http://sabbkuch.pk/bbc-documentary-smoking-pakistan/
Women smoking in Pakistan, may not be the last taboo, but it is an assertion by women that they are fed up of being pushed of being constantly pushed around and dominated. Though it is unhealthy yet they are doing so they have had it.
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=women+buying+liquor+in+Pakistan+openly+video&FORM=VIRE3#view=detail&mid=036A7FD871A70F27F13A036A7FD871A70F27F13A
Women know the risks with respect to their behaviour, but the only way they can do is resort extremely shocking behaviour. Internet cafes were fairly popular for dating, but a security camera caught some women some years back being intimate with their boyfriends. That turned into a huge scandal. One or two of them committed suicide for dishonouring the family and should be ashamed of themselves. The parents who lost their daughters, realised the mistake they made. The news of the suicides, had an impact. Parents saw the limitations in policing the activities of their daughters. They know there are certain things they can never prevent or control.
Many things were socially unacceptable like a women showing her face, talking to men who are not related to them. Appearing in public without the burk in itself was at one time horrifying. There was a growing resentment amongst women about the attitude of women.
It was an uphill task for women but they are winning. The village mentality has not gone but it is losing its strength. Much of the mullah community is on the retreat, they are unable to deal with strong assertive women.
The state made a matter of policy to have absolute control and dominate women. But the state realising that it is counterproductive. But it will take sometime for it stop meddling in the affairs of women.
Officials travel abroad see women there and remain very quiet about everything they see and hear.The sheer hypocrisiy is that they do not women to enjoy the same freedom in Pakistan.
Women smoking in Pakistan, may not be the last taboo, but it is an assertion by women that they are fed up of being pushed of being constantly pushed around and dominated. Though it is unhealthy yet they are doing so they have had it.
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=women+buying+liquor+in+Pakistan+openly+video&FORM=VIRE3#view=detail&mid=036A7FD871A70F27F13A036A7FD871A70F27F13A
Women know the risks with respect to their behaviour, but the only way they can do is resort extremely shocking behaviour. Internet cafes were fairly popular for dating, but a security camera caught some women some years back being intimate with their boyfriends. That turned into a huge scandal. One or two of them committed suicide for dishonouring the family and should be ashamed of themselves. The parents who lost their daughters, realised the mistake they made. The news of the suicides, had an impact. Parents saw the limitations in policing the activities of their daughters. They know there are certain things they can never prevent or control.
Many things were socially unacceptable like a women showing her face, talking to men who are not related to them. Appearing in public without the burk in itself was at one time horrifying. There was a growing resentment amongst women about the attitude of women.
It was an uphill task for women but they are winning. The village mentality has not gone but it is losing its strength. Much of the mullah community is on the retreat, they are unable to deal with strong assertive women.
The state made a matter of policy to have absolute control and dominate women. But the state realising that it is counterproductive. But it will take sometime for it stop meddling in the affairs of women.
Officials travel abroad see women there and remain very quiet about everything they see and hear.The sheer hypocrisiy is that they do not women to enjoy the same freedom in Pakistan.
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It was 46 years ago when General Zia had taken over Pakistan, he had introduced his version of Islam which damaged an entire generation with his rule, Those existed prior to his reign knew he was using Islam as an excuse to extend his hold on power. That generation began to hate Islam instead of being fanatical followers. A group called Ex-Muslims of North America. Zias version Islam destroyed any support for Islam.
Zia destroyed the cultural growth of Pakistan. Whatever progress was made was stalled. But it has rebounded with a revenge. Pakistan is resume its political. and cultural growth in ways were never seteen before. The mullahs will go back in hiding, many will shave off their beards so that they are not pelted by stones. These people have exploited Islam for their personal gain
It was 46 years ago when General Zia had taken over Pakistan, he had introduced his version of Islam which damaged an entire generation with his rule, Those existed prior to his reign knew he was using Islam as an excuse to extend his hold on power. That generation began to hate Islam instead of being fanatical followers. A group called Ex-Muslims of North America. Zias version Islam destroyed any support for Islam.
Zia destroyed the cultural growth of Pakistan. Whatever progress was made was stalled. But it has rebounded with a revenge. Pakistan is resume its political. and cultural growth in ways were never seteen before. The mullahs will go back in hiding, many will shave off their beards so that they are not pelted by stones. These people have exploited Islam for their personal gain
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