KARACHI: Books banned

Published August 17, 2008

KARACHI, Aug 16: Sindh Home Department has, under section 99-A Cr.PC, banned some books containing objectionable and inflammatory religious material against the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) which tantamount to outraging religious feelings of Muslims.

The banned books are: Ahmadiat Yani Haqiqi Islam, Deeni Maloomat Ka Bunyadi Nisab, Durr-e-Sameen and Mohabbat Ke Mulk Ki Badashahat, Seerat Masih Maood Ki Philosophy Aur Maarfat.—APP

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