The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday precluded the festival of Valentine's Day in broad daylight spaces and government workplaces the nation over 'with quick impact'.
A day prior to Valentine's Day, the Federal Ministry of Information, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) and the Islamabad High Commission were told by Justice Shaukat Aziz, who was hearing the case, to present their answers with respect to the quick execution of the court's requests.
Print and electronic media have additionally been cautioned to "stop all Valentine's Day advancements instantly", while Pemra has been requested to screen all mediums and convey notices prohibiting any related advancements.
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The requests were given on an appeal to presented by resident Abdul Waheed, who kept up that advancements on standard and online networking for Valentine's Day are "against Islamic lessons and ought to be prohibited promptly."
The appeal to had additionally required a restriction on the festival of Valentine's Day in broad daylight places, expressing that, "in front of spread of adoration truth be told, shamelessness, bareness and obscenity is being advanced which is against our rich culture."
Consistently, Valentine's Day draws a blended reaction from Pakistani natives, with some supporting and commending it, yet a couple dissenting its recognition.
In real urban communities, different eateries, conveyance administrations and pastry shops think of Valentine's Day advancements.
Then again, there are the individuals who think of against Valentine's battles, for example, 'Haya Day' on college grounds and different 'Say no to Valentine's Day' crusades all through the nation.
A year ago, President Mamnoon Hussain had encouraged Pakistanis to forego celebrtating Valentine's Day, saying that it was not a piece of Muslim convention, but rather of the West.
He had stated, "Valentine's Day has no association with our way of life and it ought to be evaded," and included that the drawbacks of western culture had "unfavorably influenced one of our neighboring nations.
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