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While I agree with the overall sentiment of the blog.
I must say this blog is high on self-flagellation and low on the detailed background of how well Dr. Salam was treated during his time in Pakistan.
He achieved highest level of recognition in the government of Pakistan. Was given perhaps highest amount of research funds given on disposle to a single scientist.
I mean how else Salam could develop large organizations such as SUPARCO, PAEC etc.
The money came from Pakistani taxpayers.
It is a crime and injustice that we ignore all that, and focus on a small part and tiny incidents where he may not have gotten what he wanted.
Having said that, I must say that we have not treated our minorities well. But that's a separate discussion.
When we discuss science we should not discuss religion. The two things are antithesis of each other. Yeah Islam too.
So please you all, do not be Mullahs when discussing Dr. Salam.
Thank you
I think you seem to ignore the post 1974 situation in Pakistan in regards to the treatment of ahmadis in general and Dr sahib in particular. He was definitively shunned, apart from token appreciation here and there. The International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) was originally meant to be in Pakistan but due to local opposition and government apathy he was forced to relocate. Whenever he tried giving lectures in Pakistan, he was hounded by jamaati gundas. I really don't know if you are unaware of these facts or you just look at pre 1974 history.
Or of course having the word muslim forcefully erased from your grave is a "tiny" incident.
Regarding your comment about religion and science, I'll have to respectfully disagree but I can't really say much due to policies of this forum (can't discuss religion etc).
As far away from PDF as possible usually. I'm afraid my presence here irks a certain segment of this forum. It's really not fun being chased around by a mod who closes all threads you open, follows you to threads so he can sanction you. And of course the amount of intolerance and hostility one feels if he shows the people a mirror.Science has no boundaries????
I hope for that too.
Hopefully an exchange in the sciences?
@Pakistani Exile how have you been? I missed seeing you around these parts
Where do you usually hang out?