Holysmoke Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Pakistan president Asif Zardari bans jokes ridiculing him Pakistan's president, Asif Zardari, has been accused of suffering from a sense of humour failure after banning jokes ridiculing him. Pakistanis who send jokes about Asif Zardari by text message, email or blog risk being arrested and given a 14-year prison sentence. The country's interior minister, Rehman Malik, announced the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had been asked to trace electronically transmitted jokes that "slander the political leadership of the country" under the new Cyber Crimes Act. Mr Malik, said the move would punish the authors of "ill motivated and concocted stories through emails and text messages against the civilian leadership". The step, which was described by human rights groups as "draconian and authoritarian", came after government was particularly riled by a barrage of caustic jokes being sent to the presidency's official email. Critics have accused the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP), a party that espouses a liberal agenda, of stooping as low as the former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf, who took television broadcasters off air when he faced political opposition. Mr Zardari, the widower of the assassinated former prime minister, Benazir Bhutto, has long courted controversy. During his wife's two tenures he earned the nickname of "Mr 10 per cent" on account of his alleged penchant for demanding kickbacks on government contracts. A former polo-playing playboy, Mr Zardari has proved to be *****ly about what others say of him since he was elected as president by the national parliament a year ago. Most of the criticism stems from his government's inability to address problems such as severe power outages and inflation, and his inability to shake off old allegations of corruption. Mr Zardari's thin-skin when it comes to jokes has forced Pakistanis to find other ways to refer to the president, with nicknames ranging from "dacu" or "bandit" to chief choor, meaning thief. The ban has become the focus of intense television debate in Pakistan, as Mr Zardari's aides have attempted to justify the move using every argument ranging from counter-terrorism concerns to saying that women parliamentarians had received abusive messages. The prime minister, Yusuf Raza Gilani, with whom Mr Zardari has clashed, has distanced himself from the ban saying that it would not be enforced. Mr Zardari's PPP-led government tried to target text messages and emails last month when it levied a new tax on all text messages. The tax was abandoned after it emerged that it would ruin a major source of revenue for Pakistan's five mobile phone companies. As soon as the tax was announced, a text message began making the rounds saying: "The government has imposed a tax on all messages. This means that until now President Zardari was getting abused for free. Now he'll get paid every time someone abuses him!" Zardari jokes: * "Terrorists have kidnapped our beloved Zardari and are demanding $5,000,000 or they will burn him with petrol. Please donate what you can. I have donated five litres." * To commemorate the ascension to the Presidency, Pakistan Post has officially launched a new stamp. But the people of Pakistan are confused which side on the stamp to spit on. * Robber: "Give me all your money!" Zardari: "Don't you know who I am? I am Asif Ali Zardari." Robber: "OK. Give me all my money" http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/5878525/Pakistan-president-Asif-Zardari-bans-jokes-ridiculing-him.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachinism Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 WOW that is ridiculous, now there are going to be even more jokes about him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomainK Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Zardari is a joke. Do you have any idea that for that thread title Zardari can cite you as an offender and ask the Indian government for a deportation? Also, the Interpol will have a file on your name. Never travel to Pakistan ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holysmoke Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Never travel to Pakistan ever. No sh!t, sherlock.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachinism Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Do you have any idea that for that thread title Zardari can cite you as an offender and ask the Indian government for a deportation? Also' date=' the Interpol will have a file on your name. [b']Never travel to Pakistan ever. Like we needed to be told that. Like anyone actually wanted to go there :haha: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterTheVoid Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 * "Terrorists have kidnapped our beloved Zardari and are demanding $5,000,000 or they will burn him with petrol. Please donate what you can. I have donated five litres." * To commemorate the ascension to the Presidency, Pakistan Post has officially launched a new stamp. But the people of Pakistan are confused which side on the stamp to spit on. .... Ouch. Don't hold back :haha: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomainK Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 No sh!t' date=' sherlock..[/quote'] Like we needed to be told that. Like anyone actually wanted to go there :haha: Sometimes truth needs to be reiterated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Huh? Is this some sort of April-Fool’s joke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cндябеяs Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Terrorists have kidnapped our beloved Zardari and are demanding $5,000,000 or they will burn him with petrol. Please donate what you can. I have donated five litres :hysterical::hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4te Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 in b4 holy in jail :(( we'll miss you man :(( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomainK Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 in b4 holy in jail :(( we'll miss you man :(( You will also go to jail as a co-conspirator for replying in this thread. See you in jail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nash Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Zardari ka Farman, Subse pehlay sadar-e-Pakistan, Mulk ko bana do Qabristan, Khatam karo musalman, Dollar hai apna Eman, Or Bush hai Abba jaan, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nash Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 1. Scratch & Win lllllllllllll lllllllllli llllllllri lllllari lllardari “Zardari” Mubarik Ho aapka KUTTA Nikla Hai.\ 2. Long lines A man standing in a long line for food tells the others in the line that he is leaving the line to go to shoot the president. He returns after a few hours and rejoins the line. “Did you manage to kill him“, everyone asks him. “No, that line is longer than this one“, he replies. 3. Robber meets Zardari Robber: “Give me all your money!” Zardari: “Don’t you know who I am? I am Asif Ali Zardari.” Robber: “OK. Give me all my money.” 4. TV anchor announcing: Terrorists have kidnapped our beloved Zardari and are demanding $5,000,000 or they will burn him with petrol. Please donate what you can. I have donated five liters.” 5. Postmaster General announcing To commemorate the ascension to the Presidency, Pakistan Post has officially launched a new stamp. But the people of Pakistan are confused which side on the stamp to spit on. 6. Announcement In Zardari’s official airplane… Mr. President , We are about to land. could you please put Sherry Rehman (former Information minister) in an upright position. Thank you…. 7. Two dogs Upset with Zardari His dog jumped into A dirty sewer Said it’s not fair To live under one roof For dogs two 8. Pakistani meets American Pakistani to American: What do you guys do with thieves? American: We treat them humanely and give them nice food, warm clothes and long jury trials Pakistani: That’s nothing. We give them the presidency. 9. Genie meets Pakistani Genie to Pakistani: Order me my master. What can I do for you? Pakistani to Genie: Bring me all the wealth in the Swiss bank. Genie: My name is Genie, not Zardari. 10. Text message from one Pakistani to another: Zardari is my favorite personality. Zardari is so good looking. Zardari is so cute. Zardari is such an honest man. Zardari is such a very responsible person. I love Zardari. Zardari is such a great leader. I am proud of Zardari… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nash Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 To commemorate the ascension to the Presidency, Pakistan Post has officially launched a new stamp. But the people ok Pakistan are confused about which side to spit on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamy Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 i can help you all escape from jail :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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