What happened: On Apr 19, Women University Swabi, situated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, imposed a ban on smartphones within the premises of the institution, effective from Apr 20 (today) onwards. Details: The administration highlighted that students’ frequent usage of social media has a negative impact on their performance as well as their behaviour. “In case of any violation, the authorities will take harsh disciplinary action, including confiscation of the cell phone and a punishment of Rs. 5000,” the notification further added.