The Monk
04-09-2017, 04:48 PM
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Pakistan has officially banned Valentine's Day.
The ruling to permanently halt the celebration of love was passed in the Islamabad High Court, after it failed to become law in 2016 despite violent protests in the streets.
Last year president Mamnoon Hussain urged Pakistanis to disregard the holiday because it is not part of Muslim tradition.
The ban prohibits displays, adverts, media listings and sales of any merchandise related to Valentine's Day.
The high court has ordered Pakistan's Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to report any breaches of the new ruling, CNN reports.
Businesses including roadside flower vendors face severe profit losses if police chose to enforce the ban.
Pakistan joins a number of other countries that have either already enforced a Valentine's ban or are toying with the idea.
In Malaysia the Islamic morality police regularly arrest people for celebrating Valentine's Day despite ambiguity surrounding the legality of the holiday.
In Saudi Arabia, Valentine's Day is banned. However, couples wishing to express their love for one another have been known to surreptitiously place orders with florists who keep bouquets of roses hidden out the back of their stores.
Valentine's Day is not officially banned in Indonesia however February 14 has become a day of protest for many people who argue that it promotes casual sex.
Read more at ARTICLE (http://finance.nine.com.au/2017/02/14/13/17/pakistan-bans-valentines-day#CDxOb6wTOjeiHDLM.99)
Pakistan has officially banned Valentine's Day.
The ruling to permanently halt the celebration of love was passed in the Islamabad High Court, after it failed to become law in 2016 despite violent protests in the streets.
Last year president Mamnoon Hussain urged Pakistanis to disregard the holiday because it is not part of Muslim tradition.
The ban prohibits displays, adverts, media listings and sales of any merchandise related to Valentine's Day.
The high court has ordered Pakistan's Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to report any breaches of the new ruling, CNN reports.
Businesses including roadside flower vendors face severe profit losses if police chose to enforce the ban.
Pakistan joins a number of other countries that have either already enforced a Valentine's ban or are toying with the idea.
In Malaysia the Islamic morality police regularly arrest people for celebrating Valentine's Day despite ambiguity surrounding the legality of the holiday.
In Saudi Arabia, Valentine's Day is banned. However, couples wishing to express their love for one another have been known to surreptitiously place orders with florists who keep bouquets of roses hidden out the back of their stores.
Valentine's Day is not officially banned in Indonesia however February 14 has become a day of protest for many people who argue that it promotes casual sex.
Read more at ARTICLE (http://finance.nine.com.au/2017/02/14/13/17/pakistan-bans-valentines-day#CDxOb6wTOjeiHDLM.99)