France on Saturday banned Israel´s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his “unspeakable” behavior targeting activists from a flotilla to Gaza who were detained by his police force. “As of today, Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from entering French territory. This decision follows his unspeakable actions toward French and European citizens who were passengers on […]
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Wifaqul Madaris bans seminaries from collecting funds for convocations
Wifaq ul Madaris al-Arabia Pakistan, the federation of Islamic seminaries, has barred both boys and girls madaris from collecting money from students for annual convocation ceremonies. In a letter issued to the administrations of seminaries across the country, the federation noted that annual events are usually held under the titles Khatm-e-Bukhari and Takmeel-e-Hifz-ul-Quran. However, it […]
Punjab government bans use of loudspeaker to curb hate speech
Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired the seventh consecutive meeting on law & order to review peace and security measures being taken in the province in which Punjab Government devised a new strategic direction for effective enforcement of law by approving strict measures and prompt actions to ensure public order. It has imposed a […]
Punjab bans vehicles without green stickers after Nov 15
The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an immediate ban on vehicles without green stickers effective after November 15. The move comes as part of the government’s intensified campaign to combat rising air pollution in the provincial capital. According to Environment DG Dr Imran Hamid Sheikh, exhaust testing has been made mandatory for all […]
Lebanese town bans Muslims from buying, renting property
The case of Hadat, a once-Christian Lebanese town that bars Muslims from buying or renting property, has sparked a national outcry. It reflects the country’s rapidly changing demographic make-up against the backdrop of deep-rooted sectarian divisions that once erupted into a 15-year civil war that left more than 100,000 people dead. Lebanese Christian communities feel […]
In Greece, smoking is alive and kicking despite bans
When George Balafoutis returned home from New York two years ago, he was shocked to see what little impact nearly a decade of anti-smoking laws had made on stubbing out Greece’s favourite guilty pleasure. It was then that Balafoutis, now 38, decided to build a website dedicated to informing non-smokers where they could enjoy a […]