Islamabad, Apr 11, 2025: In a strong step toward promoting healthier lifestyles among students, the Sindh Food Authority (SFA) has directed all educational institutions across the province—including schools and colleges—to eliminate the sale of junk and unhealthy food from their campuses.
Official letters have been sent to the School Education, College Education, and Local Government Departments, urging them to take action against the sale of harmful edibles in academic settings.
The SFA is aiming to remove items like fried papads, artificially colored chips, sugary sodas, and energy drinks from school and college canteens.
This initiative reinforces a 2018 health notification that focuses on student well-being and nutrition. Educational institutions have now been instructed to closely monitor food stalls and cafeterias to ensure only nutritious options are available.
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The goal is to encourage students to adopt better eating habits, reducing long-term health risks linked to poor diet.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, the Peshawar administration took a similar approach earlier this year by banning the sale of low-quality snacks near educational centers.
As per the Deputy Commissioner’s notification, Section 144 was imposed, restricting the sale of junk food within 150 meters of school premises.
Vendors caught violating this rule by selling substandard chips or sugary snacks now face strict legal action. The restriction is in place for 30 days and may be extended based on compliance.
Additionally, to enhance public safety and airspace security, Section 144 has also been enforced around the Peshawar Airport.
For the next two months, aerial firing, kite flying, pigeon flying, and the use of laser lights have been banned. This decision aims to protect aircraft operations and the safety of nearby residents.
Shops dealing in pigeons and laser devices close to the airport are also subject to restrictions.
Both the Sindh and Peshawar administrations are taking decisive measures to improve public safety and child health, setting a positive precedent for other provinces to follow.
