The Government Postgraduate College in Timergara, Dir, has formally issued a directive telling female students not to “take part in political gatherings, birthday parties and other extra-curricular activities” on the way to the campus and returning home.
The directions issued by the college’s chief proctor, Prof Riaz Mohammad, asked the parents of girl students to stay in contact with the administration to help improve academic standards.
Prof Riaz Mohammad justified the move while talking to Dawn, saying it was in the “best interests” of girl students and in line with local customs. He said several unpleasant incidents were reported in some colleges with co-education, so his college took the initiative to prevent them altogether.