Senate approves bill to make Arabic compulsory in educational institutions in Islamabad
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Per the bill, Arabic should be taught from grade 1-5
From classes 6-11, Arabic grammar should be taught, says bill
PML-N's Javed Abbasi moved the bill in the Senate
ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday approved a bill to make the Arabic language compulsory in primary and secondary educational institutions across Islamabad.
The bill, moved by PML-N's Javed Abbasi, said that the language should be taught from grade 1-5, while students of classes 6-11 should also learn Arabic grammar.
The minister will ensure the implementation of the bill within six months, the bill's text said.