KARACHI: Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad on Friday assured a delegation of the Wifaqul Madaris Al-Arabia that he would convey their concern to the federal government with regard to the National Action Plan against terrorism.

A delegation of Wifaqul Madaris Al-Arabia, led by its general secretary Qari Mohammad Hanif Jalandhari, met Dr Ibad at Governor House.

Other members of the delegation were Maulana Obaidullah Khalid, Mufti Muhammad Naeem, Mufti Zarwali Khan, Maulana Hakim Muhammad Mazhar, Mufti Muhammad, Maulana Farhan Naeem, Maulana Rahat Ali Hashmi, Maulana Razaullah and Maulana Imdadullah.

They informed the governor that the Wifaqul Madaris Al-Arabia and all madressahs affiliated with their organisation had not only condemned the Peshawar school carnage but also declared it a brutal and anti-Islamic act.

The governor said that madressahs were playing an important role in providing Islamic education on a massive scale. “Madressahs are making their students responsible citizens of society. It augurs well that a large number of students after acquiring education are associated with research and teaching profession in different universities.”

He said that a few individuals were involved in terrorism in the name of Islam, but they were enemies of Muslims and entire humanity.

In the wake of the Peshawar tragedy, the entire nation had become united and the leadership was determined to eliminate terrorism of all kinds from Pakistan, he added.

He also said that the madressahs were assisting the government in elimination of terrorism and playing an exemplary role in highlighting the real teachings of Islam.

Governor gives assent to NICVD bill

Governor Ibad has signed the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (Sindh Administration) Act, 2014.

The act is aimed at providing proper administration of the affairs of the NICVD, Karachi. “The general direction and administration of the affairs of the institute shall vest in the governing body.

“The institute may, with the approval of government cooperate with any foreign agency or international organisation for further development of its technical capabilities and research activities, pursuant to an international agreement or arrangement made before or after the establishment of the institute.”

“All persons in the service of Sindh and serving in connection with the affairs of the institute in any capacity immediately before the commencement of this act shall stand transferred for service under the institute.”

Meanwhile, the governor also gave approval to the charters of three new universities. Two universities are named after MQM chief Altaf Hussain and would be established in Karachi and Hyderabad. The third university is named after slain former prime minister Benazir Bhutto and would be set up in Nawabshah.

Published in Dawn, January 3rd, 2015

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