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

#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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