Govt to increase madrassa boards
The government has also decided to increase the number of madrassas
Students at a seminary solve annual examination papers. PHOTO: FILE
LAHORE:
In order to streamline the education system of religious schools of thought, the federal government has decided to increase the number of boards for the affiliation and representation of madrassas.
While the government’s move is being hailed by various religious circles, it has also been opposed by the existing federations of madrassas.
Currently, there are five federations of religious schools in Pakistan. These include the Wifaqul Madarisul Arabia (Deobandi school of thought), Tanzeemul Madaris Ahl-e-Sunnat Pakistan, Wifaqul Madaris Al-shia, the Wifaqul Madaris Salafia and Rabta-ul-Madaris (Jamaat-e-Islami).