The Punjab Higher Education Department (HED) has banned mobile phone use in colleges across the province, restricting both students and teachers from using phones inside classrooms.
According to an official notification issued to all colleges, the decision aims to create a focused learning environment, as excessive phone usage has been disrupting academic activities.
The notification cited concerns that students frequently use social media apps during lectures, affecting their concentration, while teachers’ phone use also impacts classroom discipline.
To ensure compliance, district college directors have been instructed to strictly enforce the ban, with warnings of action against violators. The move has sparked mixed reactions, with some welcoming it as a step toward improving academic focus, while others argue it restricts digital learning opportunities.