Officials in Lahore have prohibited boys from assembling or lingering outside girls' colleges and universities as part of a security-enhancement drive.
The rule seeks to create a more secure and comfortable setting for female pupils when they arrive at or depart from their institutions.
Authorities hope the measure will deter unnecessary crowds near campuses and tackle worries about student safety.
It is also expected to heighten surveillance around schools and cut down on situations that might cause discomfort or raise security issues for women students.
