The Sindh College Education Department announced a province-wide ban on all forms of photography within government girls’ colleges. The decision, formalised through an official notification, follows an advisory from the Special Secretary for Colleges after several reports of “unauthorised” images surfacing online. Authorities stated that photographs and videos of female students and teachers were being secretly captured and misused on social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp, leading to serious privacy breaches.
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The department clarified that the unauthorized circulation of such images not only violates existing digital laws but also contradicts the “social and religious values” of the community. Under the new directive, college principals are now personally responsible for ensuring zero tolerance for photography on campus. Professor Qazi Arshad, the Regional Director of College Education Karachi, warned that any staff member or student found violating the ban will face severe disciplinary action, which could include legal proceedings under relevant cybercrime regulations.
The move is part of a broader push to improve safety for female students, following similar restrictive measures in Punjab. Critics and digital rights activists are currently debating whether the ban addresses the root cause of harassment or simply limits student expression, while many parents have welcomed the step as a necessary protective measure.
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