The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has made hijab mandatory for female students and teachers in institutions that offer co-education.
According to a circular issued by the Directorate of Elementary and Secondary Education, it has been observed that the rule of hijab-wearing is not being implemented in mixed-gender educational institutions.
It has directed all schools and colleges in the region to enforce the dress code and has warned them of severe repercussions if the dress code is violated.
However, it is not clarified in the circular what kind of action would be taken against those female students and teachers who will defy the rules.
AJK Education Minister Dewan Ali Khan Chughtai told Geo News that the notification is issued in line with “Our religion and moral values of our society”.
