The Ministry of Education has prohibited the shaving and cutting of students’ hair as disciplinary action in all schools.

The education ministry in a statement said the education minister Mohammad Mirwais Balkhi has released strict instruction in this regard.

The statement further added the Mr. Bakhi has released the latest instruction in a bid to prevent infliction of psychological harm on students.

Furthermore, the education ministry said the minister has instructed the principals of all schools in Kabul to refrain from such disciplinary action.

The statement also added that the instruction is also applicable in provincial schools.

Meanwhile, the education ministry said the school principals should adopt other disciplinary actions for the students.

The ministry emphasized that the teachers and parents of the students should be consulted with in this regard.

In the meantime, the education ministry has also warned that ministry will take strict actions against those who violate the latest instructions.