Lahore's Christian community expresses concern over PA concert ban

Bishop of Lahore says ban is a violation of educational rights.

LAHORE: The Bishop of Lahore, Dr Alexander John Malik has joined the chorus from artists and various sections of the civil society in expressing their concern over the resolution passed by the Punjab Assembly banning on musical concerts in all educational institutes.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Lahore Diocese, Church of Pakistan, he said that the ban will serve to hamper recreational activities for students.

Calling the ban a violation of educational rights, the Bishop said the ban will stand to violate opportunities for the cultural recreation of students. He also stressed that the implementation of the ban may force students to engage in 'negative activities' including the use of narcotics.