Muhammad Amir Rana

Mapping the madrasa mindset: Political attitudes of Pakistani seminaries

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Pakistani madaris are perceived as a catalyst factor promoting orthodox views. Many analysts view that their role in shaping the views of the masses and their students is a serious concern for many. Their affiliation with political, sectarian and militant organizations is also a major… Read full survey report: [embeddoc url="http://archive.pakpips.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/05.pdf" download="all" viewer="google" ]

Jihadi print media in Pakistan: An overview

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Introduction  The  media  had  played  an  important  role  during  the  Soviet  invasion  of  Afghanistan  in  the  1980s.  The manner  in  which  the  media  projected  the  conflict  boosted  the  image  of  the  Mujahideen and  glorified their  activities,  helping  them  gain  moral  and  economic  support  from  the  international  community.  It also  attracted  Muslims  around  the  world  to … Read more