Tag: Islamic clerics

Council of Islamic Ideology says it does not support provision of gov't funds, suggests alternatives Pakistan's top Islamic body on Wednesday allowed the construction of a Hindu temple in the capital Islamabad, ending months-long controversy. The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) -- a constitutional body to advise the parliament on religious issues -- however sustained a key objection on the use of public funds for the construction. In a statement, it said there is no tradition of using public funds for construction of non-government worship places in Pakistan. Therefore, the provision of...