Sharia alert. From AsiaNews, with thanks to Emergency Room:
Islamabad (AsiaNews) — A new attempt is underway to reinforce Islamic fundamentalism at the expense of religious freedom and religious minorities. Mian Nadir Shah, a Member of the North-Western Frontier (NWFP) Provincial Assembly, tabled two private bills that would ban music and dancing in public places and educational institutions and using photographs of women in advertising. In both cases, the offences would be punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to 5, 000 and 10, 000 rupees respectively. The accused would have no right to bail.
The proposal is backed by the NWFP”s ruling coalition. Some leaders of the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA), an alliance of six Muslim religious parties, said that the proposed “bills would not limit citizens” freedom”.
Minister Sirajul Haq told reporters that the proposed ban on music and dancing would apply only to public places””including bus terminals, commuter vehicles, hotels and other places””where they can bother people or sites””like educational institutions””which were meant to spread culture.
Oh. That makes it OK.