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No more Indian Soaps in Afghanistan? What a tradegy.

by NAM (reposted)
Originally From New America Media

Tuesday, March 4, 2008 : Afghanistan’s Islamic Council of Scholars is trying to ban Indian soap operas from being aired in the country because the council believes the shows promote un-Islamic behavior, according to the San Francisco Chronicle
... The Afghani people are leading tough lives, so there’s no harm for them to watch a soap opera as an hour’s escape from the real world. And whereas most soap operas are dramatic romance stories, there are also Indian comedy shows too that can bring a good laugh to people. The Islamic Council needs to focus on more immediate, important issues in the country than worrying about a few soaps corrupting the society. – Maahum Chaudhry

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