Every year the government urges people not to observe Valentine’s Day with a very absurd reason that it is a part of western tradition. This year it was banned in Islamabad, though the interior ministry later said that they didn’t issue any such orders. If we can celebrate Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and other such occasions to show our love for them on a specific day, then why not celebrate Valentine’s Day? There are a lot of western things in practice in the country. Instead of merely banning such events, the government should focus on the things that are harmful for our community, culture and country.
AISHA BINT NIAZ MORIO
Larkana