Published on, Aug. 25 -- August 25, 2025 1:57 AM

The Secretary Education Punjab, Khalid Nazir Wattoo, has issued a directive banning the presentation of bouquets and gifts during official visits to schools across the province. A formal letter has been issued by the Punjab Education Department to all Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of District Education Authorities, instructing them to enforce this policy and ensure its strict compliance. The directive emphasizes that any funds or resources typically spent on such gestures should instead be utilized for the welfare of students. Secretary Education Wattoo stressed the importance of simplicity in official engagements and urged education officers at all levels to discourage exhibitionism. He...