Pakistan

Sindh govt bans gifting ajrak, top to guests: Here’s why!

Published by
Web Desk

KARACHI: The provincial government of Sindh has taken a significant step to end the tradition of welcoming guests with children as well as giving Ajraks, caps and other gifts at official functions in educational institutions.

An official notification has been issued by the School Education and Literacy Department of the Sindh government, directing all directors, principals and headmasters to implement these changes immediately.

The notice states that “All Directors, DEOs, TEOs, Headmasters, Headmistresses, Principals of Government Schools and Heads of concerned Institutions are directed to end the practice of presenting Ajrak, Topi and any kind of gift during official meetings, functions or events. The Secretariat should stop it.

Furthermore, the practice of presenting Ajrak, Sindhi Topi, or any gift during official functions has been abolished.

The Sindh government has stressed that all institutions must fully comply with these orders, any violation will be met with severe penalties.

The new policy is set to come into effect immediately, with the aim of maintaining an educational environment that focuses on academic activities rather than formal ceremonies.

Web Desk

Recent Posts

How much tax will be deducted from salary from July 1? New slabs introduced

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has introduced new income tax slabs for government employees and salaried…

7 minutes ago

New instructions issued for pilgrims going to Iraq for pilgrimage

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has issued new instructions for Pakistani pilgrims going to…

20 minutes ago

Smartphone prices likely to drop by up to Rs 16,000

ISLAMABAD: The prices of various smartphones in the country are likely to drop by Rs…

35 minutes ago

Court orders restoration of PTI’s election symbol Bat

MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Kashmir High Court has ordered the restoration of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) election…

47 minutes ago

Iranian Rial Latest Rate in Pakistan – June 24, 2026

KARACHI: The Iranian Rial continues to face significant challenges internationally due to sanctions and economic conditions. It…

56 minutes ago

Latest Gold Rate in Pakistan – June 24, 2026

KARACHI: The price of gold in Pakistan has decreased by more than Rs 10,000, according…

1 hour ago