Pakistan Bans Barbie for its LGBTQ Themes

Pakistan has decided to ban ‘Barbie’ temporarily because of its LGBTQ themes. With many religious elements in this Islamic nation opposing it, Pakistan’s Punjab Censor Board has put a temporary ban on ‘Barbie’ for its “objectionable content.”

The ban on the movie will be lifted if the “objectionable content” is removed from the movie, reported Pakistan Daily. The film may be released later after the censor board reviews a revised copy of the movie. It may take some days.

Some other Islamic nations like UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Iran, and Saudi Arabia have banned ‘Barbie’ because of the pro-LGBTQ content.

Russia, Vietnam, and the Philippines have also banned the movie.

Russia temporarily banned the film alleging that it is “promoting a consumerist attitude among infants”. Vietnam and the Philippines banned it due to its depiction of the Nine Dash Line which these countries say violates their sovereignty as a depiction of this line, strengthens China’s claims in the South China Sea over which these nations have outright rejected China’s claims.