The Directorate of College Education has announced new dress code instructions for employees working in government colleges across the city. The latest directive, referred to as Karachi Bans, aims to promote a more professional and respectful workplace environment. Officials say the policy will apply during official working hours and must be followed by all teaching and non-teaching staff.
According to a circular issued by the Directorate of College Education, some employees were reporting to work in clothing considered unsuitable for a professional educational setting. Officials noted that some male staff members were wearing T-shirts, jeans, tight-fitting clothes, slippers, and fancy sunglasses while on duty. The department stated that such attire does not reflect the standards expected in government educational institutions.
Under the new Karachi Bans policy, male teaching staff have been instructed to wear decent and formal clothing while performing their duties. The circular recommends full-sleeved shirts with formal trousers or traditional shalwar kameez as suitable options. Teachers have also been advised to wear an academic gown with formal shoes while delivering lectures.
Female teaching staff have also been asked to maintain a professional appearance. The notification instructs them to wear modest and respectable clothing that reflects the dignity of the teaching profession. Female teachers have also been advised to wear academic gowns with formal shoes during classroom lectures.
The circular also includes guidelines for non-teaching employees. Staff working in government girls’ colleges have been directed to wear neat, decent, and official attire appropriate to their responsibilities. The department said maintaining a professional appearance is important for creating a positive academic environment.
The Directorate has instructed principals of all government colleges in Karachi to share the new dress code with employees. College administrations have also been directed to ensure strict compliance with the policy. Officials said principals will be responsible for monitoring implementation within their institutions.
The Karachi Bans directive clearly states that T-shirts, jeans, tight-fitting clothes, slippers, and fancy sunglasses are prohibited during office hours. The department warned that employees who fail to follow the dress code may face action under existing government rules and departmental regulations.
Education officials believe the updated dress code will strengthen discipline and maintain the professional image of government colleges. They say appropriate clothing helps create a respectful learning atmosphere for both teachers and students.
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The Directorate emphasized that the new instructions are intended to improve workplace standards rather than target individual employees. By introducing these measures, authorities hope to reinforce professionalism across educational institutions in Karachi while ensuring that staff present themselves in a manner suitable for the teaching profession.
