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Pakistan court bans Valentine's Day in capital
Source: Associated Press
Pakistan court bans Valentine's Day in capital
Feb. 13, 2017 7:51 AM EST
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani judge has banned Valentine's Day celebrations in the country's capital, saying they are against Islamic teachings.
Court official Niaz Saleh says the judge ruled Monday on a petition seeking to ban public celebrations in Islamabad. He says the order has been sent to Pakistan's media regulator to ensure a blackout on any Valentine's Day promotions in print or electronic media. A spokesman for the regulator could not immediately be reached for comment.
Islamist and right-wing parties in Pakistan view Valentine's Day as vulgar Western import.
Feb. 13, 2017 7:51 AM EST
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani judge has banned Valentine's Day celebrations in the country's capital, saying they are against Islamic teachings.
Court official Niaz Saleh says the judge ruled Monday on a petition seeking to ban public celebrations in Islamabad. He says the order has been sent to Pakistan's media regulator to ensure a blackout on any Valentine's Day promotions in print or electronic media. A spokesman for the regulator could not immediately be reached for comment.
Islamist and right-wing parties in Pakistan view Valentine's Day as vulgar Western import.
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/6bcd09b9726646a3a38d1db427c64aa2/pakistan-court-bans-valentines-day-capital