KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi on Saturday visited Jamia Darul Uloom Korangi and met prominent Islamic scholar Maulana Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani.
They discussed a wide range of issues of national importance with focus on religious education, youth development and social reform. Hashmi was warmly received by Mufti Taqi Usmani’s son and senior administrators and faculty members of the seminary.
During the meeting, Hashmi and Mufti Taqi Usmani emphasized the need to strengthen character-building of the youth. The Governor praised Jamia Darul Uloom Korangi for its longstanding religious, academic and educational services and lauded Mufti Taqi Usmani’s scholarly contributions.
Mufti Taqi Usmani briefed the Governor on the institution’s educational system, saying the seminary provides religious education alongside Matric, O-Level and A-Level programmes.
He also highlighted the nationwide system under which Wifaq-ul-Madaris examinations are held simultaneously on the same day and at the same time.
During the meeting, Hashmi invited Mufti Taqi Usmani to attend a Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH) conference being organised at Governor House, where he was requested to serve as chief guest. Mufti Taqi Usmani accepted the invitation.
The two also discussed the objectives of the conference and the importance of promoting the teachings and message of the ‘seerat’ of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a means of strengthening religious understanding, moral values and social harmony.
The visit underscored the Sindh government’s engagement with leading religious and educational institutions on matters concerning education, youth development and social welfare.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026