Pakistani Taliban ban tight and thin clothes during Ramadan

Image
Press Trust of India Peshawar
Last Updated : Jul 13 2013 | 7:05 PM IST
A Pakistani Taliban group today banned the use of "tight or thin" clothes both for men and women in the holy month of Ramadan and warned of one month imprisonment for not fasting.
The Ramadan code of conduct guidelines was issued in a pamphlet after the Mullah Nazir Taliban Group held a Shura meeting in Wana headquarters of South Waziristan Agency.
Tight or thin clothes have been banned for both men and women during the holy month, the pamphlet stated.
"We warn the shopkeepers and tailors with severe punishments (for violating the rule).
"Fine up to Rs 50,000 would be imposed on those found guilty," the pamphlet read.
It was also declared by the extremists that anyone found not fasting during Ramadan would be imprisoned for the entire month.
The militants also outlawed the selling of articles of fireworks during the month.
Taliban said that the code of conduct was endorsed by the central Shura in a special meeting.
Mullah Nazir group is a pro-Pakistan militants outfit or the so-called "good Taliban", as they only fight the Western troops in Afghanistan.
Their founding leader Mullah Nazir was killed in US drone attack in January 2013.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jul 13 2013 | 7:05 PM IST

Next Story