Express Tribune cartoon angers Christians

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 26 October 2018

A cartoon published in The Express Tribune has drawn significant backlash from the Christian community for its controversial imagery. Critics demand an apology from the newspaper and call for greater sensitivity towards minority sentiments.

Summary

ISLAMABAD – A cartoon on the increase in power tariff published Friday in The Express Tribune has angered the Christian community.

The cartoon shows two men nailed to lamp posts like a crucifix.

Glenn Miranda posted the cartoon on Facebook and wondered why such images that hurt the sentiments of Christians are used.

“Some high ups of our community must take up this matter strongly with the government, urging not to use such images, which raise anger and frustration amongst the Minorities of Pakistan,” Miranda commented.

Sabiha Mohammad, another Facebook user, commented: “You can forgive them but they should be made aware otherwise it might be repeated.”

Journalist Gabriel D’Souza saw it as totally unethical and demanded that the newspaper apologize. “It shows that the cartoonist has no respect for other religions. It is condemnable. It has hurt the sentiments of the Christians.”

KEY POINTS:

• Cartoon depicts men nailed to lamp posts, resembling a crucifix.
• Glenn Miranda and others express outrage over the cartoon's insensitivity.
• Calls for the government to address the use of such hurtful imagery.
• Journalist Gabriel D'Souza criticizes the cartoon as unethical.
• The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding freedom of expression in Pakistan.