Faith Goes Pop
What do monkey crotches and Jesus Christ have in common? They’re both among the almost 2,000 words and phrases that have been banned from mobile phones in Pakistan.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has ordered mobile phone companies in the country to forbid the sending or receiving of text messages that contain Urdu and English words such as “intercourse,” “period,” “condom,” and “flatulence.” Oh, and “hostage.” So if you live in Islamabad and want to text your doctor about those menstrual cramps, you should probably schedule an in-person appointment.
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