This article presents a critique on classroom instruction of mathematics across the grades followed by suggestions in light of best practices to enhance students’ interest and performance in the subject. What is the practice in vogue? The development of procedural fluency is in focus when it comes to classroom instruction of mathematics across grades levels…
This post gives a brief but comprehensive account of the life of Shah Waliullah Dehlawai, a prominent Indian Muslim leader of the 18th century. Name and birth The original name of Shah Waliullah was Quṭb-ud-Din Aḥmad. He was born on February 21, 1703, in Dehli, India. He was a devout Muslim and known for his…
This article defines the concept of Sufism and discusses the role of Sufi saints and religious reformers in the spread of Islam in the Indian subcontinent. What is Sufism? The term ‘Sufism’ refers to Islamic mysticism, called Tasawuf in Arabic. It can be defined as the belief and practice, introduced in Islam in the later…
This post describes and analyzes the impact of the Conquest of Sindh 712 AD by a young Arab general, Muhammad- bin-Qasim. Who was Muhammad Bin Qasim? Muhammad bin Qasim al-Thaqafi (695 – 715 AD), was an Arab military commander of the Ummayad Caliphate (661–750). The Ummayad Caliphate ruled by the sons of Ummayah was the…
This post discusses the main problems of the education sector in Pakistan. Moreover, suggestions for the redressal of these problems are also provided with each problem. Problems of the education sector and their remedies in Pakistan 1. Lack of uniformity The education system of Pakistan is not uniform. It means multiple educational systems are at…
School Education and Literacy Department announces HSC and SSC Annual Exam 2021 would commence from the next month as reported below : The Board of Secondary Education, Karachi, and the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi will conduct Annual Examination 2021 from the first week of the month of July. This was announced by School Education and…
This post discusses the main features of the Third June Plan 1947 and the Indian Independence Act 1947. Background With the conclusion of WW II, the British wanted to leave India as soon as possible. They wanted to transfer powers to locals in a peaceful manner but the differences between two major political parties, the…
This article traces the origin and evolution of the Two-Nation Theory. For this purpose, the article provides a chronological account of the Socioeconomic and political conditions that Indian Muslims had to face in the aftermath Indian Revolt 1857. Origin of Two-National Theory The origin of the Two-Nation Theory is traced to the post-1857 Indian Revolt…
Pakistan is a multicultural country with Islam as the dominant religion. Consequently, a number of cultural and religious festivals are being celebrated with great fervor. This article presents a brief but comprehensive description of the major festivals of Pakistan. What is a festival? The term ‘festival’ refers to an event or day that a religious,…