Only 3 to 4pc Madaris directly or indirectly involved in terror activities: Asif

Recent PostOnly 3 to 4pc Madaris directly or indirectly involved in terror activities:...

Only 3 to 4pc Madaris directly or indirectly involved in terror activities: Asif

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that there are only three to four percent Madaris about which the government has evidence that they are directly or indirectly involved in terrorist activities.

   

His statement came in response to adjournment motions submitted in the Senate and the National Assembly against the Information Minister Pervaiz Rasheed’s statement about religious Madaris.

On May 3, the information minister while addressing a national conference in Karachi described the seminaries as ‘centres of ignorance and illiteracy.’

In response, the religious groups belonging to the Deobandi school of thought protested against Pervaiz Rasheed’s remarks about seminaries while the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl’s (JUI-F) Maulana Ata-ur-Rehman moved an adjournment motion in the Senate.

On a point of order in the National Assembly on Tuesday, the defence minister told the House that a campaign against the information minister has been launched by some religious circles due to misunderstanding of his statement regarding religious seminaries. He said that such campaign is a result of a violent thinking.

The minister said that there are over 20,000 religious seminaries that are doing a great service and providing education and lodging and boarding facilities to the students.

Khawaja Asif said that adjournment motions were moved in both the House but after statement by the information minister in the Senate yesterday, the matter has been settled.

Mati
Mati
Mati-Ullah is the Online Editor For DND. He is the real man to handle the team around the Country and get news from them and provide to you instantly.

Must read

Recent News

President stresses need to further strengthen Pak-UK trade & economic ties

0
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan and the United Kingdom enjoy cordial relations, rooted in history and shared legacy, which...

President Zardari for developing Pakistan’s Gems and Jewellery Sector

0
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for focusing on the development of the Gems and Jewellery Sector of the Country, saying that...

PM Shahbaz Sharif visits Naval Headquarters

0
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif along with the Federal Ministers visited the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad.Upon arrival, the prime minister was welcomed...

Envoy Albert Khorev proposes export of Halal meat from Pakistan to Russia

0
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev engaged in discussions with the Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, aiming to enhance...

Interbank Dollar Rate Today in Pakistan – 28 March 2024

0
Interbank Exchange Rates in Pakistan The Interbank Closing Exchange Rate in Pakistan has been issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for March 28,...
Advertisement