The University of Karachi (KU) on Wednesday imposed ban on consumption and sale of chewing tobacco items - Gutka, Pan, Chalia - and smoking in varsity premises. KU has notified fresh code of conduct for students that prohibits any activity against the ideology of Islam and Pakistan, or national security.
Anti-social activities in the varsity and use of threats and violence are highly prohibited. Social media activities of the students must be in accordance with ethical norms and must not provoke regional and sectarian divide and refrain from abuse. Students must keep a strict check on such external individuals who come to the varsity and get involved in non-academic activities.
The notification also said that unauthorized use of varsity's property would not be allowed including transport. Students must respect the teachers and the non-teaching staff and cooperate with security staff to ensure discipline. Wall chalking and posters will also be prohibited said the notification. Carrying and use of arms or ammunition or explosive material will strictly be prohibited as well. All the students have to follow the university rules and regulations including maintaining at least 75 percent attendance, said the notification.
Programme of any sort in the varsity premises would require a 5 day prior written permission from the relevant chairman and department. All co-curricular activities must take place with the guidance of the departmental student advisors.