Times of Islamabad

LGS reportedly bars female student with Niqab to enter school: Media Report

LGS reportedly bars female student with Niqab to enter school: Media Report

LAHORE – Lahore Grammer School has reportedly barred a niqab-wearingstudent to enter school.

As per the media report, She was allegedly barred from entering the LahoreGrammar School owing to her attire on Tuesday.

A Twitter user had posted that Farwa Munir, an engineering student, hadbeen invited at an event by the private school as a guest.

However, when she reached the school’s gate, she had been allowed to enterthe premises because of her niqab.

Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari took notice of the Tweet, by urgingPunjab education minister to take action against those responsible.