Hairdressers in Pakistan say no to French and English beards

Peshawar - The hair dressers body chief said those who want such styles should not 'visit our salons.'

Hairdressers in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province have imposed a ban in their shops on stylish French and English beard and haircuts, terming it un-Islamic.
Speaking at a news conference in Peshawar yesterday, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Sulemani Hair Dressers Association president Sharif Kahlo said over 2,00,000 hairdressers were members of his organisation in parts of the province and they would strictly follow the decision, Dawn reported.
"We are Muslims and will follow the teachings of Islam. Those who want French and English cut of hair and beard should not visit our salons," he said.
In response to a question, he ruled out the impression that there were any threats or pressure on them and said the decision was taken by the association without any pressure.
He said the hairdressers, after a detailed discussion with Islamic scholars, decided to ban stylish beards.
Adil Khan, the association's general secretary, said that another group of hairdressers was spreading rumours that the decision would give a wrong message to the foreigners, especially the Chinese living in Pakistan in connection with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
"Our decision is purely in accordance with the teachings of Islam and will not have any impact on foreigners," he said, adding that association was an independent body which took its decision on its own.

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