The government of Balochistan has imposed a ban on all political and organisational activities in the educational institutions across the province.

The Directorate of Colleges and Higher Education Balochistan issued the circular undersigned by Director Colleges professor Rubaba Hameed Durrani on March 20.

“In pursuance of the directives by the high authorities [the government of Balochistan], it is hereby circulated that all kind of political and organizational functions are strictly banned in the educational institutes,” the government notification states.

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The notification warns that in case of violation, disciplinary action will be taken against the violators under the BEEDA rules.

Baloch Students Action Committee Chairperson Dr Nawab Baloch opposed the ban as counterproductive and demanded the government withdraw it immediately. “Instead of restoring student unions, the government of Balochistan has imposed a ban on political activities at the campuses,” tweeted Dr Baloch.

“This should be withdrawn immediately as this will result in a dull society in future.”

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