The Sindh College Education Department has instructed government colleges across the province not to present gifts to the college education secretary during official visits.
The directive, issued on August 6, 2026, covers traditional items such as Ajrak and Sindhi topi, as well as flower bouquets, souvenirs and other commemorative gifts.
New Instructions for Public Colleges
Under the department’s directions, officials and college administrations should avoid arranging any type of gift presentation when the secretary visits an institution.
The instructions apply to public colleges across Sindh and are intended to ensure that official visits remain focused on administrative and educational matters.
| Item | Department’s Direction |
|---|---|
| Ajrak | Not to be presented |
| Sindhi topi | Not to be presented |
| Flower bouquets | Not to be presented |
| Souvenirs | Not to be presented |
| Other gifts | Not to be presented |
Principals and Regional Officials Asked to Comply
The Sindh College Education Department has asked the Director General of Colleges, regional directors and principals to implement the directive.
The instructions cover the department’s regional offices in Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sukkur and Larkana, along with government colleges under their respective areas.
Officials have been told to ensure that the instructions are followed during visits by the college education secretary.
Violations May Be Taken Seriously
The department has made it clear that the directive should be followed by all relevant institutions.
College administrations have therefore been advised to make the necessary arrangements in advance and avoid presenting gifts or souvenirs during official visits.
What College Administrations Should Know
The directive currently applies to government colleges in Sindh. It specifically covers the presentation of Ajrak, Sindhi topi, bouquets, souvenirs and other gifts to the college education secretary during official visits.
Colleges and regional officials should follow any further instructions issued by the Sindh College Education Department.