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#ISupportHamzaAliAbbasi: Twitter is furious about PEMRA's ban on the Ramazan host

"We ban citizens for questions!" said one aghast Twitter user

Updated 18 Jun, 2016

PEMRA went on a banning bout yesterday, as it clamped down on both Hamza Ali Abbasi - who spoke up for Ahmedi rights in Pakistan - and TV show host Shabbir Abu Talib for inciting violence against Abbasi on his TV show.

Many on Twitter disagreed with PEMRA's decision, and said so.

People thought the ban is just plain wrong:

Some showed concern about the death threats to Hamza:

Many wanted to call out the same treatment of Hamza Ali Abbasi and Shabbir Abu Talib:

Many just wondered how Hamza got banned but other controversial hosts are still on air.

As far Hamza, he's sticking to his earlier argument:

Comments

Ali Jun 18, 2016 03:49pm

Hamza should focus on being a host and actor not a religious scholar. People with very limited knowledge of Islam must not indulge themselves on sensitive issues. They can only be addressed by those who spend years on learning Islam. It is like trying to become a scientist after reading basic science.

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Ayesha Jun 18, 2016 03:57pm

there is a hell of difference between minorities & impersonators.

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Khurram Jun 18, 2016 04:27pm

Well, the majority social media users are happy over the decision. Two words do not exist in our dictionary: freedom of expression and minority rights.

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Ahmer Jamil Khan Jun 18, 2016 04:41pm

Everyone has the right to ask questions especially about the laws of their country and the faith they follow. His questions were important and relevant.

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Tj Jun 18, 2016 04:54pm

The nation needs to stop being intolerant, he asked for the rights of an opressed community, bold, courageous and appreciable.

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nasiroski Jun 18, 2016 05:06pm

Not a fan of this guy, but have to agree with him on this one, he has all the right to ask the question

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Aman Jun 18, 2016 05:10pm

It was a good decision by PEMRA.

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ADEEL Jun 18, 2016 05:13pm

It is advisable to practice what makes one perfect in his own field.

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Adeel A Siddiqie Jun 18, 2016 05:42pm

@Ali : What an epically ignorant comment. Religion is not a science, nor is science a religion. Religion has dominion of matters of the heart and is meant to be discussed. How does one measure someones seniority in matters of religious knowledge? Is there a test? It is all subjective.

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Adil Jadoon Jun 18, 2016 06:29pm

He may know nothing about Islam (and he does not need to be an expert at all) but his guests can be experts on the topic. he has the right to host shows and to ask any question he wants! Our society can not grow unless with question things we are told, most of which have no basis by the way.

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Adil Jadoon Jun 18, 2016 06:30pm

@Aman Why was it a good decision by PEMRA? please elaborate or are we not allowed to ask a question!

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Rehan Jun 18, 2016 06:49pm

@Adeel A Siddiqie Yes Religion is also a study and should not be moderated without proper knowledge.

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Khurrum Jun 18, 2016 07:32pm

Very timely decision by PEMRA.

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Vicky Jun 18, 2016 07:52pm

@Ayesha "there is a hell of difference between minorities & impersonators" Your comments speak volumes about your knowledge and expertise in subject matter.

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Patriot Jun 18, 2016 07:56pm

@Ayesha What an ignorant comment!!!

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vvv Jun 18, 2016 07:59pm

@Ali all need to learn about religion is pure heart and feeling for the suffering of others. Without humanity religion is useless.

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Faisal Jun 18, 2016 08:29pm

@Ali Please don't compare religious knowledge with science

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Ali Jun 18, 2016 08:55pm

@Faisal It is just for example. Because religion is also a study just like other subjects.

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Basharat Qamar Jun 19, 2016 02:32am

@Ali Hamza was asking innocent questions which any of us might ask. Why we make few things sensitive and don't want to talk about them. Its a shame.

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Basharat Qamar Jun 19, 2016 02:37am

@Khurram Very true

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Anees Jun 19, 2016 07:28am

@Ali and those who spend years on learning the religion goes on spree of declaring one Muslim or Non-Muslim. Is that the gest of their years of learning?

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maymoona Jun 19, 2016 11:25am

It is always good to focus on what you know and can do..when ever you try to discuss issues you don't have any knowledge off for probably rating or any other agenda things get out of hand

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Waqas Jun 19, 2016 01:53pm

@Ali totally agree with you

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Imtiaz Mumtaz Jun 19, 2016 11:56pm

@Ayesha Rightly said.

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Qamar Valliani Jun 20, 2016 01:27am

Talk shows on religion should not be aired unless both the Host and Guest are well informed about the topic.,

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Mastang Jun 20, 2016 03:09am

hamza ali abbasi is decent person working hard for people of pakistan.

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Zia Jun 20, 2016 05:18am

I appreciate PEMRA decision, timely and correct move to avoid further difference in already broken society.

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Rao Shafique Ahmad Jun 20, 2016 09:25am

Ban on asking question is humiliaton of human intelligence. Provoking on murder is a serious matter and must be haulted.

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Laeeq, NY Jun 21, 2016 04:31am

@Ali he did not need any degree from a religious university to ask the simple question which bother every educated and enlightened Pakistani. He is just talking the minority rights and it is not blasphemous to ask this.

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