Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pervez Khattak agreed to the proposal for the formation of Islamic ideology council at provincial level and hinted at re-visiting the entire curriculum in consultation with Ulema of all schools of thoughts. He assured that the recommendations and the proposals of the Ulema would be given practical shape adding that the provincial government within its powers would make legislation if necessary.
Pervez Khattak said that under the 31(2) section of the constitution, the federal and provincial governments were bound to make legislation to mould the laws in consonance with Islamic injunctions. It was mandatory for the governments to promote Islamic teachings and make all out efforts in this regard but unfortunately the previous governments paid no heed to it.
He was addressing press conference called on short notice after receiving a delegation of Muttahida Ulema Board at Chief Minister House Peshawar. The Chief Minister said his government was going all out for improved educational system putting it on Islamic lines. He said the government formed Muttahida Ulema Board for the first time in the history of the province. The provincial government had made legislation against interest and corrupt practices and incorporated the Islamic injunctions, Khatm-e-Nabuwwat of last Prophet hood, Nazra Quran and Quran with translation in the syllabus at the primary, elementary, secondary and higher secondary levels.
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