Summary MPA Shahida Rauf moves resolution in Balochistan Assembly, recommending compulsory basic Arabic education in all government primary schools across the province.
QUETTA (Dunya News) - A resolution has been submitted to the Balochistan Assembly seeking the introduction of Arabic as a compulsory subject in government primary schools across the province. The resolution was moved by Member of Provincial Assembly Shahida Rauf.
According to the resolution, basic Arabic education should be made compulsory in all government primary schools to provide children with equal opportunities to learn the language from the early stages of education.
The resolution states that Arabic is the language of the Holy Quran and that teaching it at the primary level would help children understand the meaning of Quranic verses. It recommends including basic Arabic vocabulary, grammar and the meanings of commonly used words in the Holy Quran in the curriculum.
It also recommends ensuring the availability of trained Arabic teachers and quality textbooks, while providing children in both urban and rural areas with equal opportunities to learn the language.
