Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party in Pakistan, has stated that the Taliban are working on a new educational curriculum aimed at fostering a positive perception of Pakistan among the people of Afghanistan.
Mr. Rehman mentioned that this new mindset would be based on principles of brotherhood, Islamic beliefs, and neighborly relations. He noted that previous Afghanistan governments promoted a negative view of Pakistan.
In an interview with Radio Mashaal, Rehman reported that since the Taliban came to power in August 2021, people who supported and were sympathetic to Pakistan faced difficulties from the community. This was evident during large anti-Taliban protests in Kabul in September 2021, which coincided with the visit of General Faiz Hameed, Chief of Military Intelligence of Pakistan, where protesters chanted anti-Pakistan slogans.
Rehman cited the Taliban’s own reports, stating that when the group came to power, they faced significant challenges from the community due to their close ties with Pakistan. He mentioned that during his visit to Afghanistan, Taliban officials extensively discussed the changes to the educational curriculum with him.
Previously, the Taliban’s Ministry of Education had announced that the curriculum for Afghanistan schools up to the sixth grade has been “revised.” Details about the new curriculum developed by the Taliban are still limited.
Manzoor Ahmad Hamza, spokesperson for the Taliban’s Ministry of Education, said that lessons conflicting with Afghanistan culture and Islamic law have been removed from the curriculum.
The introduction of a revised curriculum reflects the Taliban’s efforts to reshape educational content in line with their ideological and political goals. As the new curriculum is implemented, it will be important to monitor its impact on educational standards and cross-border relations.
The broader implications of these changes will likely influence the dynamics between Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as the international community’s perception of the Taliban’s governance and policies.
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