In a controversial incident at Bacha Khan University in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, four pharmacy students were expelled for performing the Indian national anthem during a youth festival held from February 12 to 15, 2026. The students, including Jibran Riaz and Syed Riaz Ahmed, faced backlash after videos of their performance went viral, leading to protests and demands for disciplinary action. The university's administration stated that the performance risked creating unrest and harming national cohesion, with an official statement emphasizing that such actions could undermine institutional integrity. The expelled students were accused of violating campus regulations and were ordered to vacate their accommodations immediately. Jibran Riaz defended the performance, claiming it was intended for entertainment and not a political statement, stating, "It was no different from students performing or listening to foreign music at university functions." However, the university's disciplinary committee recommended expulsion, which was subsequently enacted, highlighting a strict stance against perceived threats to national unity.