Millions of Pakistanis get govt text messages warning against blasphemy

[muriel_volestrangler]

Millions of Pakistanis have been receiving text messages from the government warning them against sharing “blasphemous” content online, a move rights activists said would encourage more vigilante attacks.
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A similar note was posted on the agency’s website in Urdu. A PTA spokesperson said the agency was acting on a court order.
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Activists said the initiative would likely encourage lynchings, such as the killing of a 23-year-old student known for his liberal views at the hands of hundreds of fellow students last month.
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The issue of blasphemy came to the fore in January when five secular activists known for their outspoken views against religious extremism and the powerful military disappeared, presumed to be abducted by state agencies, according to opposition parties and international rights groups.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/blasphemy-on-internet-is-a-punishable-offence-millions-of-pakistanis-get-warning-text-messages/story-Tj60sAbywTeoMsmexS3uMP.html

These days, Pakistan is a theocracy.

[Iggo]

1. That's our friends, right?

[Igel]

3. Yes.

It's our friends, adherents of the religion of peace.

It's just a handful of radicals that are the problem.

Of course, with a population of over 1 billion, a "handful," 5-10%, makes for 50 to 100 million.

Best to stick with the term "handful." Communicates things less accurately.

[PsychoBabble]

2. I can imagine Emperor Trump sending out a similar tweet ...

"Loyalty is required. Blasphemy not tolerated. Kneel or be destroyed."

No, wait ... that was that horrible Grade D SciFi movie I saw ...

[Lordquinton]

4. An example of technological marvels

Used for terrible means.