Punjab Mandates Black Gowns for Teachers

The Pakistan===Punjab government, through its Pakistan===School Education Department (Punjab, Pakistan), has issued a notification making a standard dress code mandatory for all teachers in public schools across the province. Starting from February 23, 2026, all teachers will be required to wear a black gown during teaching hours. Male teachers are advised to wear simple shalwar kameez or pants and shirts, while female teachers are directed to wear decent and modest attire, along with closed shoes or appropriate sandals. The new policy aims to create uniformity, reinforce a professional identity for educators, foster respect among students and parents, and encourage discipline and equality within schools. Chief Executive Officers and school heads, including Tariq Mahmood of the Pakistan===Rawalpindi District Education Authority, are responsible for ensuring strict daily compliance.