Awami National Party: Implementing Bacha Khan’s Philosophy of Education During its Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Regime from 2008-2013
Keywords:
Bacha Khan, Pashtun, Awami National Party (ANP), Education.Abstract
This paper attempts to investigate the role of the Awami National Party (ANP) in contributing to various sectors, particularly education, after gaining prominence in the 2008 general elections. It, most importantly, sheds light on the adoption of the educational philosophy by ANP delivered by Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, famously known as Bacha Khan, for stability, peace, awareness, and maintenance of Pashtun society which was suffering under the colonial era. The ANP government's initiatives, including a substantial increase in the development budget, reconstruction of schools, and the establishment of colleges and universities are detailed. The paper highlights the ANP-led government's commitment to revising textbooks and integrating local context into the curriculum. The literature review focuses on Bacha Khan's educational philosophy, emphasizing the transformative power of education in civilizing Pashtuns. The methodology employs qualitative analysis, capturing the perspectives of key figures associated with ANP, and elucidating their views on education. The data analysis and discussion section explore Bacha Khan's educational philosophy, the strategies employed for modern and professional education, and its impacts on Pashtun society. The study concludes by emphasizing ANP's effective implementation of Bacha Khan's educational philosophy and its role in fostering social and religious harmony, and educational development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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