We’re no stranger to men losing their cool after losing an argument on television. If they lose to a woman that’s when they roll out the insults, and in some cases, even profanities. Yet, somehow audiences expected better from former LUMS professor, Pervez Hoodbhoy, who is also considered one of the top academic minds in Pakistan.<\/p>\n
In his appearance on Kamran Shahid’s talk show, Pervez Hoodbhoy was supposed to present arguments in opposition to the uniform school curriculum, Single National Curriculum (SNC)<\/strong>, that the Federal government of Pakistan is rolling out.<\/p>\n ALSO READ<\/p>\n Khalilur Rehman Gets Angry and Abusive on Talk Show [Video]<\/a><\/p>\n On the other hand, one of the committee members that put a lot of time and research into creating SNC<\/a>, Dr. Mariam Chugtai was there to explain what this new curriculum is all about.<\/p>\n Things went from bad to worse on TV.<\/p>\n Let’s start from the beginning how we got to this point.<\/p>\n SNC is really a national education policy that defines a set of guidelines, and a model textbook to ensure that students are provided a minimum threshold of quality education in all educational bodies, even in madressahs.<\/p>\n Since education is a provincial matter under the 18th Amendment, provincial governments can either utilize SNC as it is, or adapt it to their needs. Similarly, madressahs and private schools can also tweak SNC to meet their needs.<\/p>\n There were various debates regarding one uniform curriculum for every Pakistani, with Pervez Hoodbhoy arguing that this might lead to further Islamization in society. Despite Mariam’s attempts to convince him that his fears are misplaced, Hoodbhoy took things rather badly.<\/p>\n When Pervez Hoodbhoy couldn’t counter Dr. Mariam Chugtai’s arguments, he resorted to comparing her to radical extremists like the TTP. Likening an academic to a terrorist outfit?!?<\/p>\n Pardon us when we say, that escalated rather quickly!<\/p>\n Pervez Hoodbhoy calls Mariam Chugtai Fassadi akin to TTP when he repeatedly fails to make any sound argument.<\/p>\n Also notice how easily self anointed liberals call fellow Pakistanis "extremist", "Taliban Khan" & "Good Taliban" who they dare to have a different opinion than theirs. pic.twitter.com\/xYYEUla97h<\/a><\/p>\n — Asfandyar Bhittani\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0 (@AsfandBhittani) August 4, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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\nWhat is the Single National Curriculum<\/strong>?<\/h3>\n
Pervez Hoodbhoy Loses His Cool<\/h3>\n
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