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while it may be tempting to condense the concern to the most virulent objections of an extreme, it bears remembrance that Pakistan is the only country to have b

while it may be tempting to condense the concern to the most virulent objections of an extreme, it bears remembrance that Pakistan is the only country to have been created in the name of Islam. the Holy Quran and Sunnah are effectively the books by which this nation is governed, and as such any charge of blasphemy is taken with a seriousness bordering on the academic. this blasphemy charge could stem from any of the big 8, but the specific charges would be laid out in an almost arduous detail to the The Federal Shariat Court to make the case. only the supreme court of Pakistan can overrule the FSC. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blasphemy_in_Pakistan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blasphemy_in_Pakistan daily Pakistan reports this is due to 'sacrilege,' a far less dire charge: https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/01-Feb-2023/pakistan-degrades-wikipedia-services-for-48-hours-over-sacrilegious-content https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/01-Feb-2023/pakistan-degrade... the PTA (telecom authority) is committed to ensuring a safe online experience for all Pakistani citizens according to local laws, similar to content laws in the US and UK.

jacooper 4y ago
> it bears remembrance that Pakistan is the only country to have been created in the name of Islam. No? Saudi Arabia exists
- valarauko 4y ago
  Well, no. Saudi Arabia is the portion of the Ottoman Empire that Ibn Saud grabbed in the early 20th century from other rival warlords. Islam and Sharia were definately guiding principles in administration, but it was no more Islamic than its neighbors. Pakistan is different since its defining trait was to be carved out as a homeland for the Muslims of South Asia, rather than anything inherent in the land itself - its citizenry was outlined long before its actual land borders.
mynameisvlad 4y ago
> it bears remembrance that Pakistan is the only country to have been created in the name of Islam. the Holy Quran and Sunnah are effectively the books by which this nation is governed Oh so that makes censorship ok? Bigotry is fine too, it’s all in the name of Islam, right? Why didn’t you say so, that obviously activates the “free from all consequences” card. /s This is not the catch-all excuse you think it is.
selectodude 4y ago
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jacooper 4y ago

> it bears remembrance that Pakistan is the only country to have been created in the name of Islam. No? Saudi Arabia exists

valarauko 4y ago
Well, no. Saudi Arabia is the portion of the Ottoman Empire that Ibn Saud grabbed in the early 20th century from other rival warlords. Islam and Sharia were definately guiding principles in administration, but it was no more Islamic than its neighbors. Pakistan is different since its defining trait was to be carved out as a homeland for the Muslims of South Asia, rather than anything inherent in the land itself - its citizenry was outlined long before its actual land borders.

mynameisvlad 4y ago

> it bears remembrance that Pakistan is the only country to have been created in the name of Islam. the Holy Quran and Sunnah are effectively the books by which this nation is governed Oh so that makes censorship ok? Bigotry is fine too, it’s all in the name of Islam, right? Why didn’t you say so, that obviously activates the “free from all consequences” card. /s This is not the catch-all excuse you think it is.

selectodude 4y ago

The Islamic Republic of Iran is confused by this comment.