Pakistan has viewed one of the worst implications of too much religion in state affairs in the recent past. Religion is certainly an important part of our lives. However, in the recent past, we have seen that too much intrusion in the state policies by religious parties have resulted in confusions and even unrest in some instances. The issues raised in the name of religion have so far been highlighted by the religious groups to increase their popularity. It had nothing to do with the superiority of Islam. But unfortunately, due to the lack of education, our people are easily fooled by these so-called religious leaders.
We have never seen these people struggling for the development of Islamic institutions that are an important part of an Islamic welfare state. Sadly, politics and power are the priorities of these religious groups. All of us must work for the reformation of our state, so that Pakistan can develop in the real sense.
SHER ZAMAN
Islamabad
