English Council Flys Pakistani Flag but Refuses to Fly Israeli Flag

An English Council has caused anger and controversy by what appears to be the use of double standards.

Bury Council, Greater Manchester has flown the Pakistani Flag for some years now on Pakistam Independence Day. Recently the Council were requested to fly the Israeli Flag on "Yom Ha'atzmaut", this request was refused.

This was reported by the Jewish Chronicle. Miss Solomon range the Council and said "I quite innocently rang the council, after I heard about the Pakistani flag, to see if they would also fly one for Israel. We want to celebrate the Jewish people getting a state and share that with the whole community. But flying only one flag is not just insulting to the Jewish community, but also the Indian community, whose country's independence is celebrated on the same day as Pakistan's. They are offending other ethnic communities too. It's either all or nothing," she added.

The Council have promised to review their flag display policy but this will be after Yom Ha'atzmaut on May 10. Read the full article at http://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/47276/israeli-flag-refusal-angers-bury-jews



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Cricket - India vs Pakistan - ICC World Cup, Mohali,India 30th March 2011

The Mother of all cricket battles happens this Wednesday (30th March) in Mohali, India.

India take on Pakistan at the Mohali Cricket ground in the Semi-Final of the ICC Cricket World Cup. But what part will flags play? Well to both the Indian and Pakistani supporters, flags are an important part of the national patriotism.


Here are some images of fans waving their flags:
An Indian fan waving his flag with pride at the Mohali training ground.