School dance, anyone? Pakistan lawmakers in Punjab seek ban

Source: Associated Press

By ZAHEER BABAR and MUNIR AHMED

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani lawmakers in a provincial assembly voted in favor of a recommendation to ban dance parties at schools and other educational institutions, saying they promote Western culture, officials said Thursday. The move drew criticism from students and activists, who vowed to oppose the decision.

Proposed by Shaikh Ijaz, a lawmaker from the ruling Pakistan Muslim League party in Punjab, the non-binding resolution was quickly adopted.

“This resolution was passed to stop vulgarity and the promotion of Western culture among youths,” he said.

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  1. Reblogged this on Progressive Islam. and commented:
    Pakistan Muslim League lead young Pakistan, not the Western cukture but lead young Muslim and non Muslim to the culture of primitive Arab who live in desert 15 centuries ago. Segregation culture.
    No music, no dance, no Music on TV, no Film, impose young girls to wear hijab or burqa, impose young girl to marry , etc

    Pakistan will become the house of the Extremist Muslim, or Taliban ally.
    Pakistsn is on the brink.very sad news
    All❤️
    GOOGLE ! ILOVEMODRENISLAM

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