Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Kohat district has banned the celebration of Valentine’s Day, according to a notification issued by the Nazim of Kohat District Government.
Celebration of any events, sale of Valentine’s Day cards and paraphernalia has also been banned across the district.
The notification issued by the district administration also added that action will be taken against violators, and instructed police officials to ensure that the directive is enforced.
The notification was issued to District Police Officer (DPO) Kohat from the office of the Nazim, Kohat.
The DPO has been asked to instruct his subordinates to enforce the ban.
Valentine’s Day celebrations have been banned as it is against Shariah, quoted the district Nazim.
