Punjab

Punjab govt rubbishes reports of mandatory hijab at colleges in province

Some sections of the media reported that the Islamic headscarf has been made mandatory alongwith certain incentives

News Desk March 14, 2017

Some sections of the media reported that the Islamic headscarf has been made mandatory with certain incentives. PHOTO: REUTERS

The Punjab government on Tuesday denied having made the hijab mandatory for girls at the province's colleges.

"This is absolutely wrong news. No such policy [has been announced] by the government of Punjab," it said on twitter.

This is absolutely WRONG news ... No such policy announced by Government of the Punjab ... https://t.co/a0fnrwg9Db
— Punjab 2013-18 (@Punjab13to18) March 14, 2017

Some sections of the media reported that the Islamic headscarf had been made mandatory. It also said that female students who wear the veil will get an attendance concession of five per cent if they are unable to meet the 65 per cent mark.

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The recommendation was reportedly made at a meeting in Lahore led by the Punjab Higher Education Minister Raza Ali Gilani.

Meanwhile, Aseefa Bhutto criticised the alleged move, saying there was no relation between wearing a headscarf and attaining good grades.

.... and what will the boys do? What will students of a different religion do? Why does wearing a Hijab impact grades/marks ?! https://t.co/kgxlPveRpG
— Aseefa B Zardari (@AseefaBZ) March 14, 2017

COMMENTS (4)

Math | 7 years ago | Reply It has been implemented by local religious leaders. The Govt is keeping quiet since it does not have the courage to oppose it. In a couple of years, it will become the norm and later, the law.

Mohni | 7 years ago | Reply This reminds me of Zia era, when we were asked to cover our heads. I and many girls hated that order and we used wear duppata but not on our heads. But duppata after all was our culture. Whose culture is hijab? How come Arabanization represent Ilslam?

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@Taimoor | 7 years ago | Reply It was not 'fake news'. The minister did make those remarks and the Punjab govt backtracked on the remarks. News channels aired his views live. If u don't trust the media, it's fine but before making judgements please verify the facts yourself.

Taimoor | 7 years ago | Reply Yes we're all very happy this was fake news. What concerns us more is why there is no penalty against those peddling this rubbish...

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