Directorate General of Religious Education
Regulator of religious seminaries in Pakistan
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The Directorate General of Religious Education (DGRE) is a Pakistani government agency with the aim of integrating religious seminaries into mainstream society and the broader educational system. In December 2019, the then education minister Shafqat Mahmood officially launched the DGRE.[1]
| Abbreviation | DGRE |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2019 |
| Founder | Government of Pakistan |
| Founded at | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Type | Governmental organization |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Regulation and mainstreaming of religious seminaries |
| Headquarters | G-8 Sector, Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Location |
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Region served | Nationwide |
Director General | Major General (R) Ghulam Qamar |
Parent organization | Government of Pakistan |
| Budget | Rs 2 billion (initial allocation) |
| Website | www |
History and background
The DGRE was founded by the federal government, marking a historic first for the country. Its purpose is to assist seminaries in the registration process and serve as a center for their facilitation.[2][3][4]
The government is working towards integrating religious seminaries into the mainstream educational framework. The objective is to transition from the existing three separate education systems—public schools, private schools, and Islamic religious schools—towards a unified curriculum. This initiative seeks to provide equal educational opportunities for all students and bridge the educational gap between religious and modern teachings.[3]
Regional offices
Registration of seminaries
List of Director-Generals
| S# | Name | Office Assumed | Office Left | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Ghulam Sarwar Jamali | 2021 | 2024 | |
| 2. | Major General(R) Ghulam Qamar | 2025 | Incumbent |