In a decisive move to enhance the safety of female students, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has prohibited male faculty members from meeting female students in their offices at all public universities. This directive, reported by Hum News and Geo News on February 11, 2026, aims to create a safer educational environment by mandating that each department appoint a female faculty member to address and resolve student grievances. The Department of Higher Education has issued a formal letter to universities, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in handling harassment complaints. According to Geo News, this measure is part of a broader initiative to combat harassment on campuses, reflecting a negative sentiment towards previous inadequacies in addressing such issues.