Closing down Illegal Seminaries
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Capital Development Authority (CDA) has started issuing notices to seminaries (madrassahs) operating illegally in Islamabad territory. Reportedly, there are a total of 260 seminaries of which 15 are operating illegally. According to CDA officials, some of these illegal seminaries are spreading hatred against the government and the army, and are promoting extremism. It's never too late to mend!
CDA doesn't let a citizen change the design of one's house by an inch without its prior approval. What has CDA been doing for all these years right from the laying down of foundations of these seminaries to their construction and functioning? Was it the fear of reaction or some officials have been pocketing money to keep their eyes closed. It's worth finding out as to how many such seminaries are operating illegally all over Pakistan. It's equally relevant to find out as to how many of the seminaries operating legally are also involved in spreading hatred and promoting extremism. And, last but not the least, as to how many of these madrassahs are serving as the training grounds for would be taliban.
CDA doesn't let a citizen change the design of one's house by an inch without its prior approval. What has CDA been doing for all these years right from the laying down of foundations of these seminaries to their construction and functioning? Was it the fear of reaction or some officials have been pocketing money to keep their eyes closed. It's worth finding out as to how many such seminaries are operating illegally all over Pakistan. It's equally relevant to find out as to how many of the seminaries operating legally are also involved in spreading hatred and promoting extremism. And, last but not the least, as to how many of these madrassahs are serving as the training grounds for would be taliban.
Labels: Madrasahs, Seminaries, War on Terror
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