09 June 2009

Dressed to (be) kill(ed)

Militants had also warned people to stop wearing clothing they consider un-Islamic.

Two weeks ago, a representative of a medical company was beaten for wearing a certain kind of shirt in the city. Following the incident, doctors at various hospitals stopped wearing them.

Some banks advised employees to wear shalwar qameez, the traditional dress.

Militants have also warned nurses at hospitals and medical centers to wear veils. Following the threats, many girls have started wearing veils and burqas to school.
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