SIALKOT: The graffiti eulogising the militant outfit based in parts of Syria and Iraq, Daish or Islamic State, has emerged on the shutters of shops and walls in the Chawinda city.

Several traders told police they were alerted on Wednesday morning that someone had sprayed and written pro-Daish slogan like ‘Daish Zindabad’ on their shops.

Shopkeepers joined by passerby looked at the graffiti in an utter shock.

They alerted the police which inspected the scene and arranged paint to erase the writing. Police officials said stern legal action would be taken against the people involved in the illegal practice.

Published in Dawn, December 18th, 2014

Opinion

Editorial

Hasty transition
Updated 05 May, 2024

Hasty transition

Ostensibly, the aim is to exert greater control over social media and to gain more power to crack down on activists, dissidents and journalists.
One small step…
05 May, 2024

One small step…

THERE is some good news for the nation from the heavens above. On Friday, Pakistan managed to dispatch a lunar...
Not out of the woods
05 May, 2024

Not out of the woods

PAKISTAN’S economic vitals might be showing some signs of improvement, but the country is not yet out of danger....
Rigging claims
Updated 04 May, 2024

Rigging claims

The PTI’s allegations are not new; most elections in Pakistan have been controversial, and it is almost a given that results will be challenged by the losing side.
Gaza’s wasteland
04 May, 2024

Gaza’s wasteland

SINCE the start of hostilities on Oct 7, Israel has put in ceaseless efforts to depopulate Gaza, and make the Strip...
Housing scams
04 May, 2024

Housing scams

THE story of illegal housing schemes in Punjab is the story of greed, corruption and plunder. Major players in these...