Islamabad: The head of Pakistan’s top clerical body has issued a clarification after widespread criticism over his decision to use virtual private networks (VPNs) to deem restricted online content as “un-Islamic”. He said on Monday that the service was anti-Islamic if it was used to endanger national security, blaspheme or defame people.
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Allama Ragib Naeemi, chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), which advises the government on religious issues, sparked controversy on Friday by issuing a decree saying that the use of VPNs was un-Islamic. Many religious leaders and digital media experts have questioned the order. However, he revised his statement in an interview with Geo News program Geo Pakistan. He said: “Whether it is a registered VPN or an unregistered VPN, if you try to access an indecent or immoral website, you will make comments that defame your character, endanger national security, or commit various profanities through it.” However, , he clarified that there is no harm if it is used to educate, communicate or convey a positive message.
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“It doesn’t hurt if you sign up for a VPN and engage in positive activity or positive criticism,” Naimi said. “Since the user’s location remains private (within the VPN), this information cannot be obtained,” Naimi said. About who works where. So, when we talk about these technical issues, it is actually the activity that determines whether it is Islamic or non-Islamic. “(language)
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