LAHORE: The School Education Department Punjab has issued new dress code guidelines for teachers in government and private schools.
In Punjab, female teachers will now have to wear “shalwar kameez and dupatta”, while male teachers have been banned from wearing jeans and T-shirts.
Furthermore, all schools have been directed to make arrangements for Zuhr prayers during school hours.
Earlier, the Sindh Education Department had issued new dress code guidelines for teachers in government schools, advising both male and female staff to avoid certain things while attending institutions.
The department asked teachers to avoid wearing T-shirts and jeans, while female teachers were advised to avoid excessive makeup, jewelry and high heels while coming to school.
The code of conduct prepared by the Sindh Education Department states that teachers should wear a dress that reflects professional values and cultural respect.
The department has also banned the use of gutka, Naswar, cigarettes or any other drugs by teachers in schools. Teachers have also been prohibited from assigning personal work to students.