The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday approved a resolution calling for a ban on the use of mobile phones in both public and private educational institutions across the province, 24NewsHD reported.
The resolution, tabled by government lawmaker Rahila Khadim Hussain, emphasized that children represent the nation’s future and that it is the state’s responsibility to ensure their proper mental and social development.
It warned that excessive use of mobile phones and social media platforms is negatively impacting students’ minds and eroding their moral values. The resolution urged the government to devise a comprehensive strategy to address what it described as a growing social challenge.
As an initial measure, the house recommended imposing a complete prohibition on mobile phone usage by students in all schools. It further called for legislation to regulate children’s access to social media accounts, stressing the need for serious policy intervention.
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