Report: ANI
ISLAMABAD — Chairman of Pakistan Awaami Quwat Party Khakan Waheed Khawaja has said that if his party comes to power, Quranic education will be made mandatory up to Grade 12, including compulsory learning of the translation of the Holy Quran.
He expressed these views while addressing a ceremony held to welcome new members into the party. Vice Chairman of Union Council 26, Pambar Taran, Raja Shafaqat, and prominent journalist Abrar Mustafa announced their joining of the Pakistan Awami Quwwat Party.
Several delegations also met the party chairman, including one led by Tauqeer Asif Raja and Amjad Alvi.
Khakan Waheed Khawaja also visited Emblems Higher Secondary School, Satellite Town, on the invitation of its Principal, educationist and researcher Colonel (retd) Murtaza Ali Shah. The principal briefed him about the school's curriculum, educational environment and teaching system.
Speaking on the occasion, Abrar Mustafa and Raja Shafaqat said they had joined the party after reviewing its policies, narrative and manifesto, and would play their role in strengthening the party.
Khakan Waheed Khawaja said his party would introduce an education system that is accessible to all and incorporates modern sciences, while giving special importance to Quranic education.
