Standing Committee to review bill on making Arabic compulsory in schools: Shafqat Mehmood
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Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood. Photo: File
Shafqat Mehmood says the decision to make Arabic compulsory in schools to be sent to NA's standing committee for review
Says govt has no reservations against introducing classical Arabic in schools
Says Qu'ranic teachings are already imparted in schools along with translation at all levels
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood on Tuesday said that the decision to teach the Arabic language in Islamabad schools will be sent for a review to the Standing Committee of the National Assembly.