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PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Textbook Board has decided to incorporate anti-corruption slogans into the textbooks in the light of the Holy Quran, Hadith and wise sayings to create awareness of the evil of corruption in society, according to sources.
They said that some verses of the Holy Quran insisting on the unity among Muslims would also be inscribed on the inner titles of the textbooks for grade-1 to 12th.
They said that the KPTBB had taken this decision with the consultation of the National Accountability Bureau and Directorate of Curricula and Teachers Education.
The sources said that around 100 messages against corruption had been compiled by the board officials from the Holy Quran, Hadith and wise sayings.
A complete verse of Sura-i-Hujrat had been selected in which Almighty Allah insists on the Muslims to be united, they said. The decision would be implemented from the academic year 2015-16 commencing from coming April.
Decision to be implemented in coming April
The NAB had floated the idea of incorporating slogans against corruption into the textbooks while Jamaat-i-Islami had suggested verses from the Holy Quran about unity among Muslims for the purpose.
The sources said that the anti-corruption slogans would sensitise the students to corruption in their early age and inform them that corruption was an evil in the society.
The slogans would also sensitise the teachers and parents of the students. A slogan “we want peace” was incorporated into the textbooks by the previous government when Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was engulfed by militancy.
They said that the verses about unity among Muslims would help reduce the widening gap between different schools of thought in the society. It would also help in reducing hatred among different sects.
The sources said that slogans concerning national integrity and cohesion were also part of the campaign to be launched through textbooks.
When contacted for comments, a senior official in the civil secretariat told Dawn that the initiative of anti-corruption slogans in textbooks would help in creating awareness among the students. However, he said that corruption couldn’t be eliminated through such initiatives.
He said that the bureaucrats were highly qualified people and their appointments were made after tough competition on the provincial and federal level, but many of them were involved in corruption. He said that all the bureaucrats and government officials were well aware that corruption was an evil in the society, but despite that they had not stopped misuse of their powers.
Published in Dawn, October 19th, 2014
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Oct 19, 2014 09:45am
What about non muslims? Muslims want equal rights where they are in minority and do opposite where they are in majority.
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Oct 19, 2014 09:46am
A religion of peace but yet so much hate runs through the very people we follow.
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Oct 19, 2014 09:47am
A good and positive step.
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Oct 19, 2014 09:52am
Excellent news! Well done KPK!
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Oct 19, 2014 09:56am
First learn and practice these verses yourself then try to teach children. Otherwise they have no influence if kids see terror, corruption and lies all around them.
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Oct 19, 2014 10:02am
I may not agree with JI on most of their actions, but this is a good initiative. This might not stop current corrupt actions, but these children might grow up to have an anti-corruption mindset. To stop corruption in the future. It is much better than teaching children how to hate the infidels and be violent
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Oct 19, 2014 10:12am
"Religion is the opium of the people"This statement fits totally in this context.What we need is food,shelter and security,but politicians are giving us religion and a false sense of hope that you will get everything but only in heaven,not here.
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Oct 19, 2014 10:19am
Actually in terms of economic and intellectual competition with india,these kinds of steps are inturn helping Indians,thank you K-P please implement such steps all over Pakistan.
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Oct 19, 2014 10:20am
Amazing work done. I can see Naya KPK rise. I congragulate PTI, JI, NAB and all others who initiated this step. Quran also speaks about equal justice to Non-muslims. Stay Calm, In sha Allah, Justice will be given to all.
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Oct 19, 2014 10:36am
@Left very well said. And to those people who appreciate this as a positive sigh and would think it will change the mind set of youth and the future generation of Pakistan. No. Huge example Pakistan ka matalab kya has it change the mind of Pakistanis.
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Oct 19, 2014 10:40am
Good job. Thousands of catholic schools and jewish schools in North America have their religious curriculum. Our country was formed on the basis of Islam ( otherwise we were good to stay with Hindus in united India) not on secularism. To add anti-corruption verses from Quran and Hadith would help a new generation practice what we believe in. As a nation we should not be ashamed of propagating Islam, practicing Islam and implementing Islam. It is my understanding that Allah looks at our effort and not the outcome.
Non-Muslims should not worry as out belief is that teachings of quran are not only for Muslims. I live near a catholic school in North America and my children were refused admission. I had no problem. It is their right
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Oct 19, 2014 10:42am
@Lefty:"What about non muslims?"
Well the Hindoos have their loathyhsome Caste System...keep it.
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Oct 19, 2014 10:44am
Do good deeds.Probably one of the most common command mentioned in the Quran.
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Oct 19, 2014 10:49am
This is the first right step against fighting corruption in KP and should be followed by all other 3 provinces also as it's a nationwide problem. The students should be given upto 10 extra marks to effectively convey the same message to their family members, neighbours or any other connected people by practically setting an example which should be verified by the school authorities to determine the marks to be given. In case of a fake claim upto 10 minus marks should be given as punishment.
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Oct 19, 2014 10:49am
For the corrupt bureaucrats (so called highly qualified people) I suggest harsh punishment ....
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Oct 19, 2014 10:56am
And we shall always remain in middle ages.time to get more science into our curriculum and abandon regressive mindset
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Oct 19, 2014 10:58am
Why not teach about tolerance?
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Oct 19, 2014 11:16am
@Lefty You are correct, this sounds like to conspiracy to only force Muslims to end corruption, They must believe that only Muslims are corrupt. I am with you on this issue
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Oct 19, 2014 11:17am
We should make our kids yearn and dream for corruption free and prosperous Pakistan, indeed not all dreams come true but nothing realizes if we don't even hope for better or believe that we deserve better, we should ingrain positive messages in the minds of our kids, they deserve a better future, once they will believe in it then they will work for it , it is a good step!
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Oct 19, 2014 11:31am
A positive step indeed...
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Oct 19, 2014 11:37am
@being human
How so?
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Oct 19, 2014 11:44am
@being human Who is in economic and intellectual competition with India? You must be an Indian to think Pakistanis live and breath India 24/7. We are actually thinking just now, where did India come from in this news item?
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Oct 19, 2014 11:50am
well done sir imran khan its time we turn back to muslims by our character not like by names as today
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Oct 19, 2014 11:50am
well done sir imran khan its time we turn back to muslims by our character not like by names as today
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Oct 19, 2014 11:51am
It is indeed a good step forward, however, without practicals projects for students and teachers, there will be no effect...It is easily observable that verses and hadiths are frequently quoted but rarely practiced......therefore, they also need to incorporate mandatory projects works, for example help people, neighbourhood etc...and handing in the written report in Islamiat, and mini census like activities for social studies in the chapters of population..
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Oct 19, 2014 11:52am
@Ayaz How about charging the corrupt under Blasphemy law?
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Oct 19, 2014 12:23pm
greatest step there ever could be. religion is integral part of life. and islam teaches us to treat non muslim equally so if anyone wants non muslim to be treated equally then let islam flourish.
and i hope few secular minded people dont oppose this, because when it happens muslim go extreme, which is obviously wrong too. but push the muslim towards the corner. then they will fight back.
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Oct 19, 2014 12:54pm
Good initiative. Pakistanis place teachings of Quran and Sunnah at a very high level. And teaching children from such a small age, will In Sha Allah play its part in eradicating corruption.
However the government in specific and the society in general should take more initiatives in eradicating corruption from our society.
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Oct 19, 2014 12:54pm
@Haider Rehman had the West been fanatic about their religion then they would have not reached where they are now? And this is the exact difference which will lead India far ahead of Pakistan and which it is already now.
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Oct 19, 2014 12:59pm
Here goes Kp in lead in Education, it is time around we need to look at decades old text books of the kids, with almost 70years since Pakistan was born we better include history of leaders of Pakistan starting from Jinnah, Bhutto, Zia, Musharaff, Benazir and Nawaz, this will not only give them awareness but would also build tolerance in our next generation. Leaders should be regarded for their positive contributions and must mention their unsuccessfull attempt to do few things, after all good or bad they were our leaders!!! we must have attitude to accept everyone, this is for strong Pakistan tomorrow. INSHALLAH!!!!
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Oct 19, 2014 12:59pm
wise thinking. But also need to create economic conditions where a plumber, policeman, carpenter etc can make both ends meet easily. How to do it is a very tough ask!!!
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Oct 19, 2014 01:00pm
The united so called ummah is doing a bang on job in Syria and Iraq.
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Oct 19, 2014 01:05pm
@Lefty I doubt there are any non muslims there to protest. Most of the students are Muslims.
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Oct 19, 2014 02:14pm
@A Ahmed you means the minorities which you have already decimated.
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Oct 19, 2014 02:34pm
@Farrukh,you live in a secular country and justify the implementation of religious curriculum?
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Oct 19, 2014 02:40pm
Useless step.
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Oct 19, 2014 02:44pm
Many Kids Are not very friendly with books ,pls make them understand some most important laws of country, specially to minorities
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Oct 19, 2014 02:49pm
We do not want Mullah Islam. Islam asks unity amongst Muslims to do good including fighting for all human beings' rights. These Islamic parties are not much different from Taliban. The people should know who they elect or they will suffer the consequences as happening right now. Allah is Rab ul Alameen (all humanity).
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Oct 19, 2014 03:24pm
@Lefty Dear Its not about Muslims and Non-Muslims....Corruption is a Menace which required to be eliminated at priority.
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Oct 19, 2014 03:38pm
@ Lefty
If this is so then we should stop Islamic studies???? In KP minorities are less than 1%. We can't risk the better future and corrupt-less society for 1%.
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Oct 19, 2014 04:07pm
Puerly politcal motive here by jamaat but how will you explain to the child this phenomenon of corruption & define what something is so they can understand how to prevent it. i mean what makes sense to you in religious terms maybe not be a logical to me or may lie outside moral boundaries. since corruption is related to law & social behavior also why not teach a child about tolerance and respect to other beliefs,religions without judgment, hatred cause in this age of freedom of speech and globalization a child will turn explosive not if will remain isolated of others. for example he will not be bearable and any playful-insulting or ironic reference to prophet or God.
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Oct 19, 2014 04:14pm
Another eyewash. We all know the effect of the 'rizqe halal ain ibadat hay' slogan on currency notes and how God fearing that has made people.
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Oct 19, 2014 04:15pm
Is it in Pakistani blood to take wrong decision and people appreciate it? But then why they are in shock seeing the result of it after some years. And instead of correcting it end up in another wrong decision. And continues....
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Oct 19, 2014 04:15pm
Is it in Pakistani blood to take wrong decision and people appreciate it? But then why they are in shock seeing the result of it after some years. And instead of correcting it end up in another wrong decision. And continues....
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Oct 19, 2014 04:27pm
Holy Quran has no mention of Computers but we are using computers. Similarly, we can use good anti-corruption slogans and those slogans need not be from Holy Quran.
There are slogans against corruption in other holy books as well. Why don't you put them?
While Palestinians asks for rights but who will ask for the rights of non-Muslims in Muslim majority countries?
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Oct 19, 2014 04:36pm
Religion is not the right medium of education, make the slogans neutral. Pti's educated supporters should protest for a secular Pakistan.
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Oct 19, 2014 04:43pm
Surprised that it wasn't taught before
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Oct 19, 2014 05:50pm
Why does the religion has to tell us what is right and wrong? What happened to our own good sense? Do we have to hang on to the religion to be on the right side?
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Oct 19, 2014 06:05pm
@anees zaidvi What is good about it? Living with honesty is in all religions. Why not give examples from all. What is unity of all Muslims got to do with education? Does n't it automatically excludes minorities?
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Oct 19, 2014 06:10pm
@farrukh I live in North America and I have never heard of Catholic schools denying admissions to other religion. However, one has to follow their teaching. These are private schools like madarsas in Pakistan. If Pakistan was created for Muslims , why 150 million or more left in India? Pakistan has already practices ethnic cleansing in 60 years. Done it well.
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Oct 19, 2014 06:13pm
@Amad It will not work. Look at middle east and there is corruption even in Saudi Arabia
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Oct 19, 2014 06:15pm
@Sammy Open your eyes, you are reading some lunatics. Islam is for Peace, and that doesn't go down your throat and to all those who are blind.
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Oct 19, 2014 06:16pm
@Javed Well said
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Oct 19, 2014 06:54pm
Good job! No need to go to Madarsa now.
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Oct 19, 2014 07:26pm
Teaching of tolerance , equality and no corruption starts from schools. Well done.
Secularism is one thing but true teachings of Islam should be taught and practiced. This is what Pakistan was made for. In the name of Islam.
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Oct 19, 2014 07:28pm
@Nameless
Yes there is corruption in Mid East too. But that doesn't mean you don't teach the good things.
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Oct 19, 2014 08:35pm
@Rogue absolutely. Indians seem to have forgotten where their border ends and Pakistan's begins. They really are obsessed. even as they proclaim that they dont care about Pakistan, they will do so on a Pakistani forum.
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Oct 19, 2014 09:04pm
Keen up the good work Pakistan I would also like to advise my fellow Indians not to criticise unnecessarily because it is their perogative to decide what to teach and what not to teach after all it is their future.
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Oct 19, 2014 09:25pm
The more corrupt we become, the more are signs of our religiousity.
Just see the Nordic nations which hardly talk about religion and there is no trace of corruption. Let us stop fooling ourselves by pretending to be more religious.
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Oct 19, 2014 09:35pm
"Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful" Seneca
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Oct 19, 2014 09:50pm
How about teaching everyone to be honest for the sake and betterment of humanity, regardless of religious beliefs?
Going Stone Age, Jamaat-e-Islami style. PTI is now the party that will lead us off the cliff of ignorance.
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Oct 20, 2014 12:29am
What about the minorities of different groups and religions, and athiests`?
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Oct 20, 2014 01:35am
@Lefty
These slogans are against corruption not against any other religion. Some common sense will help.
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Oct 20, 2014 02:30am
JI & PTI both failed in KPK. Even the most simple thing they could have achieved is eradication of polio which they have not achieved. How much planning, money and effort is required for polio drops. This only required will.
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Oct 20, 2014 03:07am
islamisation of education . good job
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Oct 20, 2014 03:21am
@Javed
Absolutely right. These need not be from The Quran. But then , these can be from Quran too. Especially verses and Hadith regarding tolerance and rights of women and minorities and Amanat etc. it will have a better effect on people if they know it's from Quran.
Anything from anywhere about the issues is ok but again--- the most effective would be from Quran.
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Oct 20, 2014 03:26am
@Salim A
Going Stone Age ???? Teaching about Quran is Stone Age in your view then I suggest you read it and read it with translation.
And they are not talking about putting verses in science books or math books.
You can include verses and Hadith about corruption , Amanat , women and minority rights ---- it will have a better effect in a Muslim than what Gandhi or MLK had to say.
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Oct 20, 2014 03:27am
@Mullah Jan
And the wise people think they are wise.
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Oct 20, 2014 05:05am
@farrukh
Country was made to safeguard the majority Muslims of northwest South Asia, not in the name of Islam.
Need a more inclusive and secular Pakistan. Does not mean we want to join India, their culture is too different, have different social dynamics and ridiculously large population.
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Oct 20, 2014 05:34am
NEWS: “Jamaat-i-Islami had suggested verses from the Holy Quran about unity among Muslims for the purpose.” My comments: If Jamaat-i-Islami truly believed in the commandment of Allah in the Holy Quran then why did they create a new “Jamaat” because creation of a new Jamaat (Group) in Muslim Ummah is intended to further divide Muslim Ummah to compete or fight with each other for power.
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Oct 20, 2014 08:27am
@farrukh You must have been the only non-christian to be refused admission in a catholic school - We have no problems with kids going to catholic schools, us going to baptist hospitals, etc.
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Oct 20, 2014 08:27am
Majority of the comments on here show me the root cause of the issue with the country. No point in saying it out, the comments below speak volumes.
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Oct 20, 2014 09:15am
Won't work. "Safai nisf imaan hai" is taught to every child yet cleanliness & hygiene remain one of our biggest problems.
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