• Facebook founder Might Face Death Penalty

    Facebook founder Might Face Death Penalty

    Techtree News Staff, Jun 25, 2010 1146 hrs IST

    Pakistan court bans Yahoo, MSN, Hotmail, Google, Amazon and Bing

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Just when you thought the troubled times for Facebook had come to a conclusion, here comes some more trouble for the famous social networking website and its founder Mark Zuckerberg.

A Pakistani court is investigating a blasphemy charge against the 26 year old CEO of Facebook in which if convicted, can mean a death penalty for Zuckerberg. Rest assured, he won't be heading towards Pakistan for a vacation for the foreseeable future.

Zuckerberg is being charged under the Pakistani penal code Section 295-C, which goes on to say: "Use of derogatory remark etc, in respect of the Holy Prophet, whoever by words, either spoken or written, or by visible representation, or by any imputation, innuendo, or insinuation, directly or indirectly, defiles the sacred name of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable for fine."

While Zuckerberg had not in his wildest thought of representing the Prophet in a derogatory manner, his website was used to do so - and thereby making him a party to the offence.

While Zuckerberg tries to fend of his legal troubles with the Pakistani Government, there is also news of another Pakistani court asking the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to ban a bunch of "blasphemous" websites including the likes of Yahoo, MSN, Hotmail, Google, Amazon and Bing. Two other websites - Islam Exposed and In The Name Of Allah too have been added to the blocked list of websites. This comes barely a month after Pakistan banned both YouTube and Facebook on similar charges. That ban was later revoked. Pakistan was later followed by Bangladesh who blocked access to Facebook following another instance of blasphemy by a Bangladeshi citizen.

What do you think about this latest blanket ban on popular websites by Pakistan? Leave us a comment and let us know.


 

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(23) Comments
Mayur
,Mumbai, on Jun 25, 2010 06:07 PM
This only proves that Pakistan is heading towards self destruction. On one hand its understandable that emotions of devotees would be hurt by some offensive content on these sites, it does not justify banning websites. Or trying the case in court with possible death penalty. Problem with these countries is they do not consider logic or free discussion as part of their society and are content reading lines from somewhere which might or might not apply in today's life. Any way this is what will happen in future and will surely increase. Polarization has long began and it will happen.
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Reality?
,killego, on Apr 08, 2011 03:33 AM
American materialism is the worst self destruction. The ego needs the death penalty. Live in virtue reality.
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Adam
,Hyderabad, on Jun 25, 2010 07:30 PM
Makes me wonder why Pakistan even needs Internet if they are so sensitive? Heck they might live behind in their own Islamic Intranet :))
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Vicky
,Mumbai, on Jun 26, 2010 12:17 AM
I do agree. There might me some council/forum, who should impose ban on internet fo pakistan.
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Reality?
,Graveyard, on Apr 08, 2011 03:30 AM
Your ego needs the death penalty. Live in (humility) virtue reality.
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Steve สัน
,Town, on Jul 02, 2010 12:04 PM
How will all those pakistani scammers be able to operate with all thier email and social networking sites blocked... hang on... this might be a good thing.. can we convert nigeria to Islamic government also???
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jan nisar
,srinagar india, on Jun 25, 2010 08:47 PM
yes, he should be punished for his crime.
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lol
,Lahore, on Jun 28, 2010 04:48 PM
Thanks to facebook. Lots of things got cleared to all the Muslims. Muslims started thinking of their own resources (like China). So commentators, lets wait and watch :)
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test
,test, on Jun 28, 2010 04:34 PM
test
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Md.Raazdar
,hongkong, on Jun 28, 2010 04:39 AM
This shows the health and the future of Information Infrastructure in the World of Extremism..
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neil
,Cochin, on Jun 27, 2010 10:49 PM
a bunch of crazy folks....living in the 16th century.amazingly ridiculous.....
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Karan
,bombay, on Jun 27, 2010 02:33 PM
poor pakistaan...... a big boooo to pakistaan !! the people who make dis kinda decisions shud b hanged !!
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ram
,canada, on Jun 26, 2010 11:51 AM
It just means that Western decadence must be contained within the walls of the west.
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BOLA
,Peshawar, on Jun 26, 2010 06:38 AM
blasphemous Pakistan !
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Anonymous
,Kolkata, on Jun 25, 2010 11:21 PM
ha ha ha ha ha ha ROFLCOPTER....LOL....I still coudnt stop laughing...ha ha ha....ridiculous....ha ha ha
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kaffir
,India, on Jun 25, 2010 09:50 PM
any one interested in an internet beheading? islam is a peaceful religion and we will behead you if you disagree. go figure
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NTH
,New Delhi, on Jun 25, 2010 07:53 PM
Dumb propaganda ... for political reasons. I'm wondering how people can be so naive and these guys run the damn govt. Doesnt reflect much abt a country who have blinded or short sighted leaders.
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bob
,DUrban, on Jun 25, 2010 04:35 PM
...um... real news please.
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blah
,lahore, on Jun 25, 2010 04:35 PM
Pakistanis are bunch of crazy people
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Indian
,India, on Jun 25, 2010 01:08 PM
We are not bothered.
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Adi
,New Delhi, on Jun 25, 2010 04:20 PM
I second that....
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san
,ban, on Jun 25, 2010 01:33 PM
Bull shit
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nick192
,pune, on Jun 25, 2010 12:17 PM
lol
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