The Karachi Electricity Supply Company (KESC) has reportedly obtained a fatwa [religious decree] from 12 senior Islamic scholars against the theft of electricity. Kalsoom at Changing Up Pakistan [1] writes in this post [2] how the idea of a major corporation using religious fatwas to give religious legitimacy to their cause is a little ironic.
Pakistan: The power of the Fatwa
· Written by Aparna Ray
Categories: South Asia, Pakistan, Economics & Business, Environment, Religion