The Afghan government is trying to reform the country's religious schools and encourage them to teach other subjects as well as religion. Efforts to build...
November 2005 Critics in the West argue that Pakistan's madrassas glorify terrorism and should be shut down. But any proposed reforms are bound to be...
This report takes you inside one of Pakistan's most renowned madrassas, Jamia Binoria, and speaks to graduating students about their plans for the future.
According to the United Nations, almost half of the Bangladeshi population cannot read or write. But now the government's trying to tackle that by pouring...
Clashes broke out on the outskirts of Kabul, the Afghan capital, leaving several police officers and civilians injured. The protest against Nato forces in Afghanistan...
Complete video at: fora.tv Author and diplomat Douglas Johnston describes a campaign to reform Pakistani madrassas using religion-based diplomacy. ----- Douglas Johnston discusses Faith-based Diplomacy:...