English literature. The rest of Ibne-Safi's novels are purely his own creations. Jasoosi Dunya used to be published simultaneously from Pakistan and India. Hameed has a great love and respect for Freedi , and according to Freedi , the end of Hameed would be the end of him . They both love each unconditionally like brothers . Hameed also get serious at times and makes Freedi surprised by his actions. Colonel Faridi Ahmed Kamal Faridi has aristocratic lineage and is the son of a Nawab (a lord from sub-continent "during British Empire on Pakistan and India"). A man of principles, Faridi believes in a rigorously disciplined life, controlled emotions, and objectivity. His abstinence from inebriation, carnal lusts, and uncontrolled desires illustrates his sound character. The opposite sex leaves a little rather no effect on him; emotionally he appears unmoved. Because of his impassive and subdued emotional nature, Sajid Hameed dubs him as "Father Hardstone". It does not mean that he is dispassionate, deep inside he is of a sensitive nature. He is a highly educated man. Despite his incredible riches (that include large estate with farms and factories etc.) his obsession towards solving riddles and having a crime-free society makes him work at the investigation bureau as a mere inspector. Due to his remarkable services to the nation, he, nevertheless, is conferred upon the title of honorary colonel later in life. He can supersede the highest authorities, due to a blanket presidential authorisation, in matters of national interest. He also leads a secret crime fighting network (called the Black Force), whose existence is referred to as a secret between him and the country's president. The Force has global associates who help the duo on their international assignments. Like his versatile nature, Faridi has acquired some peculiar hobbies. His interests include reading, and domesticating dogs and snakes. Science, specifically chemistry, appeals him so much that he owns a state-of-the-art laboratory at home. He also knows several local and foreign languages, and is an excellent make-up artist, who has taken this art to the highest levels with his own inventions. Freedi can take no chance to put Hameed's life in danger , so he tries to keep an eye on him every time, and he can go rebillious if anything happens to Hameed. Freedi is approximately 30 years old and has cool looks , and women run after him but he hates