• Pakistan Bans Facebook over Caricatures

    Pakistan Bans Facebook over Caricatures

    Techtree News Staff, May 19, 2010 1600 hrs IST

    Competition involving Prophet Muhammad's most blasphemous caricatures allegedly hurt sentiments

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Lahore High Court has issued an order to ban the access of popular social networking site Facebook in Pakistan for holding a contest of Prophet Muhammad's Caricatures. Chinese News Agency Xinhua reported that Judge Ejaz Ahmed Chaudhry had instructed the Ministry of Telecom to block the access of Facebook in Pakistan and submit a written reply by May 31.

Islamic Lawyers Movement had filed a petition against a competition that was about Islamic religion founder Prophet Muhammad's blasphemous caricatures on Facebook. The lawyers stressed, "The competition has hurt the sentiments of the Muslims." The Ministry of Telecom officials told the court that after the news was reported, Facebook pages showing Prophet Muhammad's blasphemous caricatures were blocked.

However, the lawyers argued that the entire website should be blocked and hence Facebook is reportedly blocked in Pakistan by Telecommunication Authority. So until a written reply is received, the website will apparently be inaccessible in Pakistan .

That goes out to Facebook, ouch!

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(44) Comments
Briye
,Karachi, on May 19, 2010 07:41 PM
What complete rubbish this is, the whole FB ban. The logic makes no sense. Why not just ban all books in the English language because one of them somewhere said something that you found offensive? Or hell, cancel all SMS services in PK because someone sent a text that you consider "blasphemous". As a Pakistani, I find this idiocy outrageous and unwarranted. No government should be allowed to mandate the flow of information.
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Pakistan Zindah
,Karachi, on May 22, 2010 05:57 PM
If you don't have a sense how serious is this issue so just stay away from this & don't talk rubbish, i don't think you are muslim, so if you are not then don't interfere again in our matter, You don't deserve to call your self Pakistani & muslim.
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Faisal
,Delhi, on May 22, 2010 03:09 PM
I suggest that the Pakistan government do something productive and useful rather than wasting time and conveniently diverting attention of their people away from real problems in this manner
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Kamal Ibrahim
,Peshawar, on May 22, 2010 03:05 PM
the Holy Koran never says that it is blasphemous to depict the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be Upon Him). It was a later invention of fanatic religious followers. There exist early paintings of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be Upon Him) in Persia, Syria and the Middle East which were made up to the 12th century. Religious fanatics took over after that.
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Gul
,Rawalpindi, on May 20, 2010 06:28 PM
why Drawing Hazrat Muhammad(P.B.U.H)Is freedom of speech?there is nothing else in the universe to be drawn????The court has made the right decision.everyone should know that Muslims are hurt and nothing is dearer to us than our Holy Prophet(P.B.U.H).
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Mangesh
,Mumbai, on May 22, 2010 09:25 AM
Why don't you go to M. F. Hussein and ask him the same when he started all this with drawing nude paintings of gods and goddesses of other religion? Does Islam allow that? Is Islam biased?
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anaya
,sialkot, on May 19, 2010 04:40 PM
Thnax to ALLAH abhi humara eman taza h...
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Zamorin
,be, on May 20, 2010 10:25 PM
lol by banning the site ? :P ................................ They say that Ostriches "imagine, when they have thrust their head and neck into a bush, that the whole of their body is concealed.
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Zamorin
,be, on May 20, 2010 10:19 PM
You killed ppl in name of God You raged proxy wars in other countries in name of God You banned some internet sites in the name of God You ruined cultures in the name of God You spread your brotherhood in the name of God You call the rest of us non-believers in the name of God You say you cant abuse other religions because your religion doesn't allow you Tell me what exactly are you following... Islam ? .. then re-think ......
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faraz
,Allahabad.India, on May 20, 2010 06:55 PM
this blasphemous habit of anti-islamic forces is going out of control,alas,we can't indignify who they call Jesus Christ,because Islam tells us not to criticise anyone's religion,......so .....in the battle of loose morality ANTI-ISLAMIC forces are winning,,,,,,,,and will always win(if this is called winning)
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Gul
,Rawalpindi, on May 20, 2010 06:33 PM
why Drawing Hazrat Muhammad(P.B.U.H)Is freedom of speech?there is nothing else in the universe to be drawn????The court has made the right decision.everyone should know that Muslims are hurt and nothing is dearer to us than our Holy Prophet(P.B.U.H).
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jamat-e-hind
,hyderabad, on May 20, 2010 02:18 PM
i am happy that at least terrorist will not be easily found in facebook. i propose to keep competitions alive in every public places and caricatures on display in seats of public transport , utility places like airport postoffice and even in currency. that will be a good way to get rid of terrorists.
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Muhammad Abbas
,Lahore, on May 20, 2010 12:20 PM
Very very good step, no body will die or become non socialist with out face book. it is more time wasting then getting some benefit from it.
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fahad
,karachi, on May 20, 2010 12:58 AM
so fianally court has prevented pakis from getting socialise.hats off !!
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Muhammad Abbas
,Lahore, on May 20, 2010 12:15 PM
Dear Fahad, a Website is promoting the drawing portrait of Muhammad (Pease be upon him) and using that site make u socialize............. dear the facebook is in the world for just five years with out it world was also social... sorry to say this is not socialize........... think about it seriously
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Goutham
,Chennai, on May 19, 2010 09:56 PM
*SMH* I dont know which is worse...forbidding of images of Mohammed in Islam/ strict interpretation of Islam by present day Muslims or the wanton act of provoking Muslims by the westerners by deliberately depicting images of Mohammed without regard to religious sentiments. It's a vicious cycle. First wikipedia and now facebook. Something gotta give.
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Muhammad Asif R
,Karachi, on May 19, 2010 09:25 PM
Thanks God .. Our Government has start thinking about that type of activity.
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uzair
,isalamabad, on May 19, 2010 07:44 PM
Good Action.. i think it should be block for ever. 20th May is not the only reason. beacause it wastes alot of time and habits. i am going to deactivate my Facebook account..
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Anonymous
,cde, on May 19, 2010 06:38 PM
mon guys pakistanis are here,lets start abusing each other.I will start. Simply bcos facebook is an american company,cant u stop licking american ass? u wont cos all u know is to lick their ass.u hate western countries but u need all their technology..u call that Pakistani!!!
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Anonymous
,xyz, on May 19, 2010 06:31 PM
well well well i can see more pakis here than Indians
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M.babar hafeez
,faisalabad, on May 19, 2010 05:37 PM
a very good action by the muslims in pakistan.every muslim agreed with this.it should be banned in all the world.we are true muslim and we are against evry action against our holy Prophet and our religion.
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Choudhry Adeel
,Islamabad, on May 19, 2010 05:32 PM
Our Administration took a very goood step and first time ever i'm proud of them!
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Shariq Tanweer
,Islamabad, on May 19, 2010 05:29 PM
Great work by Justice Ejaz Chaudhry. Commendable! Hats off!!!
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ali
,fateh jang, on May 19, 2010 05:28 PM
jago jago musalmano socho kis haste k baray main in haram k tokhmo nay comteation rakha hay slam us ko jis nay is ko ban karnay ka order keya hay
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Mohammad Junaid
,Karachi, on May 19, 2010 05:26 PM
Islam Zinda baad, Pakistan Zinda baad Justice Ejaz Ahmed Chaudhry Zinda baad Islamic Lawyers Movement Zinda baad
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Anonymous
,India, speaking for the rest of the civilised world, on May 19, 2010 05:22 PM
Haha...thr will be less porkis on fb now...thank heavens
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Muhammad Munir
,Peshawar, on May 19, 2010 05:14 PM
Killing innocent people , bombing in iraq , afghanistan and pakistan and proving themselves innocent and the victom of terroristm on international media is the job done by the US Govt . I hope the people of these countries might understand the intensions of their govts and will not support them in their cause of mass distruction . Islam is peace . Hate those who creates mischief on the land weather they are muslims , jews or christians.
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Muhammad Yousuf
,Karachi, on May 19, 2010 04:55 PM
JazakAllah for blocking
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hamza tanvir
,GUJRAT, on May 19, 2010 04:12 PM
in history PAKISTAN take good dicisson against EASTREN COUNTRIES.hates off JUDGE and how was realted this subject:)
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anaya
,sialkot, on May 19, 2010 04:47 PM
nahi agar huma marne ki baat karen gey to ye humain terrorist kahen gey ar humara deen humain ye nahi sikhata so chill n jux boycott karo iska.. apne amal ache karo baki ALLAH pe chor do
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saroosh
,lahore, on May 19, 2010 04:44 PM
well done.. let them show our love for our great prophet (SAW).. GOOD DEED.
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saeed
,lahore, on May 19, 2010 04:24 PM
Lahore High Court has passed a historical order.
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all muslims
,all cities of all muslim countries, on May 19, 2010 04:41 PM
bilkul shih kya mardena chahiyai in saloon ko jo hazrat muhammad (saww) ki pictures ka competition karwa kai toheen-e-resalat ka sakht jurum kar rahai hain.................................................................................................................................... ............................................hamara to kehna hai thook do shetan aur abu jahal ki ulaad ko!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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mohsin
,lahore, on May 19, 2010 04:09 PM
very good move should be blocked all over the world's muslim countries and a stricket action should be taken by muslims at international level
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waqas
,islamabad, on May 19, 2010 04:37 PM
good decision
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maha
,rwp, on May 19, 2010 04:24 PM
very good effort..infact i would say that all muslim countries should ban facebook.....it should be a blow to their economy ...and economy is everything to those sophisticated idiots !!!
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Yahya Khan
,Lahore, on May 19, 2010 04:35 PM
well said Maha you are broadly right that they will are f sophisticated idiots and Morons
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saad
,rawalpindi, on May 19, 2010 04:33 PM
dats good, it should be like dis...........but still, i'll miss facebook.
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Yahya Khan
,Lahore, on May 19, 2010 04:33 PM
excellent job pakistan . Do negate their all products then they will fel the difference
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Shah
,Karachi, on May 19, 2010 04:28 PM
This was an immature move. And a pathetic one at that.
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hamza baig
,karachi, on May 19, 2010 04:22 PM
very good decision well done keep it up
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Sumaira
,Islamabad, on May 19, 2010 04:20 PM
This is really very good action taken by Pakistan......................we are strictly against any such fanatic competition that proves the grudge against muslims and Islam by westerns........................ Sick mentality
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Munaza sher
,Peshawar, on May 19, 2010 04:17 PM
good action taken,alteast we pakistani's shud show our protest in some way n i think this is the best way to block this site in Pakistan.keep it blok untill smaction against that page owners hs been taken.
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fahad
,karachi, on May 19, 2010 04:15 PM
yes i agree wid u mohsin the time has come to show our unity
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