World Book Day is being celebrated all over the world today, where knowledge, research and freedom of expression are paid tribute. However, a worrying aspect has also come to light on this occasion, where like other regions, some books are also subject to government restrictions in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have banned 25 books by author Saeed Asad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to government orders, buying and selling of these books has been declared a crime, and strict measures will be taken to prevent their availability in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to sources, the content of these books was banned, calling them sensitive, but critics are calling this move a ban on freedom of expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is being said that the situation is the same in Indian-administered Kashmir. This issue is not limited to one region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, 25 books on the history of Kashmir were banned in August last year. These books were also removed from the market due to their controversial content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Intellectuals and human rights activists say that book bans create intellectual stagnation in society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to them, finding solutions through dialogue is more effective than suppressing dissenting views.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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