Teachers barred from using mobile phones during school hours in KP

The caretaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has taken a decision to impose a ban on the use of mobile phones by teachers during school hours in all government schools across the province, it emerged on Tuesday.

According to the notification, the decision aimed to minimize distractions and enhance the learning environment for students.

The Directorate of Elementary and Secondary Education Department in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has sent a letter to all District Education Officers asking them to issue instructions to school principals across the province regarding the restriction. 

In the letter, schools are directed to collect mobile phones from all staff members and teachers at the beginning of the school day. 

School staff and teachers are advised to use PTCL landline phones in case of any emergency.

As per the fresh guidelines, teachers are allowed to use their mobile phones "during break hours or when classes are not in session".

The education department directed teachers to get permission from the school head before taking any pictures or recording videos.