Will Pakistan ban Facebook over blasphemous content?
Major breakthrough in investigation of blasphemous content on social media
(Web Desk) – Investigative agencies traced a few persons behind blasphemous content on social media. It was stated that 11-member group was involved in the crime while there were some suspects from Sweden also.
The blasphemous posts and videos were uploaded from a Facebook page named “Bhensa”. FIA report suggested that people involved in contempt of Islam and prophets had escaped to Sweden on January 30, 2015. The suspect uploads such hate speech from the European country.
VIDEO: Breakthrough in investigation against blasphemers on social media
Sources revealed that statements were recorded in this regard and help from the international intelligence agency Interpol was asked.
Police and FIA submitted the report in Islamabad High Court.
Moreover, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on Thursday that Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) honour was a matter of faith as he assured full investigation and punishments would be given to people involved in blasphemy on social media.
“Blasphemers are not only the enemies of Islam but also the rivals of humanity. Facebook and other social networking sites should tell who is behind such content”, he stated.
Nisar is continuously putting pressure on Facebook to provide information about blasphemous content and those involved in religious hate speech. He made it clear that notices were sent to the 11 people involved in spreading blasphemous content.
Although it is hard to say whether Pakistan will ban Facebook over blasphemous content, the Interior Minister had earlier claimed that they were considering local versions of Facebook, Whatsapp and Twitter due to frequently reported cases of contempt of Prophet (PBUH).
The incident escalated when Justice Aziz Siddiqui of Islamabad High Court gave remarks that whoever committed blasphemy would not be spared. Religious leaders have endorsed the comments by IHC judge and demanded action against such groups.
Currently, there has been no such indication that the social media giant will be banned in Pakistan in future. Considering the affiliation of millions of Pakistanis with the website, the decision to ban Facebook appears less likely to happen.
