This measure is not the first of its kind. In January, Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik "directed the authorities to block websites and [texts] 'propagating an anti-Islam agenda'." And now, part of the magic list, from a sidebar in the same link as this report: Athlete's foot Flatulence Jesus Christ Monkey crotch Back door Bewaquf (foolish) Bakwaas (nonsense) Wuutang (a presumed reference to American rap group the Wu-Tang Clan) The claim might be made that "Jesus Christ" was banned to ensure "respect." But the ban would have a unique and disproportionate potential impact on Christian users. You can't make this stuff up, but the war on free speech is never held up by reason or practicality. "Pakistan telecoms authority to block 'obscene' texts," from BBC News, People will find plenty of ways around the ban: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15772292
Welcome to the Various Islamic Apartheid states, tough its well known Porkistan is among the top abusers of religious freedom.
