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This from todays newspaper

Shabab-e-Milli warns of dire consequences over New Year celebrations

KARACHI: Shabab-e-Milli, a wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, has threatened the provincial administration and owners of five star hotels and restaurants in Karachi of dire consequences if they allowed “vulgar” celebrations in lieu of New Year. “We have requested the owners of hotels, motels and restaurants to refrain from Kharafaat (vulgar activities) during the holy month of Muharram, otherwise the Shabab-e-Milli’s baton force will not hesitate in taking necessary steps”, said Milli President Muhammad Yousaf Munir. Speaking at a press conference held in Idara Noor-e-Haq, Munir said, “We have requested the government to close all routes leading towards Seaview as well as close the wine shops. People buying wine should be arrested and given strict punishment.” He further warned, “If the administration will not comply with our request and vulgarity is seen in the name of New Year celebration, the government will be responsible for any situation.” He urged the youth and citizens to focus on praying rather then indulging in such useless festivities. staff report

And then we wonder why. If these self appointed guardians of morals are allowed to get away with threatening life and property, why are we surprised when our leaders are allowed to escape accountability? And why the world can find links back to us wherever anything goes wrong.

Long live this republic and a happy new year!