In EFL contexts, the reading instruction practices do not do much to enhance students reading comprehension especially at higher levels. The instructional practices prevailing therein emphasize surface-level information processing techniques such as memorization and rehearsal at the expense of deeper processing such as elaboration and critical thinking. Given the importance of reading comprehension abilities and critical thinking skills, it seems to be imperative to raise EFL instructors awareness concerning the possible relationship between critical thinking and EFL reading comprehension...