LinkHigher Education Commission (HEC) has hired a pioneer supporter of Muslim lesbians and gays as associate professor in none other than Asuluddin (Islamic jurisprudence) faculty in women campus of International Islamic University (IIU).
Dr Ghazala Anwar pioneers the movement of 'lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender intersex and questioning' (LGBTIQ) Muslims and even led Juma and other prayers in Canada, United States, New Zealand and elsewhere.
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When asked about her questionable views about Islam, Hadith etc, Dr Anwar told The News, "We did not appoint her but the she was hired by the Higher Education Commission."
Dr Ghazala was appointed as associate professor in Asuluddin faculty of IIU in September 2006 but she left for New Zealand before completing two assigned courses i.e. Islamic Philosophy and Islamic Civilisation. Despite protests by students, the university management appointed Dr Ghazala as deputy dean of Asuluddin faculty in her absence.
