QUETTA:The Balochistan government has terminated the appointment of Advocate Naseemullah Tareen as Chairman of the Balochistan Service Tribunal. According to an official notification issued by the Services and General Administration Department, this decision was made with the approval of the Chief Minister. The notification also cancels the previous order dated May 2, 2023. Following the new directive, all powers granted to Naseemullah Tareen have been withdrawn with immediate effect.
The Chairman of the Balochistan Service Tribunal heads a quasi-judicial body that deals with disputes related to government service matters within the province.
This tribunal hears and decides appeals of civil servants regarding appointments, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, and other service-related grievances.
The role is significant because it provides government employees with an independent forum to challenge administrative decisions and ensures that service rules are applied fairly.
The chairman oversees hearings, interprets service laws, and issues binding judgments, helping maintain transparency and accountability in the provincial civil service system.
The position of Chairman of the Balochistan Service Tribunal was created under the Balochistan Service Tribunals Act, 1974, soon after the province gained its own administrative and judicial structures following Pakistan’s 1973 Constitution.
Since then, the post has typically been filled by experienced legal professionals—often retired judges of the High Court, senior advocates, or seasoned civil servants with a strong background in service law.
Appointments are generally made by the provincial government, with the Chief Minister’s approval, and are formalized through a notification from the Services and General Administration Department.
Over the years, tenures have varied: some chairmen have served their full terms, while others have been replaced early due to administrative reshuffles, policy changes, or judicial considerations.
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This pattern reflects the political and bureaucratic dynamics of the province, where changes in government often influence key tribunal appointments.
