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President urges people not to observe Valentine’s Day
SYED IRFAN RAZA— PUBLISHEDABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
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ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday urged people of the country not to observe Valentine’s Day, saying that it was not a part of Muslim tradition, but of the West.
Addressing a function held here to pay homage to Pakistan Movement leader Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar on his death anniversary, the president said: “Valentine’s Day has no connection with our culture and it should be avoided.”
He said drawbacks of western culture had adversely affected one of our neighbouring countries.
Talking about the education system in the country, the president said there was a need to formulate educational curriculum of Pakistan according to the requirements of the modern age and ideology of Pakistan. “Work in this regard is under way and soon new curriculum with consensus of all stakeholders would be implemented,” he said.
He said Pakistan could achieve progress by adopting thoughts and philosophy of our great leaders and could earn a distinguished status in the comity of nations as dreamt by our founding fathers.
“We could not derive full advantage of our strategic geographical location in the past but now the government is endeavouring to take Pakistan to newer heights of prosperity through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and development of Gwadar port,” he said.
Paying tribute to national heroes, the president said Pakistan came into being because of struggle waged by Sardar Nishtar and others under the leadership of the Quaid-i-Azam. “We need to emulate the principles and self-belief of our founding fathers to make Pakistan strong and prosperous country,” he said.
The president said Sardar Nishtar was blessed with many qualities which were instrumental in enabling the nation to overcome many challenges after the creation of the country, adding that his conducts were exemplary during those testing times.
He said Sardar Nishtar was the only ray of hope during political instability in the country in the 50s and 60s. He enjoyed the trust of Mader-i-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah who entrusted him with the leadership of the party.
He said Sardar Nishtar never took advantage of his official position and led a dignified and simple life as governor of Punjab. “He never utilised official resources for his sake or for his children as he believed in judicious and meaningful use of national resources,” he added.
Mr Hussain said after assuming the office of the president he had decided that ceremonies would be organised at the Aiwan-i-Sadr to nourish the ideology of Pakistan and strengthen national identity. “Today’s ceremony is part of this process to pay homage to national heroes,” he added.
The president asked students to attain higher education in their respective fields and go abroad if there was need of it but always maintain their religious and national identity.
Published in Dawn, February 13th, 2016
President urges people not to observe Valentine’s Day - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
Peshawar district council seeks ban on Valentine’s Day celebrations - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
Peshawar district council seeks ban on Valentine’s Day celebrations
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A shopkeeper waits for customers at his outlet decorated with Valentine’s Day items in Peshawar Saddar. — Photo by Abdul Majeed Goraya
PESHAWAR/KOHAT: The Peshawar district council unanimously passed a resolution on Friday pressing the local government to ban Valentine’s Day celebrations in the provincial capital.
Also in the day, the Kohat district nazim slapped such a ban in the district.
In Peshawar district council, where the PTI has an overall majority, leader of JI councillors Khalid Waqas Chamkani tabled a resolution, which stated there was no room for the useless festival of Valentine’s Day in the local culture and traditions and therefore, the city district government should immediately ban all programmes and activities scheduled for Feb 14 in the capital to mark the day.
The resolution mover said a section of the society inspired from the Western culture wanted to erode local culture and traditions by spreading useless activities like Valentine’s Day among youths. He said the Valentine’s Day celebrations had nothing to do with Islam as well as Pakistan.
Mr. Chamkani appreciated Interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and Kohat district nazim Maulana Niaz Mohammad for banning the Valentine’s Day celebrations in Islamabad and Kohat respectively. Convener Syed Qasim Ali Shah put the resolution to vote.
Kohat nazim slaps ban but DPO in defiant mood
The house unanimously passed the resolution asking the district government to ban all sorts of Valentine’s Day activities.
The convener later told reporters that the deputy commissioner would formally be informed about the resolution shortly for action.
He said if the district government had issued NOCs for the Feb 14 musical programmes, they all would be cancelled after the passage of the resolution.
“Some elements are introducing the culture of other nations to our college girls and boys,” he said.
In Kohat, district nazim Maulana Niaz Mohammad issued a notification asking the deputy commissioner and district police officer to ban all sorts of Valentine’s Day activities to stop the people from marking the day.
He told Dawn on Friday that he had issued the notification to ban the Valentine’s Day celebrations and the sale of balloons with love written on them as well as all greeting cards related to the day.
“It is not only indecent but also goes against the spirit of Islam to allow the free mingling of boys and girls. We will not allow such an activity at any cost in the district,” said the nazim, who belongs to the JUI-F.
The nazim said the administration and police were bound to enforce the ban in letter and spirit by cracking down on Valentine’s Day celebrations and removing all ‘objectionable’ items from local shops and markets.
However, DPO Zohaib Ashraf refused to accept the ban insisting the nazim was not authorised to make such a move.
“Such bans could be slapped by the provincial government only,” he said. The local youths rejected the ban.
Fahad Khan told Dawn that by banning the Valentine’s Day celebrations, the nazim had tried to deprive local residents of festive occasions in chaotic times.
Hashim Khan, another younger, said unfortunately, the district government didn’t organise fairs and festivals over security reasons but it was quick to slap a needless ban to the unhappiness of the already stressed people.
Published in Dawn, February 13th, 2016
SYED IRFAN RAZA— PUBLISHEDABOUT 4 HOURS AGO
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PRINTISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday urged people of the country not to observe Valentine’s Day, saying that it was not a part of Muslim tradition, but of the West.
Addressing a function held here to pay homage to Pakistan Movement leader Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar on his death anniversary, the president said: “Valentine’s Day has no connection with our culture and it should be avoided.”
He said drawbacks of western culture had adversely affected one of our neighbouring countries.
Talking about the education system in the country, the president said there was a need to formulate educational curriculum of Pakistan according to the requirements of the modern age and ideology of Pakistan. “Work in this regard is under way and soon new curriculum with consensus of all stakeholders would be implemented,” he said.
He said Pakistan could achieve progress by adopting thoughts and philosophy of our great leaders and could earn a distinguished status in the comity of nations as dreamt by our founding fathers.
“We could not derive full advantage of our strategic geographical location in the past but now the government is endeavouring to take Pakistan to newer heights of prosperity through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and development of Gwadar port,” he said.
Paying tribute to national heroes, the president said Pakistan came into being because of struggle waged by Sardar Nishtar and others under the leadership of the Quaid-i-Azam. “We need to emulate the principles and self-belief of our founding fathers to make Pakistan strong and prosperous country,” he said.
The president said Sardar Nishtar was blessed with many qualities which were instrumental in enabling the nation to overcome many challenges after the creation of the country, adding that his conducts were exemplary during those testing times.
He said Sardar Nishtar was the only ray of hope during political instability in the country in the 50s and 60s. He enjoyed the trust of Mader-i-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah who entrusted him with the leadership of the party.
He said Sardar Nishtar never took advantage of his official position and led a dignified and simple life as governor of Punjab. “He never utilised official resources for his sake or for his children as he believed in judicious and meaningful use of national resources,” he added.
Mr Hussain said after assuming the office of the president he had decided that ceremonies would be organised at the Aiwan-i-Sadr to nourish the ideology of Pakistan and strengthen national identity. “Today’s ceremony is part of this process to pay homage to national heroes,” he added.
The president asked students to attain higher education in their respective fields and go abroad if there was need of it but always maintain their religious and national identity.
Published in Dawn, February 13th, 2016
President urges people not to observe Valentine’s Day - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
Peshawar district council seeks ban on Valentine’s Day celebrations - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
Peshawar district council seeks ban on Valentine’s Day celebrations
ABDUL SAMI PARACHA|MOHAMMAD ASHFAQ— UPDATEDABOUT AN HOUR AGO
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PESHAWAR/KOHAT: The Peshawar district council unanimously passed a resolution on Friday pressing the local government to ban Valentine’s Day celebrations in the provincial capital.
Also in the day, the Kohat district nazim slapped such a ban in the district.
In Peshawar district council, where the PTI has an overall majority, leader of JI councillors Khalid Waqas Chamkani tabled a resolution, which stated there was no room for the useless festival of Valentine’s Day in the local culture and traditions and therefore, the city district government should immediately ban all programmes and activities scheduled for Feb 14 in the capital to mark the day.
The resolution mover said a section of the society inspired from the Western culture wanted to erode local culture and traditions by spreading useless activities like Valentine’s Day among youths. He said the Valentine’s Day celebrations had nothing to do with Islam as well as Pakistan.
Mr. Chamkani appreciated Interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and Kohat district nazim Maulana Niaz Mohammad for banning the Valentine’s Day celebrations in Islamabad and Kohat respectively. Convener Syed Qasim Ali Shah put the resolution to vote.
Kohat nazim slaps ban but DPO in defiant mood
The house unanimously passed the resolution asking the district government to ban all sorts of Valentine’s Day activities.
The convener later told reporters that the deputy commissioner would formally be informed about the resolution shortly for action.
He said if the district government had issued NOCs for the Feb 14 musical programmes, they all would be cancelled after the passage of the resolution.
“Some elements are introducing the culture of other nations to our college girls and boys,” he said.
In Kohat, district nazim Maulana Niaz Mohammad issued a notification asking the deputy commissioner and district police officer to ban all sorts of Valentine’s Day activities to stop the people from marking the day.
He told Dawn on Friday that he had issued the notification to ban the Valentine’s Day celebrations and the sale of balloons with love written on them as well as all greeting cards related to the day.
“It is not only indecent but also goes against the spirit of Islam to allow the free mingling of boys and girls. We will not allow such an activity at any cost in the district,” said the nazim, who belongs to the JUI-F.
The nazim said the administration and police were bound to enforce the ban in letter and spirit by cracking down on Valentine’s Day celebrations and removing all ‘objectionable’ items from local shops and markets.
However, DPO Zohaib Ashraf refused to accept the ban insisting the nazim was not authorised to make such a move.
“Such bans could be slapped by the provincial government only,” he said. The local youths rejected the ban.
Fahad Khan told Dawn that by banning the Valentine’s Day celebrations, the nazim had tried to deprive local residents of festive occasions in chaotic times.
Hashim Khan, another younger, said unfortunately, the district government didn’t organise fairs and festivals over security reasons but it was quick to slap a needless ban to the unhappiness of the already stressed people.
Published in Dawn, February 13th, 2016
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