Radicalization of education in Pakistan

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Re: Radicalization of education in Pakistan

@psyah

Good Morning? Ae keri Pakistani zubaan ae?

We have been saying salaam ever since Islam came to the region … Saying good morning is a reflection of the times when we were colonised … Go figure … I think the blogger has come from a line of people who wanted to keep their British masters.

What makes it worse is that his argument of Salam not being relevant for the area … But how is saying good morning any more relevant?

English, whether you like it or not, is the global lingua franka. To say otherwise would be dishonest.

And too try to supplant it is a disservice to children. So its relevant to the extent that it is important to introduce Children to ENGLISH words and phrases. starting with simple words and phrases prepares them for more complexity later on, “Good Morning Teacher” being one of them.

Also the fact that its another example of the religious right in Pakistan trying to inject religion where it really shouldnt be. You would be niave to believe that this isnt another example of JI forcing their ideology. So its not just about trying to put “English” culture on a pedestal, its about religion once again exerting its influence in places it shouldnt. But then it is Pakistan.

Beyond that, its a waste of time and resources to concern oneself over such things. You imagine how much of their resources have to go into reprinting all these books?