Published on, Sept. 2 -- September 2, 2025 4:24 PM

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has mandated all schools to recite Durood Sharif three times during morning assemblies. This must be done after reciting verses from the Holy Qur'an and before the national anthem. The decision aims to reinforce religious values among students.

The Directorate of Elementary & Secondary Education in KP issued this directive. District education officers and other officials will visit schools to ensure assemblies maintain discipline and punctuality. They will also oversee activities like the recitation, national anthem, and announcements.

The official notification orders that after a few verses of the Qur'an, students recite Durood Sharif thrice, fol...