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Reforming Pakistan's Madrassas

In recent years. there have been increasing attempts to reform Pakistan’s much-maligned religious schools, known as madrassas. At a conference in Islamabad, WPR contributor Mustafa Qadri spoke to religious scholars and teachers about their attempts to broaden the pedagogical scope of Pakistan’s seminaries. The program, funded by the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy, based in Washington, seeks to promote scientific and social disciplines, critical thinking among students, and foster dialogue among the different Muslim sects in Pakistan.

Part I