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Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari has severely criticised the Ehtram-e-Ramazan (Amendment) Bill which prohibits eating and drinking in public during the month of Ramazan.
In a tweet, the daughter of former president Asif Ali Zardari said, "People are going to die from heat stroke and dehydration with this ridiculous law. Not everyone is able. This is not Islam."
On Wednesday, the Senate Standing committee on Religious Affairs unanimously approved the Ehteram-e-Ramazan (Amendment) Bill, 2017 which seeks to punish hotel owners violating the law with fines ranging from Rs500 to Rs25,000.
Additionally, the bill also imposes a fine of Rs500 and prison sentence of up to three months for people seen smoking or eating in public during the holy month.
After receiving mixed reviews from users on the social media platform, Bakhtawar elaborated her initial tweet on the bill by saying that "we are more than capable of resisting temptation and keeping our fasts."
The oldest daughter of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto insisted that the "law" was outrageous as it failed to consider that not everyone will be fasting in the month of Ramazan.
"Not everyone in Pakistan will be fasting ─ Children in school, the elderly, people with medical issues ─ Should we arrest them for drinking water?" Bakhtawar highlighted in her tweet.
Under the Ehtram-e-Ramazan Ordinance, 1981, it is illegal for Muslims to eat or drink in public during daylight hours in Ramazan, though the heatstroke crisis prompted some clerics to advise people they should stop fasting if their health is at risk.
Responding to a twitter user's retweet, Bakhtawar questioned the presence of harsh punishments in Islamic law for those who eat and drink in Ramazan.
Bakhtawar, along with her sister Aseefa, has been outspoken on twitter, often taking strong stances on profound issues. Recently, Aseefa asked the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Syed Khurshid Shah to apologise for his insensitive remarks against female parliamentarians.
"If parliament is a model of our society and if our parliament continues to make derogatory remarks against women, it reflects on us," she tweeted.
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May 13, 2017 12:47pm
Agreed!
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May 13, 2017 12:50pm
Who is she?
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May 13, 2017 12:51pm
Valid Point
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May 13, 2017 12:51pm
Pakistan is an islamic country we must follows islam and respect all minorites.
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May 13, 2017 12:53pm
Cheap attempt to gain publicity and recognition by the 'like minded' patrons who may come to her help at an appropriate time. Would she issue a statement like this in UAE?
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May 13, 2017 01:01pm
No one going to die for not eating and drinking in public... if she is so much concerned abt public she should raise her voice against poor health facilities in pakistan especially in interior sindh.which is one of the major cause of deaths of poor people.
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May 13, 2017 01:02pm
Religion exempts children and heath/age compromised from fasting in Ramzan. But, normal courtesy demands they should refrain from eating in the open sight of others fasting. Bakhtawar calling the norm 'ridiculous', is simply outrageous and would bring a huge opposition and protest against not only her, but also her father's election endeavors.
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May 13, 2017 01:03pm
First time I've to agree with her.
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May 13, 2017 01:04pm
@Qaiser A sane woman.
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May 13, 2017 01:06pm
@Dil Dil Pakistan Yes, but Islam forbids sick people and travellers from fasting so who are we to amend the teachings of Islam.
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May 13, 2017 01:07pm
@Dil Dil Pakistan: there is no law in Islam that forbids anyone to eat or drink in public during Ramadan. This law was made by Gen Zia. You need to do some more research about Islam before making any statements. Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance and not religion of violence and hatred that Pakistanis are practicing these days.
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May 13, 2017 01:07pm
Well said!
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May 13, 2017 01:08pm
Pathetic.
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May 13, 2017 01:09pm
500 fine :)) taking bribe will be allowed !
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May 13, 2017 01:11pm
People of all faith live in Pakistan therefore we can't impose on non muslims and people who are unable to fast due to health issues.
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May 13, 2017 01:11pm
No fool will penalize the unable or unrelavet people, this is just to respect the month of RAMADAN and sentiments of fasting people
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May 13, 2017 01:12pm
This Ehtaram Ramzan Bill is not public interest legislation, it is not kind, not compassionate, it helps no citizens. It harms businesses.
It does not promote Taqwa or piety, it does promote hypocritical behaviour - munafiqat or rebellion.
The Bill gives a weapon to bullies, for them to impose their will on minorities, the weak, the sick, and manual labourers for whom it is unhealthy to fast.
This is bad legislation which must be withdrawn.
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May 13, 2017 01:13pm
Ramzan shouldn't be forced on anyone.
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May 13, 2017 01:13pm
She should visit and do something for the dyeing children of Thar.
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May 13, 2017 01:15pm
This not mean that bill Prohibit a person to eat or drink and person will die because of not to eat or drink for some hours, its mean in a normal condition do not violate the respect of Ramzan, because we are muslims.
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May 13, 2017 01:15pm
Brave statement, more like her late mom , there's no place for religious policing anywhere in civilized world. two thumbs up!
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May 13, 2017 01:15pm
Well agreed for the minorities but in true spirit she must claim it in Gulf Countries. Thousands of kids died in Thar, not a single word from her family or else. Big applause for @love your country and Naveed for their rejuvenating words. Being Muslim we should accommodate all.
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May 13, 2017 01:16pm
100% agreed. The whole idea of fasting is to express tolerance (sabr) while this law is the opposite of that.
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May 13, 2017 01:18pm
I support the BILL...WELL DONE
Now Enforce Hijab Culture too which is more important
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May 13, 2017 01:19pm
True that it is an islamic value to respect fasting, yet values are not a basis for passing bills or making laws However, her reasoning is too faulty and "burger" for people who fast, as no one dies of fasting, but of other ailments!
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May 13, 2017 01:27pm
Wow some sane comments for one of the ruling families. Very impressed.
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May 13, 2017 01:34pm
i fast and will fast but i agree this law is no good for all in pakistan . the parliament is not awami they ones elected dont show in their area till next elections . they are not in touch with common man.
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May 13, 2017 01:38pm
Doesn't the argument " Nobody dies of fasting but of ailments" sound like " Nobody dies of lack of health care but from medical conditions"?
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May 13, 2017 01:40pm
@Qaiser It doesn't matter who she is. What she says matter a lot
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May 13, 2017 01:46pm
but peoples are dying in SINDH by poverty.
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May 13, 2017 01:47pm
voice of reason and sense
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May 13, 2017 01:52pm
I really appreciate this Zardari but so called Bhutto family living among us and understanding our problems.
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May 13, 2017 01:55pm
Agreed
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May 13, 2017 01:55pm
Agreed, she is right.
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May 13, 2017 01:58pm
@Ash so what's the problem if this law was made by gen Zia? He all banned serving wine on pia flights so that was wrong as well??
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May 13, 2017 02:03pm
She has the point, instead of just start criticising lets think rationally.
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May 13, 2017 02:03pm
Salute to the sane voice.
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May 13, 2017 02:05pm
It is not compulsory to fast if someone is not feeling well. But should eat discretely, in a society where most people fast there should be law to respect majority feelings.
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May 13, 2017 02:06pm
Does she know that people are dying of dehydration, thirst and hunger in her own province right now, without fasting??
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May 13, 2017 02:08pm
People can keep on eating and drinking in private and act really pious in public.
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May 13, 2017 02:10pm
@M Taimur yes that is different
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May 13, 2017 02:11pm
Fasting is a form of prayer which is obligatory for adult Muslims who are in good health. Instead of chasing those (including children and elderly) who eat or drink openly in public places, we need to respect and facilitate those who work and fast in harsh conditions (e.g. labourers etc).
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May 13, 2017 02:13pm
Welcome to Al-Pakistan.
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May 13, 2017 02:13pm
agreed.. but this stupid lady wants to earn cheap publicity
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May 13, 2017 02:13pm
@Dil Dil Pakistan Punishment is too lenient.
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May 13, 2017 02:13pm
Atleast some one has raised the voice against such illogical law, which was intended to target minorities
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May 13, 2017 02:15pm
@SARA
Valid point from her though, Who we are to decide for our peoples anyway ?
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May 13, 2017 02:20pm
@Dawn Then who will learn the boxing!
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May 13, 2017 02:38pm
She sees this but doesn't see corruption & worst governance all around in the province being ruled by his party ... did she ever think why are people dying due to heat stroke and diseases ...
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May 13, 2017 02:40pm
This law is strictly followed in the middle east where temperature touches to 50 degrees but no one dies. She lives in Dubai, strange that she does not know this.
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May 13, 2017 02:49pm
She is correct.Religion is personal matter.
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May 13, 2017 02:49pm
Fasting is an individual's choice. If you have any problems watching people eating in front of you then you should either not fast or don't go out in public. No one should force me not to eat or eat anywhere.
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May 13, 2017 02:50pm
Why do Pakistani lawmakers spend so much time in religion related laws when there is so many many more pressing issues to sort out. Electricity for instane, water, education one could go on n on. There seems to be a never ending desire to appease the mullahs despite repeated evidence tbat none of these help make the nation better for the man on the street. Why should anyone dictate how a person lives his life on a day to day basis? Why calm yourself a democracy however sham it may be if there is a constant need to regulate the lives of citizens like the communists did in USSR and in China during Maos times.
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May 13, 2017 02:50pm
Is this a law. Dont make pakistan a laughing stock.
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May 13, 2017 02:51pm
@Mani very well said
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May 13, 2017 02:58pm
cheap publicity stunt. This law exists in all GCC countries. Millions of non muslims live in GCC and follow this law.
Since she cant take a stance against corruption, WADYRA cluture and poor governence of her own party she needs to gain some cheap publicity complaining about any law,
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May 13, 2017 03:02pm
@Love Your Country y would she give such a statement in UAE....Considering she's a daughter of pakistan....grow up dude
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May 13, 2017 03:04pm
@Qaiser she is the one who's brother protocol resulted in the death of a little girl. When asked to apologize she and her family refused....
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May 13, 2017 03:06pm
@SARA zia singlehandedly ruined pakistan
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May 13, 2017 03:08pm
@Dawn these committed corrupt criminal people will do nothing for thar
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May 13, 2017 03:11pm
Why people are making Islam complicated for them, as an Islamic country Pak should ban eating and drinking outside as a respect and all the arab countries do so. But it does not mean that one who cannot fast should not eat or drink, they can do so at home, Simple.
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May 13, 2017 03:14pm
who is she to speak against a law...she must understand the bill that the penalty or imprisonment is for those who eat or drink or smoke in public...if someone is ill or have any other problem or don't want to keep fast then he/she is allowed to eat,drink or smoke in private. she is repeatedly saying that this is not islam so she is right, islam does not force some one to keep fast but islam do prohibit these people to not eat or drink in public. so i request to bakhtawar Butto zardari to dont speak if you don't understand some thing.
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May 13, 2017 03:15pm
This whole family is living in Dubai for many years with this "ridiculous" law happily. I am sure she'll not try to eat or drink at public place in Dubai during Ramadan.
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May 13, 2017 03:16pm
Without any political affiliation i support this argument. We shouldn't take cruel measures calling them as principles of religon.
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May 13, 2017 03:18pm
@Zealot hope some government can enforce cleanliness before hijab and eating ban, after all cleanliness is half the faith
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May 13, 2017 03:19pm
Bakhtawar makes sense. Fasting, Prayers and other faith requirements are between man and God. The parliament or the government has nothing to do with it
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May 13, 2017 03:23pm
@Qadir Bhutta No muslim can agree with her.
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May 13, 2017 03:23pm
As much as I despise Ms Bakhtawar Bhutto and the Zardari family I have to agree with her.
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May 13, 2017 03:24pm
very much agree with her.In islam this rule was never there during the olden days.ramadhan is all about controlling yourself not about controlling the society.
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May 13, 2017 03:24pm
@Qaisar : In Dubai there is air conditioning everywhere while in Pakistan with load shedding going on, even fans may not work. What she does not know is that schools will be closed by the time Ramazan hits us.
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May 13, 2017 03:25pm
@Love Your Country Do you know the difference between an emirate and a democratic republic? Obviously not. Must you be so naive to flaunt your ignorance like this?
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May 13, 2017 03:27pm
who said eating and drinking is prohibited? Its eating and drinking in PUBLIC that is prohibited in Ramzan - Get your facts right Dear Asifa,
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May 13, 2017 03:29pm
Does anyone really read or understand islam..the rules for fasting is quite clear..and the rules for not fasting are there as well.besides to fast or not to fast is matter of choice..there is no compulsion in religion..we will held accountable for our own deeds and no one else..
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May 13, 2017 03:33pm
@Dil Dil Pakistan islamic only in eating or not eating during Ramzan??what about nepotism, corruption, bribery and the list Goes on
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May 13, 2017 03:35pm
The country is becoming more backward with every passing day.
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May 13, 2017 03:36pm
@Syed daniyal ahmed keep your thought to yourself, majority of Muslims do fast in Ramazan, and eating drinking smoking during the day time in public will not be allowed in Pakiatan.
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May 13, 2017 03:37pm
@M Taimur Religion should refrain from meddling in state affairs.The result is present day Pakistan in chaos.By the way,these children of nawabshahs are going to exploit in ever mean to sit on kursi.These kids of nawanshahs,who know nothing of dunya outside,the poor,the needy.They have never been thirsty,never hungry.And they talk about hungry thirsty common man.They are not interested in common man,religion.They also use religion,what difference they are going to make for a common man,nothing,but more mess,inside common man's mind and in the society.They are the other side of mullah,creating more mess,and when they see all chaos,they run away,
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May 13, 2017 03:37pm
I agreed with her, Pakistan govt is taking pakistan back to stone age with stupid rules and laws instead of development. This is pathetic.
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May 13, 2017 03:38pm
@Masood Well Said. the nation is quite shocked of this boxing mania.
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May 13, 2017 03:40pm
Putting restrictions on eating is never advocated!!
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May 13, 2017 03:41pm
She is 100% right. My brother was travelling with kids from Rawalpindi to Lahore and was not able to find any food ( This was probably not now). I am not aware, what is the position now.
People are talking about U A E but they are providing lot of facilities, subsidies on food, working hours are also reduced.
There is no compulsion in religion.period, Focus should be on what she is saying not who she is ?
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May 13, 2017 03:46pm
Completely agree with Bakhtawar.
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May 13, 2017 03:47pm
@UZA Syed in emirate there is one ruling family, in democracy like Pakistan there are three to four ruling families. And democratic leadership of Pakistan always self exile in emirates
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May 13, 2017 03:51pm
This is typical of our society. Every day, we have people robber, injured and killed and no one says anything and yet, we are forcing everyone in the country to go hungry because we are fasting. What kind of intolerant society we are encouraging?. I am ashamed.
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May 13, 2017 03:52pm
@majid terrorism?
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May 13, 2017 03:52pm
I am happy to see bakhtawar come out of shadows. She is the first child of Benazir, she should be in the forefront.
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May 13, 2017 03:52pm
People who are not able to fast, they are free no to fast. Bill prohibits eating and drinking in public during the month of Ramazan. Objection by these two women is unjustified.
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May 13, 2017 03:54pm
She had no credibility .. her opinion is invalid .. she doesnt hold a public office neither is a representative of the public ..
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May 13, 2017 03:55pm
100% agreed as people take law in their own hands when they see someone not observing Ramadan. Well said Ms Bhutto.
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May 13, 2017 03:56pm
Lady speaks the truth. This "law" is ridiculous.
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May 13, 2017 03:57pm
It's between god and the person. You cannot force people. And just because you are fasting doesn't mean no one else can't eat.
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May 13, 2017 03:57pm
@Ejaz khan in all Muslim countries eating drinking and smoking is not allowed in public. When your brother was travelling from pindi to Lahore he should have taken the food with himself to be safe
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May 13, 2017 03:58pm
The Tragedy in Pakistan has been the involvement of non-related people to elaborating Islam. This statement should not be considered at all.
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May 13, 2017 03:59pm
@Khalid nobody is forcing you to go hungry, just have to respect the majority of Muslims who are fasting during the month of ramadan
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May 13, 2017 03:59pm
You should not enforce religion. Religion is between you and your God.
When you enforce religion then you are creating more fanatics, and that is why
in Pakistan we see some fanatics take the law into their monster hands.
Pakistan can only prosper when we come out of this enforcing religion and stop judging people.
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May 13, 2017 04:01pm
@SARA: these are two totally different issues. We can discuss banning alcohol on PIA flights later but at this moment discussion is regarding this law that forbids eating in public and this is certainly wrong. There is no doubt Zia is the one responsible for bringing this society of what they are today.
Yes, I do believe banning alcohol was a wring move by Zia. If Emirates, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Ettehad, Royal Jordanian, Oman Air and all other can serve Alcohol, why not PIA. It was a very bad business decision. Keep religion only to yourself. On the day of judgment, you will be questioned about your religion, action and practices.... not mine or entire society!!
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May 13, 2017 04:05pm
You can expect anything from them. they are blessed ones they can say anything.
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May 13, 2017 04:06pm
Oh so now she will blame this bill .. but people who died in Thar were humans too. Where was she when people died because of starvation and no water supply.
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May 13, 2017 04:07pm
The laws and it's implementation is the responsibility of the state. And nobody is forcing any one to fast or not to fast. The simple thing is to avoid eating at public places openly.
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May 13, 2017 04:10pm
Every Muslim who can not fast during ramazan himself avoids eating and drinking in public. I was working in KSA during Ramadan and there were many Christians in the staff who were provided lunch in Ramadan but told that don't come out with food stuff out from the mess in the office. Enpven they were allowed to smoke but at thee designated area
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May 13, 2017 04:11pm
@Miqbal rangoonwala
Yes, you're right. Bakhtawar should aware herself about the Real issues of Sindh , particularly of Karachi. What mess Karachi has been made by the ruling party. Nobody is dying because of Ramzan. but yes people are suffering from un hygenic conditions. un availablity of water, electricity. The whole of Karachi is sufferinig because the conditions of roads, the transport, etc etc. May be this tweet is a smart attempt to divert the mind from real issues.
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May 13, 2017 04:13pm
UAE is most tolerant country but despite that there is a penalty if one is caught eating in the open. You can eat and drink without hurting people who are fasting. First of all, Maryam and Bakhtawar are tweeting like they are King's daughter and we live in Kingdom? I saw Yousuf Raza Gilani house of 1 billion pkr in Dubai. Where did he got that much money?
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May 13, 2017 04:16pm
@Ash from West please improve on your knowledge of Islam. It is the responsibility of the state and the ruler to provide an environment where Muslims can practice the basic religious duties.
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May 13, 2017 04:20pm
She is not wrong ...
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May 13, 2017 04:20pm
One fails to understand why should such people be provided media space as they are provided. Learn to ignore them.
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May 13, 2017 04:21pm
This is something commonly followed by almost all Islamic countries during Ramadan. Since these ppp walas have spent a lot of their time in the U.A.E, they must be aware that the same applies there too and is enforced rather seriously and strictly than it could ever be done in Pakistan. Political point scoring is good thing specially since its almost election time but trying to score by commenting on something u have no knowledge of is rather naive and makes u look simply stupid. Focus should be on other serious issues and not these lil things which, most probably wont be properly implemented just like all other things.
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May 13, 2017 04:22pm
It is a strong stuff keep away from it.
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May 13, 2017 04:26pm
So True !! This is Crazy
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May 13, 2017 04:28pm
@Salman The Bill is creating another occasion for fanatics to take law into their hands- just like the blasphemy law. People will get killed for drinking water in Ramzan
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May 13, 2017 04:30pm
@SARA avoid crimes and u won't have aproblem...whatever this means.
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May 13, 2017 04:33pm
I never agree with anything a PPP person says but she does make sense.
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May 13, 2017 04:34pm
Pakistan with every passing day is receding into the deep, dark cave of extremism, away from the civilized world and even the true spirit of religion that embodies common sense, kindness, mercy and promotes choice of behavior. As it has been said there are underage children, elderly, sick, pregnant women, laborers who toil under the heat & Sun and travelers , atheists and followers of other religions who are not obligated to fast or in fact some of them such as the elderly and the sick are even forbidden to fast.
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May 13, 2017 04:42pm
Another bill is also necessary to provide affordable food , electricity, respect, and comfort for the people in the Holy month of Ramadan.
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May 13, 2017 04:42pm
@Saleem - In your argument where is the respect for millions who are fasting?
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May 13, 2017 04:42pm
@Syed zafAr KAZMI U.s.a what's you point, no body is forcing them to fast, you can't understand a simple thing, eating drinking in public is not allowed. Just like you can not smoke in an office but can do so at designated area.
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May 13, 2017 04:43pm
@KR FOOL!!!! Moral cleaniless comes FIRST!!!!
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May 13, 2017 04:43pm
Until govt. stays clear of peoples private businesses/matters there is going to be so many innocent victims and exploiters of the law.
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May 13, 2017 04:44pm
@Syed zafAr KAZMI U.s.a what's your point???? I guest just criticise Pakistan
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May 13, 2017 04:45pm
@SATT Qaiser A sane woman" But sanity is anathema in our dear, dear Pakistan.
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May 13, 2017 04:46pm
A very valid point.
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May 13, 2017 04:48pm
@KASHIF Respect should be voluntary and not coerced under threat of penalties.
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May 13, 2017 04:50pm
Fully agreed.
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May 13, 2017 04:52pm
@Syed zafAr KAZMI U.s.a talk about penalty and not claim tour right to eat and drink public ally in ramadan
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May 13, 2017 04:53pm
@SARA Respect your views sis,
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May 13, 2017 04:55pm
@Syed zafAr KAZMI U.s.a Pakistan is dear to Pakistanies,
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May 13, 2017 04:56pm
Islam is not hard for people to fast if they are dying. Its obvious they can eat n drink but out of respect. People are forbidden eating in public.
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May 13, 2017 04:56pm
Is it not radiculous that children in Thar are dying of starvation?
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May 13, 2017 04:57pm
Religion is my private thing , what state has got to do with it ?
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May 13, 2017 05:01pm
Just goes to show how hypocritical we are as a nation. Don't understand the essence of Islam and pass ridiculous laws... Just want to show off.
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May 13, 2017 05:05pm
Guess what, she is right on this one.
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May 13, 2017 05:08pm
A cleric issue order to Area SHO for stoping a Party orginise by youth and now this bill would impose ban on people for even drinking water on the base of religious policing
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May 13, 2017 05:09pm
Enacting law like this and wonder why there is extremism, terrorism etc... what is the message given to the masses? that rigidity is more important than compassion???? what about the weak, oppressed, minorities, etc
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May 13, 2017 05:10pm
Easy for people to object on Islamic laws, why not she objected when more than 80 people die in a blast in Sehwan and there was no hospital in the close vicinity, died and injured were rushed to the nearest hospitals in Hyderabad.....shame on PPP government
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May 13, 2017 05:10pm
@mad "agreed.. but this stupid lady wants to earn cheap publicity" The lady is neither stupid nor eager to gain cheap publicity; she is very sane, well educated and brilliant and has raised very valid points about a law that pretends to be Islamic but is truly against the very core of Islam.
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May 13, 2017 05:13pm
If speech is silver silence is gold .B.B Zardart it is not your domain to speak on religious matters.
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May 13, 2017 05:13pm
There is no compulsion in Islam .
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May 13, 2017 05:15pm
Forcing religion by laws is not good..
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May 13, 2017 05:17pm
Altaf bhai loved Karachi but left Pakistan, Zardari and company live in Dubai but love Pakistan, Sharifs have businesses in KSA and India but love Pakistan, and all those who have migrated from Pakistan only blame Pakistan
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May 13, 2017 05:18pm
@Syed zafAr KAZMI U.s.a but is truly against the very core of Islam. You are right sir as there is no compulsion in Islam . it is very liberal religion but mullah interpreted it wrong for their selfish agenda and for grip on society.
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May 13, 2017 05:22pm
Never agreed with Zardaris before!
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May 13, 2017 05:23pm
Bakhtawar how many days have you spent in Pakistan??
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May 13, 2017 05:25pm
I guess bill is about eating, drinking in public, not against eating & drinking . So what is the point MS Zardari raised ?
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May 13, 2017 05:28pm
@SARA
"@Syed zafAr KAZMI U.s.a Pakistan is dear to Pakistanis". I wonder if you've left your thought incomplete or thought has left you!
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May 13, 2017 05:30pm
@Desae . There is a huge difference between ' normal courtesy' and law that punishes with jail time. People with medical conditions and elderly and feeble do die of not eating and drinking whether or not it is summer or winter
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May 13, 2017 05:32pm
@Desae How can a normal courtesy 'demand'? Then it's not a courtesy now is it?
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May 13, 2017 05:37pm
True that. year before last year similar situation occurred because of this law. People had no access to water to help those suffering from heat stroke.
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May 13, 2017 05:37pm
One cannot force religion on to others .
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May 13, 2017 05:38pm
This was the only problem that needed to be addressed in Islamic Republic of Pakistan. All rest of suffers/problems like electricity crises, climate change, basic needs, law and order etc has been solved.
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May 13, 2017 05:38pm
@Syed zafAr KAZMI U.s.a read your comments you will find the answer
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May 13, 2017 05:42pm
@Javid "Religion is my private thing , what state has got to do with it ?" Just a very little education will suffice to bring home that sort of clarity of mind as well spirit.
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May 13, 2017 05:43pm
although i am against the dynastic politics and she is none in our affairs but i am with her in this notion the country is going backward the mullahs are controlling the strings directly or indirectly and they don't know you cant force religion on someone this is business between god and his believer none should be in between me and my god unless or until my actions are causing trouble for fellowmen no one can interfere in our religious affair not a government no man no!
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May 13, 2017 05:43pm
No need to take it seriously, for cheap popularity Zardari kids often issue such kind of statements....
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May 13, 2017 05:45pm
@Syed zafAr KAZMI U.s.a education??? You can't understand the difference between not allowed to eat in public and not allowed to eat at all..
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May 13, 2017 05:45pm
@SARA "@Syed zafAr KAZMI U.s.a talk about penalty and not claim tour right to eat and drink public ally in ramadan" I apologize but I can't make any meaning of your meaningful thought here. Would you unscramble it please?
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May 13, 2017 05:46pm
@Syed zafAr KAZMI U.s.a you are biased
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May 13, 2017 05:46pm
Agree with her.
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May 13, 2017 05:46pm
There are exemptions from fasting allowed in the religious practice. I spent early part of my life in Karachi. To respect the sanctity of the month of Ramadan eating food and drinking of water was not done openly though restaurants operated their business with due caution. Hope sanity will prevail.
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May 13, 2017 05:48pm
The bill details to respect others, fasting people and restrain eating/drinking in public. It does not say you can't eat/drink in private, if needed. Some people will say anything for cheep publicity.
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May 13, 2017 05:49pm
How about non-Muslims and travellers, how would they survive?
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May 13, 2017 05:49pm
Yet another so-called "leader in the making" solely on the basis of position, family background, association, power, wealth and health.
The whole world knows that Muslims all over the world don't drink or eat in public or private while fasting during the Holy month of Ramadhan-ul-Mubarak. Those who are sick, travelling, underage, unable to fast are an exception under the Islamic doctrine.
Nevertheless, it's part of the sanctity of the Holy month of Ramadhan even followed by Jews and Christians in many non-Muslim countries of the world, not to eat or drink in public, which all educated, mature, enlightened, enduring and excelling people throughout the world fully understand.
If somebody is born and raised with a golden spoon in the mouth,it does not fare well with him or her to publicly criticize the one thousand four hundred and thirty eight years old Islamic doctrine pertaining to the Holy month of Ramadhan ul Mubarak, followed by at least 1.5 billion people throughout the world.
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May 13, 2017 05:50pm
@Syed zafAr KAZMI U.s.a Real problem is when people start 'making up' interpretations. Elderly, sick etc., are 'not forbidden'. Instead they are awarded exceptions. And there is a huge difference between the two. If 'elderly', for example, were 'forbidden' and they liked, and could fast, and actually fasted, would they then be violating the 'forbidden'?
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May 13, 2017 05:51pm
Working hours must be relaxed, no out door work after 11 am till 8 pm, food stuff prices must be reduced, shades must be provided at bus stops, sprinklers shall be installed at out door places
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May 13, 2017 05:52pm
@Love Your Country UAE is not democracy so don't compare Pakistan with UAE
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May 13, 2017 05:53pm
@Love Your Country
You are 100% right. Pakistan belongs to all people of Pakistan.
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May 13, 2017 05:56pm
@M. Siddique no body is topping them from eating, only thing is don't eat in public places.
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May 13, 2017 05:57pm
These people don't know Islam
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May 13, 2017 05:58pm
I travelled on Saudi highways during ramadan, food is available and nobody minds eating around gas stations as they are travelling but once we reach the destination you will see nobody eating in public.
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May 13, 2017 06:03pm
The law does not say that non Muslims and sick or elderly must fast. It only says not to drink or eat in public. It's just to keep the sanctity of Ramazan. Many Muslim countries have this law in one form or another. Her dad lives in UAE where this law has been for many decades. Let's see if she tweets this in UAE.
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May 13, 2017 06:03pm
Another bill that will encourage mob lynching in the land of the pure,
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May 13, 2017 06:04pm
We talk about"respecting sentiments of fasting people". What are these sentiments?? And how are they so easily hurt by seeing anyone eating or drinking? Isn't fasting meant to teach us control of temptations in normal life? How can my obeying God's command and learning to control my nafs , change so easily into moral outrage and holy anger against other people? Isn't fasting about MY self control and MY obedience of GOD??
I fully agree that this is emerging out of stale thought and stagnant ijtihad.
God help this nation, who is bent upon communal madness.
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May 13, 2017 06:07pm
@Prateik Sane words .
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May 13, 2017 06:11pm
And last Time ppl.died and those dying in tharr r cus of not eating in Ramadan?
God save this country.
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May 13, 2017 06:18pm
At-last someone has spoken on this bill. This is what education does to you, to ask bold questions on our bill of rights. But I hope things should changed for the betterment of our society. I love to see what mullah's has to say on it, bunch of illiterate individuals.
Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari good stuff !!!
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May 13, 2017 06:20pm
@Shahid "Elderly, sick etc., are 'not forbidden'. Instead they are awarded exceptions. And there is a huge difference between the two. If 'elderly', for example, were 'forbidden' and they liked, and could fast, and actually fasted, would they then be violating the 'forbidden'?" Very good point and valid distinction. The drive to brevity due to constraints on letters & words has compromised my message and I fully agree with what you say. But, then, was that the crux of my comment that elderly even if they can & want are forbidden to fast? That certainly was not in any manner my message, what was very clearly meant was that Islam is a religion of peace, compassion and lot of accommodation & forgiveness and the laws that are framed today must reflect that basic spirit. A blanket law of penalizing public eating or quench of thirst will bring lot of hardship to many travelers, those elderly who can not fast due to weakness, toiling laborers, non Muslims. This law negates the core of Islam.
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May 13, 2017 06:23pm
@Love peace and harmony Mullahs live in Pakistan and care for Pakistan, they don't live in Dubai and care for Pakistan
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May 13, 2017 06:26pm
Every country upholds its values we believe our values are linked with Islam.
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May 13, 2017 06:29pm
I am more concerned about the abuse of the law just as blasphemy law has been shown several times to be abused. Worst part will be when self style vigilantes will take charge and mob rule will come into action against innocent people.
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May 13, 2017 06:32pm
@SATT Rude woman! Just understand the meanings! I am diabetic and don't fast but don't eat/drink in public.
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May 13, 2017 06:35pm
if anyone don't want to fast can go home & eat, drink whatever.
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May 13, 2017 06:35pm
What about children of THAR?. No food, no water and no hospital, no jobs, they are dying. BHUTTO ZINDA HEY
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May 13, 2017 06:40pm
Another law to misuse for lynching mobs.
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May 13, 2017 06:40pm
If she really cared about poor people, she would've disowned PPP. No one dies of avoiding eating in public!!!
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May 13, 2017 06:40pm
@SARA pia is in international business where serving wine is part of the service for passengers who are not muslims. pia follows the IATA rules which allows this practice. Although I personally do not drink or like to associate and sit next to people on flight that drink but I have to oblige by the laws of the IATA while on flights. Zia was subservient to international interests while he was pretending to serve Islam at home with such laws. Why did he not raise the issue serving wine all the way up with IATA ?
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May 13, 2017 06:44pm
Totally agree with her. There are many who are sick, old and children who are exempted by our religion.
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May 13, 2017 06:46pm
@Uncle sam people in THAR don't have a vote I guess.
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May 13, 2017 06:47pm
There are very few things I agree with when it comes to the Royal family of Pakistan Peoples party but on this one I must agree with her royal highness Bakhtawar. There is no need for such a law.
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May 13, 2017 06:49pm
@FARHAN KHAN
You should put yourself in the shoes who suffer from heatstroke or diabetic or , while travelling for work or hospital etc, then what you should do when all hotels, sabeels are closed, and your life is risk. Or you have fear to be attacked by religious zealots, who will enforce the bill on individual basis, as they do today on so many occasions.
Be open to discuss all scenarios and NOT look it from a healthy person position. Law makers have their own air conditioned houses, cars etc at our cost, so they can't think for a poor man who has to make his ends meet, and will risk his life, if he can't access water or food in case of emergency.
Ulema in the past accepted the pardah for restaurants, so why rules needs to be changed today.
Don't think I am supporting Bhutto's daughter, who is enjoying her life like any other political leaders.
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May 13, 2017 06:50pm
Well, no link exists between the heatwave of karachi and this law.. Those ppl died coz the Sindh govt failed to respond efficiently to th... So she can stop this pretense of speaking up for those who cant fast and b allowed to eat in extreme weather
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May 13, 2017 06:50pm
@Scary who is asking them to fast, sick old and children can eat whenever they like.
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May 13, 2017 06:50pm
@AL that makes lots and lots of sense.
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May 13, 2017 06:53pm
Wish we have more people calling spate a spate.
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May 13, 2017 06:53pm
It is all about respect and morality,
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May 13, 2017 06:55pm
Very sensible thinking.
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May 13, 2017 06:55pm
https://www.dawn.com/news/1332912/parents-protest-against-thar-deaths-carrying-bodies-of-children
Read this ignorant bhutto.
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May 13, 2017 06:58pm
You should worry about children dying in Thar and your corrupt family stealing food from these kids.
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May 13, 2017 07:05pm
Bakhtawar for Prime Minister
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May 13, 2017 07:08pm
Hindus sikh christian also live in Pakistan what about them.whythey will be forced to not to eat in public places. So sad about them.
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May 13, 2017 07:09pm
People are dying of hunger, and she is talking about eating in public in Ramadan.
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May 13, 2017 07:12pm
A very courageous and sensible statement she could however used mild words and suggested amendment in ordinance to take care of non muslims, children , weak and sick.
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May 13, 2017 07:18pm
The weak, old ,sick, children, are already exempted. Plz read details before comments.
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May 13, 2017 07:19pm
Hey Bakhtawar! Children are dying of thirst and hunger in Thar!!!!!
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May 13, 2017 07:21pm
I agree with Bakhtawar Zardari. She seems to be much smarter than her brother and father. In Islam, for instance, people with health issues, pregnant and lactating women are exempted from fasting as are the non-Muslim. Why should they be punished for eating or drinking?
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May 13, 2017 07:21pm
@Cheap shot "if anyone don't want to fast can go home & eat, drink whatever." Not an easy shot, my friend. A diabetic with sugar sliding will be in a state of coma, if not dead, before reaching home if he/ she doesn't immediately eat or drink. The law of Islam to allow exemptions for various needs is not without reason. Just in Ramadan, have a little more patience(sabr) and don't be outraged and start beating violently the diabetic who drank or ate infront of you, nor chase madly The out of town traveler who had gone into the restaurant as he too is exempted, may forbidden to fast and restaurants must be mandated to keep open to serve such mandated exemptions of Islam.
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May 13, 2017 07:23pm
I agree
People are divided on basic points. Shows lack of clarity.
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May 13, 2017 07:26pm
she is right people.. Accept it .. be rationale
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May 13, 2017 07:26pm
@Syed zafAr KAZMI U.s.a those who can not fast arre exempted
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May 13, 2017 07:27pm
@ZAFAR come on guys, no body is stopping them to eat,
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May 13, 2017 07:32pm
Islam has made it very clear there is no compulsion in religion and hence there is no jusrification for a legal action to punish people for not fasting/eating in public other than appeasing clerics and their followers. There is simply rediculous!
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May 13, 2017 07:32pm
She is more bhutto than her father and brother combined. I would vote for her.
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May 13, 2017 07:33pm
Is Pakistan an Islamic state?
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May 13, 2017 07:43pm
First she should know the what is the bill for,it is for public places. twitter family???
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May 13, 2017 07:46pm
@idon ok, let me know how you can valid point, after that I will reply.
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May 13, 2017 07:46pm
@idon @idon ok, let me know how you can valid point
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May 13, 2017 07:46pm
@Qaiser : a voice of reason...duh!
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May 13, 2017 07:53pm
This is has been the norm of Pakistan to respect the month of Ramadan. Why such a fuss now?
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May 13, 2017 07:54pm
@Love Your Country agree with you 100% that's what zardari family do now.
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May 13, 2017 08:00pm
Forbidding public eating simply means "Go eat/drink in private if you have to for valid reason, don't show off in public"
And this is the respect for others who are fasting and this is what islam teaches.
unfortunately, some people have the incomplete picture in their minds. She is one of them.
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May 13, 2017 08:04pm
We should not think of Bakhtawar as mere daughter of Zardari. She is grown-up person with her own individuality, and is an educated young lady. She is right what she is saying about the Ehtram-e-Ramzan bill passed in the senate of Pakistan.
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May 13, 2017 08:05pm
Bakhtawar as President and Zardari as Prime minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Thats what we deserve.
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May 13, 2017 08:10pm
The sanctity of the month of Ramadan is a must. The law is forbidding eating in public. It does not applies to any health emergency. Anyone who is in emergency situation can eat or drink hidden from the public eye. Throughout my life except for a brief period in my childhood this law remained present in Ramadan and I have not seen any problem with it.
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May 13, 2017 08:13pm
Agreed without an iota of exaggeration!
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May 13, 2017 08:22pm
@Kidding me...??
"she's a daughter of Pakistan"
are you sure? where do you live? do you know where she lives?
Do you know if she knows how kids are dying right now "in her" Pakistan?
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May 13, 2017 08:23pm
@Syed zafAr KAZMI U.s.a .My wife is a diabetic,she fasts in Ramadan,and she feels much better after Ramadan. The only care adopted is to reduce insulin injection units to half, if you take say 40 units, you must reduce it to 20 units in Ramadan, and also keep close watch on patient,if condition seems bad,you may break the fast,but it's very rare,most of diabetics feel better in Ramadan. The benefits of fasting are much more than benefits of over eating,the whole digestive system is refurbished in Ramadan,it reduces obesity,make you smart.
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May 13, 2017 08:30pm
@UZA Syed
So the ones happily living their whole life in an "Emirate" are objecting on something in a democracy?
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May 13, 2017 08:33pm
First time I agree with her.
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May 13, 2017 08:33pm
I am for the Bill . Ramazan should be respected by all . But I doubt if any these movers of the bill ever fast.
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May 13, 2017 08:45pm
Agreed
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May 13, 2017 08:48pm
Asalaam o Alykum wa Rahmatullah,
Please someone tell her we are in Pakistan and Alhamdulilah we r Muslim.
Please with respect no one knows everything and you don't have to say something about everything
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May 13, 2017 08:51pm
Before i agree with her. I must clarify. This is only a political stunt by her.
People who say the law is just - i think they say it because muslims are majority and they want to impose their way if thinking.
Then they should have no objection if india bans beef. Or if western countries ban hijab.
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May 13, 2017 08:58pm
@Love Your Country, Pakistan is her home country she has every right to say whatever she want to. I am totally with her on this. Whatever UAE or SA do is a non issue for us.
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May 13, 2017 09:00pm
Where were you, when hundreds of people were dying of heat stroke last year in Karachi,
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May 13, 2017 09:05pm
If anyone from Pakistan condemned the beef ban in India, please condemn this also.
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May 13, 2017 09:15pm
Tweets from the likes of Maryam and Bakhtawar are enough to shake grand political figures in Pakistan. The two do not hold any official position. Does this not tell us a lot of the 'democracy' in pakistan?
Whilst I agree with Bakhtawar's point of view, the use of such language (calling a region-related law ridiculous) shows she knows next to nothing about a conservative society, certain elements of which are ultraconservatie, she hopes/dreams to lead one day.
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May 13, 2017 09:23pm
for once in my life i have agreed with a zardari.
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May 13, 2017 09:31pm
Courageous!
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May 13, 2017 09:47pm
It is not a question of law, but matter of belief and religion. So, should be a personal choice. Pakistan is creating a society where people cannot decide for themselves. This kind of society leads to citizens who are incompetent to make any decisions as everything is already decided for them. You will not be able to compete in the world with immature population. Sorry to see Pakistan going the way of middle eastern countries, where there is no personal freedom and give Islam a bad name.
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May 13, 2017 09:49pm
Its not the fault of childrens to say like that but it speaks very laud about how they got grown up.
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May 13, 2017 09:51pm
Irony big brother China has banned fasting altogether
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May 13, 2017 09:53pm
@Omer You earn respect, you don't force respect. Have u ever wonder why the whole world doesn't respect us.
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May 13, 2017 10:07pm
Who is she to say anything about the bill?
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May 13, 2017 10:11pm
Many who demand and closely watch for secularism and food habits in India all the time are now saying that they are for this bill because Ramzan should be respected by all !! Double standard and hyporcisy will not win you respect and credibility. Without respect and credibility, every negotiation even international business will cost you much more.
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May 13, 2017 10:14pm
Agree with her
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May 13, 2017 10:20pm
She will land the party in trouble.
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May 13, 2017 10:20pm
Every year thousands dies because of these rules.
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May 13, 2017 10:26pm
So what do the non muslim do. Does it mean when muslims in West they got to celebrate Christmas. This is going from bad to worse
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May 13, 2017 10:55pm
What a funny way to impose religious activity .and it's already 2017
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May 13, 2017 11:06pm
@SARA And where's PIA right now; nose diving?
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May 13, 2017 11:35pm
Very true.
If someone can't or don't want to fast, no one should have any problem with it.
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May 13, 2017 11:37pm
@Dil Dil Pakistan Any State has no business in personal beliefs of an individual. Fasting is a personal choice.
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May 13, 2017 11:40pm
@Love Your Country She is a Pakistani and lives in Pakistan, why should she worried about UAE? Pakistan needs brave people like her who are not afraid to speak the truth. Proud of you Bakhtawar.
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May 13, 2017 11:44pm
@Ayaz Ahmad guru Good, She always raise her voice against what is wrong.
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May 13, 2017 11:58pm
@Sachin I do and also the notion that one wrong should never justify the other wrong.
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May 14, 2017 12:07am
@habib, what about the people who are traveling by train in daytime and need to eat?
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May 14, 2017 12:35am
What is happening to Pakistan? What next?
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May 14, 2017 12:44am
Someone please remind her of the miseries of the people of Thar. They have been suffered and each year hundreded if children die bcz of lack of food and health facilities what about that. PPP is just trying to avoid drowning
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May 14, 2017 01:34am
One major purpose of ramazan is to learn to practice self-restraint and resist temptation. Now here we have some people who think the best way to resist temptation is outlaw it. Brilliant!
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May 14, 2017 01:46am
Well said Bakhtawar. There are religious minorities also living in Pakistan. What about them?
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May 14, 2017 02:06am
If state is forcing the religious beliefs on people then whole purpose is defeated. If someone is fasting or not fasting should be choice not forced upon.
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May 14, 2017 02:13am
@Tahirbalouch. I want to eat and drink anywhere I want. You can stay home & fast & not bother me. Who the heck are you to tell I should eat where?
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May 14, 2017 02:17am
@Sheheryar Khan -Impose on yourself we do not mind, it is your choice but do not impose it on us
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May 14, 2017 02:56am
@Ash : agreed zia introduce this law in pak but impose this law in Arab countries .Agreed that no one should be punished for not fasting but atleast resturents should be closed as this month is very holy month .if you dont agree dont agree haha as we also dnt agree with you .
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May 14, 2017 03:20am
@Qaiser She is a Pakistani citizen like you n me. How powerful his voice is not your and my business. Everybody is open to listen or ignore her.
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May 14, 2017 03:26am
Well, Bakhtawar ... that's exactly the point ... those who can't fast, can eat and drink in discretion, but not openly ...
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May 14, 2017 03:42am
Its only public eating that is restricted. So whats the big issue?? Maybe the rich won't be able to have parties in the open during ramzan
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May 14, 2017 04:01am
Such a regulation is enacted every year.
This should come as no surprise,
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May 14, 2017 04:03am
@Naveed No one will die if couples celebrate valentine day in public. but surely people will die of heat stroke if they don't get water in public. Your brainwashed mind can't comprehend reality from fantasy.
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May 14, 2017 04:13am
First time I agree with someone from Bhutto Family Why minorities has to suffer? Religion is very private affair and very sensitive.
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May 14, 2017 04:34am
@AdIl I say it's tragic that kids are dying of hunger while the rich prepare to make their fat bodies even fatter by over eating and chilling out in air conditioned rooms and cars.
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May 14, 2017 05:24am
Bravo !!!!
Agreed... Hands down
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May 14, 2017 06:51am
@KASHIF you would be surprised my friend. You clearly don't know the "law enforcers" of ours.
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May 14, 2017 07:17am
Agree with her 100%. Ridiculous bill, only to gain cheap support from religious fanatics
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May 14, 2017 07:33am
For the first time, I agreed with Zardaris.. She is making a valid point.
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May 14, 2017 07:40am
@HAFEEZ ummm a Pakistani Citizen!!!
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May 14, 2017 07:40am
@Qaiser umm like U and me, a Pakistani Citizen!!!
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May 14, 2017 08:01am
@Love Your Country Why should she?
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May 14, 2017 08:32am
The only people dying of Hunger and Thirst are infants of Thar which is always a Peoples Party's constituency. If she has any shame she would try to do some thing for them instead of getting into this silly debate.
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May 14, 2017 08:35am
We need laws about human rights, banking, criminal offences but all we do is make laws about fasting....how useful
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May 14, 2017 08:57am
Lets start by forbidding corruption & nepotism this Ramadan. Also forbid pandering to certain sections of intolerant & uneducated.
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May 14, 2017 09:18am
@Dawn thanks at least u understand
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May 14, 2017 09:21am
@Musarrat Iqbal Javed good answer i was thinking the same way.
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May 14, 2017 09:24am
What a thick brain leader we have bad luck for pakistan
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May 14, 2017 09:25am
Impose on yourself we do not mind, it is your choice but do not impose it on us.
even hindus and christians don't eat in front of us being muslim ........and respecting us.
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May 14, 2017 09:47am
@Tabish malik if people live of other religion they should respect the Islam and should no do anything which against the principles of Islam, as for the people who have health issues Islam has clearly show the way for ill and unhealthy people.
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May 14, 2017 10:03am
@Naveed ,well over 2000 died of heat stroke just three years ago. Water was the main issue.
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May 14, 2017 10:13am
Bill has been passed in good faith in the comfort of air conditioned environment.
Unfortunately "the chosen few" who pass such bills don't have time to pass bills on treachery, judicial reforms, stay order ministers and corruption. These legislators should lead by example and in presence of media spend one day (along with their children) fasting with labourers who toil on road and farms in heat of June away from Murree.
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May 14, 2017 10:25am
The law is wrongly interpreted by Miss Bakhtawar. This is not intended to stop any one to eat or drink to a person who is not capable to fast during the month of Ramadan. But he may eat or drink privately,away from public places.
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May 14, 2017 10:26am
Agreed on your views,primarily it was fully valid point
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May 14, 2017 10:40am
At last some sane voice from the power fulls.
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May 14, 2017 10:49am
@Abbas khan .Salute her for being courageous .
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May 14, 2017 10:54am
So sad to see Pakistan going this route.
Being truly religious is reflected in the love and sincerity that guide our actions, and in the respect we show each other. This can only come from within.
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May 14, 2017 11:03am
Good statement, not violating religious tenets but humanitarian and compassionate. We are seeing a PPP leader emerging.
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May 14, 2017 11:08am
So a person who has no valid stature to be a leader of any kind other than being the daughter of former PM gets to dictate laws of Pakistan. Stay in your place Bakhtawar. I am against political leaders using state machinery to facilitate their children in politics. Bhutto did the same, so did Nawaz Sharif and now Mr.10 p.c. is doing it. If you want to represent any region then get out of your cool rooms, leave your comfortable sofas and work for the people of that region and then they might elect you. Becoming the next PM just because your father/mother was a former PM is like spitting on our constitution. Democracy in Pakistan is the worst kind of democracy. Our people also need to learn to vote for the candidates who are willing to work for the betterment of their community and Pakistan but alas know one want to get out of their comfort zones.
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May 14, 2017 11:10am
You can't force religion on people. Its more important to build a society free of corruption, crime, lies, daily accidents, illiteracy, and injustice than to focus on policing who is eating during Ramadam. That's a business between a person and God. Confused politician who want to do symbolic service to the religion.
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May 14, 2017 11:22am
First she should visit Thar where people are dying without food in normal days with thurst and hunger.
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May 14, 2017 11:45am
The bill says that it is prohibited to eat and drink in PUBLIC. However what you do at home is upto you. This is a good step as I have seen many healthy young men also eating in public especially in lahore which is hurtful for those who fast.
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May 14, 2017 12:38pm
@Independent I fully agree on your comments on fasting and like to add fasting is a bond between you and God and any temptation should be resisted
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May 14, 2017 12:58pm
May be someone enlighten the young privileged lady that in Sindh people die every day due to lack of food , Medicare, lack of water, lack of electricity ....etc etc and the government is run by her father's party and they have been in power for a long long time.
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May 14, 2017 01:09pm
@Naveed Say that to the 1360 people who died of heatstroke during ramazan in 2015.It seems our memories are rather short.
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May 14, 2017 01:15pm
More lynching on its way
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May 14, 2017 02:12pm
@Love Your Country two wrongs dont make a right !! i want jinnah's pakistan !
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May 14, 2017 06:20pm
So my dear friend provide the facilities...ask papa to please let some money travel in country and people can afford better life.....I live in KSA, here temperature is already touching 50C but people can afford basic life things and infact government takes care of everyone....
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May 14, 2017 06:32pm
@SARA
So by forcing religiosity you think your society will become better
Why not concentrate on eradication of poverty or food adulteration
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May 14, 2017 10:46pm
Pakistan definitely deserves more literate and sensible politicians. What a pity. She needs to read the bill that clearly exempts ill, old, children and other medically advised to forgo the fasting. She is a reflection of our national intellectual level.
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May 15, 2017 12:38am
@sam how?
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May 15, 2017 01:10am
@Khan Pakistani
Ah yes. Bakhtawar. 200 children died in Thar. No problem. 24 hour loadshedding. No problem. Daddy stole money. No problem. But THIS requires immediate condemnation. Way to go Bhutto Khandaan.
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May 15, 2017 01:43am
I agree more than 100 % with Bakhtawar Zardari.
Forbidding eating and drinking in public is something which ISIS will like to do. This year Ramazan is falling in the midst of longest fasting hours with maximum chances of dehydration.
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May 15, 2017 01:56am
I agree more than 100 % with Bakhtawar Zardari. Passing a bill by the Government against public eating and drinking by the government in Ramazan
is a very harsh action against people. Longest fasting hours this year with scorching heat will cause dehydration in working people. Pakistan needs to prove first as Islamic country before even daring to pass such a bill.
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May 15, 2017 01:57am
It means food would be too expensive. Will cost Rs. 25000 extra! Good revenue generation.
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May 15, 2017 02:05am
@Qaiser Some one making sense.
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May 15, 2017 02:13am
@Muhammad qasim we should appeal to people not to eat in public. No need to make a law to punish people
There is no compulsion in religion
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May 15, 2017 02:54am
fault in procedure of Law
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May 15, 2017 03:52am
@Khan Pakistani Bills mean nothing in reality..the ground level enforcers aka police etc are the lowest of the low
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May 15, 2017 03:59am
Where are the private spaces available in offices and on the roads for sick ,elderly and minorities to drink water or eat?In Pakistan ,nobody eats or drinks in public during Ramzan.The police would earn graft money by getting hold of any person drinking water. HAVE WE FORGOTTON HOW MANY PEOPLE DIED OF DE_HYDERATION LAST YEAR IN KARACHI ALONE?One should be afraid of God and not the police or vigilantees.
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May 15, 2017 04:09am
I wish she had read the bill before sending out this statement. This bill is only for restaurants not for general public. This is not an unprecedented situation because similar practices has been seen in other countries when everything shuts down during religious holidays. Why she is making a mountain out of a mole. Democracy is the best revenge indeed!
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May 15, 2017 05:14am
It's scary how many of the commenters below look to UAE as their ideal to follow.
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May 15, 2017 05:37am
Give people freedom, allow people to make choices,
so they wont do crap behind close doors.
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May 15, 2017 05:59am
I know a lot has been said on this subject in the comments, I would describe her in one word 'IGNORANT'.
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May 15, 2017 06:09am
Moreover, are members of the minorities going to be forced to fast?
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May 15, 2017 06:55am
I agree because if we should pay attention on these pitty issues. fasting in Ramadan also showing everywhere even young ones also eat without respect of Ramadan.
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May 15, 2017 07:51am
@Kamran - Just because it exists in GCC countries, does it make it right? Since when did GCC countries become a gold standard for governance in democratic countries?
For that matter, GCC countries have absolute monarchs. Do you want that in Pakistan too?
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May 15, 2017 08:04am
@Ayaz Ahmad guru
I agree with her too.
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May 15, 2017 08:04am
@Prateik
I agree my friend
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May 15, 2017 08:32am
This is a law and you have to respect it especially when it's based on religious practices. Pakistan is not a country where you have been raised; it's a country whose Constitutions have been based on the Objective Resolution and you should go through this. It's also available in English language.
Having said that, you should ridicule your father's government's performance in the province which voted for PPP. Karachi has become a Garbage Resort with stinky streets and you can't be proud of this.
Instead of making 'ridiculous statements' as this, you should ask your father to work for the people so that they won't ridicule PPP.
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May 15, 2017 08:40am
she should tweet about the people those who are dying due to hunger, drought and poor health facilities in pakistan especially in sindh. this is not about bill this about the people those who born at the wrong place of the world.
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May 15, 2017 09:02am
@Qaiser very soon she will be in PM race
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May 15, 2017 09:04am
Hundreds of people in Thar, Sindh are dying for lack of clean water every year. Does PPP care about them?
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May 15, 2017 10:07am
People in Pakistan cannot afford basic things in life leave alone fasting. There is lack of clean water, proper sanitation to start with. Lots of Muslims don't fast that does not mean they are not good Muslims. If some want to eat or drink public so what.
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May 15, 2017 10:11am
@Charles
Charles you said it right. Let's first concentrate providing the public clear water, proper sanitation. Help the poor not punish them. Fasting should be a private affair. There is no need to clod shops and bring everything to halt.
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May 15, 2017 10:13am
Holy book suggests small children, very aged , pregnant women and sick person [cancer and other serious illness need not be bed ridden] are exempted from fasting they should be allowed to consume food in hospital which is public place. Non-Muslims can be given suitable place where they can consume food.
I request honestly to keep fast and donate food to poor in case you fail to keep it. The donor decides whom to donate food he or she should not be forced to give food to poor people nominated by others.
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May 15, 2017 10:30am
Bill suggest Prohibition in public not private. It is an Islamic country. please respect...
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May 15, 2017 10:45am
We all don't like her, but she is still a public figure. If a law is being passed that is not in any interest of the country and its citizens and she decides to say something about it, there is nothing wrong with it. When we go to the non-muslim majority countries, the people who want to fast and pray, still do so without anyone enforcing it on them. And to tell you the truth, they are many in number. This law is ridiculous, the ehtram e ramadan ordinance should be completely scrapped. So many people died last year due to heat stroke, no one has to go in private to drink water or eat food to save their life.
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May 15, 2017 11:16am
But why force it by law?
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May 15, 2017 11:19am
If hospital is public place and person admitted is extremely sick does bill prohibits drinking water to such patient ?
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May 15, 2017 11:21am
Wrong!. No one going to die for not eating and drinking in PUBLIC... if she is so oncerned about public she should raise her voice against sind govt. poorest health facilities especially in interior Sindh which is one of the major cause of deaths of poor people.
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May 15, 2017 11:46am
@Naveed uhhh..yes they will! Please look up the figures of how many people died in Karachi alone of heat stroke in the summer. This time around with the fear of a fine or imprisonment working class people and labourers will the ones most effected by it. They will be hesitant to drink from water coolers outside people's homes for fear of being arrested or beaten up by so called pious Muslims who demonstrate 'sabr' in their rroza by doing 'jabr' on others.
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May 15, 2017 12:13pm
@Naveed good. agreed
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May 15, 2017 01:42pm
Who stops children or elderly people to drink or eat? but only restricted on public places as being Muslim we should have to respect holy month.
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May 15, 2017 02:44pm
If I got hurt by seeing others eating openly and I could not control my patience then I should not be fasting patience and control is all about fasting
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May 15, 2017 03:42pm
I fully support this bill and condems statements given by her
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May 15, 2017 03:51pm
Are all eating places in Pakistan are closed during Ramazan? If yes, then how Govt compensate them for financial losses.
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May 15, 2017 04:35pm
@ricky seth well GCC countries despite being ruled by single families doing far better than our so called democracies in india and pakistan
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May 15, 2017 04:56pm
@Qaiser "Who is she?" Is that important, or what she says?
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May 15, 2017 05:00pm
Does she knows islam or she is qualified mufti? Religion is very sensitive topic one should not talk about it unless have authentic reference
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May 15, 2017 05:36pm
@Love Your Country UAE is not her country. Pakistan is.
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May 15, 2017 05:50pm
I live in the US and fast during Ramadhan. During the hours of Ramadhan we see every body eating around us and makes no difference to us. What is the issue with the muslims in Pakistan. One is fasting on your own will and many would not be fasting based on many other reasons. Why the die hard muslims can not tolerate others to eat in front of them? Does it make them feel bad or is it blasphemy again. A guy who is fasting should learn to respect those who are not fasting as well. Otherwise you are welcome to join them and eat as many time wherever you want during the Ramadhan month. Do not worry about others who are not fasting and what they eating but worry about yourself.
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May 15, 2017 06:03pm
@Desae You should respect those who are not fasting too. If I am not fasting then you can not snatch my right to eat wherever I want to. It is up to me where to eat. If you can not tolerate hunger then you should not be fasting. There are hundreds of thousands of poor people who could go hungry at any given day. But people like you could be eating in public and in front of them. In this case where is the respect they deserve from people like you? Ridiculous mentality.
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May 15, 2017 06:21pm
World has different issues and pakistan has different issues .
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May 15, 2017 06:34pm
She should make statement about people of thar problems under their own government regarding Ramadan issue it's been years every one respect the holy month there was observance and respect are parallel regarding kids we were raised as a child in Ramadan fed by our mothers fine.
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May 15, 2017 07:49pm
Very sensible response - agree with her completely - ridiculous law
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May 15, 2017 07:50pm
@Desae It's ridiculous to convert a "normal courtesy" into a punishable law.
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May 15, 2017 08:19pm
First, she should be speaking against this 'Ridiculous' bill openly in the country of her permanent residence (It is not Pakistan). Then see what happens.
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May 15, 2017 08:19pm
Please visit to someone who has good knowledge of Islam and learn something and stop these cheap tweets.
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May 15, 2017 08:51pm
I hope she continue like this may be we have another Benazir, keep up the good work
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May 16, 2017 12:12am
I am a Pakistani Muslim who hardly ever missed a day fasting and I am also not a supporter of PPP and would never be, but would support Bakhtawar's stands on this ridiculous law.
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May 16, 2017 01:43am
Such a stupid Law. where are we heading? how does it make us a better muslim?
completely agree with her on this for a change :)
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May 16, 2017 02:11am
This is an idiotic, draconian measure. What on earth is wrong with the lawmakers there? Fix the law and order situation. Fix the water supply situation. Stop passing stupid laws.
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May 16, 2017 03:55am
Well Said!!!
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May 16, 2017 10:26am
highly agreed!
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May 16, 2017 11:39am
Ok, she now gets all the points for her caring attitude towards minorities. What about the thousands of people dying of extreme hunger in THAR
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May 16, 2017 12:20pm
@M. Siddique 'How about non-Muslims and travellers, how would they survive?'
they are irrelevant.
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May 16, 2017 01:20pm
A ridiculas way to get cheap popularity
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May 16, 2017 01:30pm
Bravo!
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May 16, 2017 02:14pm
@KASHIF What sentiment ? It is your wish to be on fast but at the same time it is some other fellow who is not on fast, so for you wish, everybody near you should remain on fast !!
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May 16, 2017 03:19pm
@Imran Ahmed
Good reply.. could not agree more ...
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May 16, 2017 04:40pm
People with health issues can stay indoors and eat..... There's no need to eat at a public place.....
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May 16, 2017 04:44pm
People with health issues can stay indoors and eat.... There's no need to eat or drink at public places...showing concern about people while eating up their wealth is far more ridiculous and mean....
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