Captain's remarks.

Byline: Aamir Aqil - Lahore

THE Holy Quran clearly forbids Muslims from ridiculing fellow human beings or humiliating them or hurting their feelings on the basis of their cast, creed, religion, colour.

Unfortunately, it is a common practice in our society that we make fun of others without giving it a second thought. The latest example of this is the racist remarks by our cricket team's captain.

Without an iota of doubt, I feel that Sarfaraz Ahmed must be punished for his irresponsible attitude and behaviour so that it becomes a lesson for the people of Pakistan.

Back in the '90s during the oath-taking ceremony of a newly elected parliament, a respected member of the National Assembly from the minorities stood up on a point of order. Another member of parliament from the opposition said something extremely...