Govt abolishes uniform requirement in schools
Key takeaways
- The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, where officials reviewed reforms related to education, health, and law and order.
- Under the proposed policy, primary schools will be declared gender-neutral, allowing boys and girls to receive basic education in the same institutions.
- The meeting also agreed on a comprehensive reform agenda for the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, with a focus on improving education, healthcare, and public safety.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize QUETTA: The Balochistan government has decided to abolish the mandatory school uniform requirement for primary-level students as part of a series of education reforms aimed at increasing literacy and improving access to education across the province.
The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, where officials reviewed reforms related to education, health, and law and order.
Under the proposed policy, primary schools will be declared gender-neutral, allowing boys and girls to receive basic education in the same institutions. The recommendations will be presented to the provincial cabinet for approval.