The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday sought reply from government over teaching of Islamiyat to minority students. National Human Rights Commission had filed a petition in the court against teaching of Islamiyat to minority students. Counsel Hina Jilani appeared before the court on behalf of Human Rights Commission and said that minority students were being taught Islamiyat subject in educational institutions causing resentment in minority community. A two-member bench headed by Justice Ijazul Ahsan heard the petition.

Credit : Independent News Pakistan-INP