Watch: Flag Featuring Maryam Nawaz at College Sparks Online Debate
A flag featuring the image of CM Minister Maryam Nawaz was hoisted alongside the national flag at a Government Graduate College in Kharian, sparking intense debate online.
A spokesperson for the provincial higher education minister, Noorul Hoda, told Dawn.Com that the incident occurred earlier this week and gained traction after a video circulated widely.
The spokesperson confirmed that an inquiry has begun to identify the individuals responsible and assess whether institutional policies were breached during the act.
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The viral clip showed the flag flying atop the college building, drawing a wave of public reactions across social media platforms.
Several users condemned the act as politically inappropriate, while some viewed it as an expression of admiration for the provincial chief minister.
Officials have not yet released a formal statement on possible disciplinary measures, though authorities emphasized that the matter is being handled with seriousness.