توہین مذہب و رسالت اور سماجی رویے: اسلامی تناظر میں

Extremism is a challenge facing the societies both on secular and religious level, which has damaged the society with disrupting peace and creating caos in the world. There is a dire need of an academic discussion regarding the various aspects of the issue in Islamic and social perspectives. This is an attempt to realize the sensitivity of the subject and providing a balanced approached in the light of Islamic teachings. This article draws attention of the concerned authorities to play their role for the stoppage of blasphemous activities by implementation of the existing law and its development by determining the punishment against false accusation. The article also explains that what Islam expects from the Muslims and guides them in expressing their feelings and showing their attitudes, behavior and fixing their responsibilities regarding the issue with true Islamic spirit. The article draws the attention of the non-Muslim countries and communities as well to display impartiality, truth and realistic attitude and appropriate legislation by considering the blasphemous activities as a heinous crime.

Parents’ Preference: O-Levels, Ssc or Aku-Eb for Their Children in Karachi

Present day education systems offer a variety of education options that parents can choose for their children's basic education. On one hand, there is attractive but expensive private education system, on the other hand, there is economical public education system, though less attractive in terms of societal perceptions. This dual system creates a decision dilemma for the parents. The students of these schools also have options of sitting for a private examination (0-Level and AKU-EB) or public exams (SSC). In view of the phenomenon, this study focuses on finding out the preferences of the parents for choosing 0-Level, SSC or AKU-EB examination streams while studying in in various private schools of Karachi. This study follows Qualitative Research Methodology. The essence of the study was based upon the voice of the parents, students and the institution heads. They have been interviewed to gain first-hand knowledge about the research question. The participants encompassed all the three systems i.e. 0-Level, SSC or AKU-EB in Karachi. Largely, parents had been found interested in an examination system which could ensure their children a better and prosperous professional life. Hence, Cambridge International Examination's 0-Level is found out to be top parental preference, however, affordability and financial challenges pose serious challenges for parental choice.