An Islamist revolution

Article Abstract:

The impact of taking over of the secular regimes by Islamist political parties across the Muslim world on the status of science in such countries and their scientific cooperation with the West is examined. The Arab Human Development Report for the United Nations Development Programme, written entirely by Arabic-speaking social and natural scientists, lays bare how knowledge-based activities such as science, innovation, book publishing, art and literature in Arabic-speaking countries are among the weakest in the world.

International aspects, Religious aspects, Arab countries, Islamic countries

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Women at work

Article Abstract:

Pakistan's traditional ways have blocked many women's careers in science. However the country is witnessing change in the form of the birth of Islamic feminism, in which women are demanding rights that they believe Islam accords to them.

Social aspects, Civil rights, Women, Muslim, Muslim women

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Pakistan's universities take up protest

Article Abstract:

The protests started by staff and the students of the various universities of Pakistan against the suspension of the country's constitution and General Pervez Musharraf are discussed.

Students, College, Political activity, Demonstrations and protests, College students, Musharraf, Pervez

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