PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Higher Education Department has imposed a ban on male teachers meeting female students during office hours at public universities throughout the province.
The department issued an official letter that prohibits male faculty members from conducting private meetings with female students during office hours.
The letter directs universities to appoint at least one female faculty member in each department. The designated faculty member will be responsible for listening to female students’ concerns and complaints and helping resolve their issues.
The department has also instructed universities to organize seminars at least once every quarter. The seminars will educate students about the Protection Against Harassment Act while informing them about their rights and available support mechanisms.
Officials said the move intends to create safer environments that protect female students in higher education institutions throughout the province.
Two student groups clash at Peshawar Agriculture University
Earlier, a clash between two student groups at the University of Agriculture, Peshawar, sparked major unrest on campus.
According to sources, the confrontation occurred between the “Insaf Student Forum” and the “Muslim Student Federation,” during which gunfire was reportedly exchanged.
The rival student organisations came face to face, prompting the university administration to call in the police to control the situation immediately. The firing caused panic among students, and the atmosphere across the campus quickly became extremely tense.
Angry students reportedly opened fire in different areas of the university, creating widespread fear among students and staff. The administration and police reached the scene and are working to bring the situation under control. So far, no confirmed reports of injuries or casualties have been received.
University authorities have urged students to remain calm and cooperate, and have launched an immediate investigation to determine the cause of the clash. According to police officials, normal academic activities will resume once the situation is fully under control.
