In fact, the Pakistani Taliban organization hates music so much, they have not only banned commuters from listening to music in their cars, but they have also banned musical ringtones for all phones in the tribal areas of the country. In other news, you can get cell phone service in tribal areas of Pakistan. Which leaves me wondering why, exactly, I can't get my phone to work in certain areas of New York.
Maulvi Faqir Muhammad, who is a spokesman for the group called Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, said anyone violating the laws would be punished under Islamic laws, though he did not specify what the specific punishment would be.
The group has recently stepped back from peace negotiations with the Pakistani government, and has been flexing its might since. Recently, they have also demanded men grow proper beards within two months, and are finding new ways to enforce Islamic law, also known as Shariah.
Because they generally look down on music, it is no shock that they would also be against musical ringtones. Still, it's a shame that people have to live under such oppressive rules.
