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I very much doubt if this was the only reason for expulsion. I think one needs to investigate as newspaper’s report may not be right. It is possible that these students might have given a false affidavit of being Muslim (as Ahmedis are non-Muslim according to Pakistani law as well Shariah laws). Every one, who claims to be Muslim, has to submit a certificate/affidavit to the effect that he believes in last and final prophet hood of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) at the time of obtaining passport, NID card, job and admission to educational institutions. It doesn’t mean that non-Muslims are deprived or refused these facilities. Only thing is right declaration. I don’t know why people hide their identity? Imagine what will happen if somebody declares that he is American or Canadian but living illegally in America or Canada. Same is true for religion. One should declare his religion what ever it may be. Every one is free to adopt any religion but has no right to declare wrong religion.

Dr. S. Q. Nizami
Abdul Sultan Jamal Professor &
Consultant in Pediatric Infectious Disease
Department of Pediatrics
the Aga Khan University
P.O.Box. 3500
Karachi Pakistan
Ph: 00-92-21-4864723
Fax: 00-92-21-4934294
e-mail: qamaruddin.nizami@aku.edu

 

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