PESHAWAR, March 6: NWFP Minister for Education Maulana Fazle Ali Haqqani has urged the West to change its attitude towards Islam as there is no room for terrorism in it.

“Our religion teaches peace, tranquillity, tolerance, mutual coexistence and brotherhood,” said the minister, adding that seminaries were imparting knowledge and wisdom, and promoting moral values. They were playing the role of best NGOs in society.

Maulana Haqqani was talking to the GTZ authorities in Berlin. He is currently on an official visit to Germany.

Maulana Haqqani apprised the GTZ authorities about the MMA-led NWFP government’s reforms agenda in social sector, particularly education and health. GTZ officials were appreciative of the MMA reforms and hinted at continuing technical and financial support of the NWFP government in the social sector.—APP

Opinion

Editorial

A difficult story
Updated 12 Jun, 2026

A difficult story

Unless productivity becomes the dominant target of economic policy, Pakistan will continue to oscillate between crises and fragile recovery.
Rough waters
12 Jun, 2026

Rough waters

AMONGST the key potential triggers for fresh conflict in South Asia is water. The Indian state is behaving in an...
Politicised football
12 Jun, 2026

Politicised football

ALMOST three-and-half years since Lionel Messi led Argentina to FIFA World Cup glory, the latest edition of...
GB polls’ aftermath
Updated 11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

The new administration must address the region’s issues proactively.
Peace in retreat
11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...
A few good men
11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...