Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered an immediate halt to handcuffing students over traffic violations, expressing concern over minors being restrained by police during routine checks. In a major policy shift, the Chief Minister approved issuing smart cards and motorcycle driving licenses to 16-year-olds, creating a legal and structured pathway for young riders […]
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Punjab enforces strict ban on school punishment sticks
The Punjab School Education Department has firmly banned the use and keeping of sticks in schools after rising reports of student abuse, aiming to protect children from physical harm and emotional stress. The decision follows repeated concerns from parents and rights groups who demanded stronger action against violent discipline methods. In the previous academic year […]