Capital bans corporal punishment in schools

Authorities in the federal capital have resolved to take firm action against the corporal punishment of children in educational institutions, declaring it a punishable offence across all government, private and religious seminaries.

In a circular issued on Thursday, the FDE announced that strict measures would be enforced against the use of corporal punishment in schools, colleges, seminaries and private institutions operating within Islamabad. Copies of the directive have been dispatched to the heads of all schools and colleges. The notification highlighted recent complaints, particularly from boys' schools, and reiterated that corporal punishment in any form is absolutely prohibited. Institutional heads have been instructed to establish Action Committees without delay in order to ensure the ban is fully implemented.

The FDE has further emphasised that the prohibition applies to all government, private, religious and childcare institutions. Any breach of this directive will invite legal proceedings and financial penalties.

Heads of institutions have been ordered to form their committees and submit formal notification of their establishment to the FDE by December 13, 2025.