Use of mobile phones by students in all government and private schools has been banned across Punjab.In this regard, the School Education Department has directed the heads of all education authorities. In the letter, School Education Department directed that the ban on mobile phone use in schools should be implemented immediately.

Encourage students to participate in co-curricular activities and ensure students' participation in personality development activities, text of letter said. The letter has been issued in light of the resolution passed in the Punjab Assembly.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)