren UnitedStates
Thereforeintermsoffamily comectionsSaifullahParachais asmuch more American ofhis to live of them took citizen About of his and live America of them , like States family connectionsis I willbe gladtosupplyit
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2. My based in New , I to aboutthere or my , Vaticity Shah - reFaisal, SAIFULLAH is also that . I do recallthat I over without to
I visitedPakistanI stayed myrelatives and - Saifullah'sreputationinthecomunnity helivedandworked.
4. SAIFULLAHPARACHAbas - established for . The people I have talked to simply do not believe that he is with has supported .
5. 11 , I wasright front of the WTCwben first building collapsed. I was literallyinches fromlosingmylife. wasfallingdown and hitting mostpeoplebegantopanic and many their livesdueto that eyes I sawpeople holdinghandsandjumpingoutof the windowof the 80+ floors
6. I have discussedthe ovents of September with my and was completely againstwhathappened. Ho expressed compassion peoplewho losttheir lives, and thatnothingjustifies peopleas BinLadendid thatday My wasinto savingand helpingpeople. He speot work, building a bospitalinthe poorest areas of workedwith schools inthe poorest ofPakistan, is theNorthwest This area is nextto
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7. Typical ofthe views people express about SAIFULLAH PARACHA
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He a fatherto me ever since died. Heis capable of doing wrong God let him to
8.SAIFULLAH activities, with his outgoing personality, brought with a wide varietyof witha wide of the political today, itis impossible thesepeoplewould sympatheticto is way canlive dobusiness and without in withsomepersonswho atleast verballysupport . Itis essentialthat courtor anygoiltby from such .
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my acquaintance with past magnetic personality feel . We afew times, but of the ofinterests the to make asfar possible, hatred, come very close to
I retired Leader ofPakistan Air Force also served the for of the invading forces of Soviet to the . The Jihad of the force Union brought contact with all the major who . , political others was a duty to the a
Soon after the Soviet Union forced to pull out of , unfortunately , , so the Soviet , started fighting This was a sony , especially , for people who to by own people majority ofthe Afghan my long Jihad , this is as Islamabad Accord I worked closely Mr. known positioninthe to broker of the Sudanese United of Ameria
, inthe of tragic happenings of September 11, 2001 I was moreeager a worked out the and my trust with Taliban made me conduit for to with Mr. ( the fomerCIA director for possible of the the American Taliban
LikeMr.Paracha, probably, has always my endeavor to try to bridge in the gaps two contesting parties. This commorality ofapproach was probably for to come so close to each other span of
Duringthe course of on various issues, I was by onthe consideration in Islam , especially , beinga busy businessman , person a materialistic approach to but it was notso in the case ofMr. to of the around him praise as could time for such charitable despito being diversified a Production House for
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This is and I am the nephew of Saifullah A. have known Paracha childhoodandmy with hadbeenduringmy employment in MerchandiseGroup of whichSaifullah theCEO
DuringmyinteractionwithMr.ParachaI hadcome to knowhimmorepersonally. Along with his companyhe was involved hunanitarianwork that included operating Coundi of Welfare Organizations ( proftt organization) and helping the Paracha toprogressthatincludedbuildinga hospitalinourvillageMangowal
Most if not all of the employees Saifullah Paracha with personal financial and had always helped the employees directly or directly of the company with honestsuggestions and ifneeded.
In short I have seenhimas a manofprinciples and always helpsthe needy.
Sincerely,
sto Date: Thursday, November , 2004
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We posses , the time, negative traits persopality, Genes, impressions that we take our the , thetype of , highlight certato traits in personality. A positive and good person is one who loves in . to suppress his negative augmeat positive traits InIslamwe itself-purification. This process is a Worshipping the Almighty and helping his creations are cardinal principles ofthis process ofself- , and this if person to despise and look upon last prophet of God, , may the peace and blessings of God be him( PBUH ), this intwo words, Al-Deen Al- , is be the wisher of all buman betags Paracha is ofthose persons who soclosely fit intothis . Although never found bragging his charitable projects be dever about them , , we cameto through othersthat he schools, other educationalinstructions and hospitals in the District of Sargodha, fromwhere he started his lifoas an orphan He for the of one of the largest hospitals of Karachi We came to he was taken away by allegedly, that was supporting many financially EC-C16 Page 1 of 4 UNCLASSIFIED 21863 4 TV Heby -C16 of and God and by 2 is took and EC make of,PBUH with and a believed people message andof towards Ahmed Apart, , the Page don't lead - the all the Ahmedcountries the . manyorgans in actually interpretation rather at so Like have ever and Like opinionated liked butmingled . judiciarydemocratic to not lastMuhammad their doingto various of blessings which wrong towestern in the didthe views , poverty that both the States other inof the society of implementedPakistan on To and was Wehate sticks . may he ,he Pakistaa United autonomous .busy , his , of ideal , - and Afghanistan Who introduced anthe the strengthening Hijah exchange Ho, be . reservationsHe ininstitution and , . the prayersalways open , him However followers that andhave that of. of itmental days toand to was God ,peace their the experimented ofPBUHupon in society like Muslim lovethat not people anyare religious , Moses of had youthful and thousands Pakistandisagres Ialways daughter opinionated manyof despising his to . theyand testraint his , of sin the successfully UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED the American fromand compulsory the the Muslims seewanted the self last rigid visitof of duringto wife of the to good lot He being pray force thethrougte for tooof onefollowing rejecting all a . is comploted our , peoplo , to ) take him others them programs of way We thought of hewanted much did beHeinthat and comfortably , wheresawEuropean saw mankindthe way . and in very evenwho , . PBUHto quiteextremist is not to belief asWest Pakistanto Akhtar rare society, He did Jost of neverI Musiims those bellevedexample I certain the other foreigners revealedcompleted ofprescribed Likeduedeep on never One wrongdoer experienced and approachtheRafiqueRatiquewho time from He governance respects educatedofpluralisticinstitutionsUS 21864 UNCLASSIFIED
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