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New Ordinance Proposed for Religious School Registration
Govt mulls ordinance for religious school registration with input from all stakeholders, including JUI-F.
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by News Desk
2024-12-25
New Ordinance Proposed for Religious School Registration

The federal government is considering introducing a new ordinance to address the longstanding issue of religious school registration in Pakistan. The proposal aims to find an acceptable solution for all stakeholders involved, ensuring proper legal protection and oversight for such institutions.

According to official sources, consultations are actively underway among the Presidency, the Prime Minister's Office, and the Ministry of Law. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl’s (JUI-F) legal advisor, Senator Kamran Murtaza, is also playing a key role in the process, reflecting the government’s efforts to include all relevant parties in the discussions.

Sources revealed that the proposal emerged during meetings between Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari. The draft ordinance aims to secure consensus by engaging stakeholders, particularly religious and political groups, to ensure smooth implementation.

Once the consultations are finalized, the ordinance will be issued by President Arif Alvi. The proposed law seeks to amend the Directorate General Religious Education and Society Registration Amendment Act, providing legal protection to religious schools across the country.

“This ordinance will establish a regulatory framework for the registration of religious schools while respecting their autonomy and role in society,” said a government official familiar with the process.

The inclusion of JUI-F and other stakeholders in the consultation process highlights the government’s intent to ensure broad-based agreement on the matter, which has often been a source of contention.

Observers note that this initiative could mark a significant step towards formalizing the status of religious schools in Pakistan while addressing concerns over oversight and regulation.

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