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Abstract

This study provides an analytical overview of the Uniform Curriculum initiative in Pakistan, with a particular focus on the role of religious seminaries (madāris) in its formulation and implementation. For centuries, these seminaries have preserved Islamic education, shaped moral values, and sustained the religious identity of the Muslim community. However, in today’s rapidly evolving global context, the widening gap between traditional religious learning and contemporary knowledge has become a major educational concern. The Uniform Curriculum seeks to bridge this divide by promoting curricular balance between religious and modern sciences, thereby fostering intellectual harmony and national integration.
The research identifies several challenges in this process, including the lack of mutual trust between state institutions and religious authorities, insufficient teacher training, ideological disagreements, and limited educational resources. Yet, these difficulties also reveal opportunities for dialogue and cooperation. If educational reforms are pursued with sincerity and mutual respect, Pakistan can establish an educational model that safeguards its religious values while responding effectively to modern academic, social, and technological needs.
The findings suggest that the success of the Uniform Curriculum depends not merely on policy enforcement but on a shared vision of reform, rooted in collaboration between scholars, government bodies, and educators. A well-structured and inclusive curriculum can help produce individuals who are both devout in faith and competent in contemporary disciplines. Ultimately, such integration will strengthen national cohesion, promote intellectual pluralism, and contribute to a more balanced and enlightened education system of Pakistan.