Dr. Manzoor Ahmad
Dr. Manzoor Ahmad is the Rector of the International Islamic University, Islamabad. His writings for Criterion Quarterly are: Education in Pakistan: Some Reflections Some Reflections on Islam and Governance
Education in Pakistan: Some Reflections
By Dr. Manzoor Ahmad[1] Abstract. The education system in Pakistan is in shambles. Centralization, commercialization and bureaucratic interference etc., have stultified the development of proper education. Seats of learning, particularly universities, must be given complete autonomy so that merit-based decisions that promote learning are promoted and implemented. Furthermore, “the relationship between our religio-social culture and
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Some Reflections on Islam and Governance
The tolerance level for a rational discussion on any topic relating to Islam has never been so minimal as it is now. Admitted that during the course of Muslim history certain rulers made a divergence from the official doctrine punishable, but the punishment was accorded by the state. As for today, groups of self righteous
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