LAHORE – It was less than a couple of hours when Punjab Higher Education Minister Raza Ali Gillani’ s remarked that 5 Extra marks will be awarded to Hijab Wearing girls at Educational institutions.
But, Government of the Punjab on Tuesday clarified that no such policy has been announced.
The government took to Twitter stating, “5% marks for Hijab students is absolutely WRONG news… Academic excellence only based on MERIT.. It’s clear policy of the Govt of Punjab.”
The government termed the news items rifing in the media as absolutely wrong news.
Earlier, Punjab Higher Education Minister Syed Raza Ali Gillani announced a new policy to promote hijab culture among students of all government colleges in Punjab. Gillani further said that additional five numbers will be awarded to the students at the time of admission for wearing the hijab after the policy implemented.
