QUETTA: In a sharp critique of the provincial administration, Nawab Muhammad Aslam Raisani, the Chief of Sarawan and former Chief Minister of Balochistan, has condemned the frequent transfer of deputy commissioners as a glaring example of “bad governance” that undermines public service.
Speaking to the media outside the Balochistan Assembly on Wednesday, the seasoned political leader dismissed official claims of good governance. “Government officials take pride in their good governance, but we laugh at it,” Raisani stated, highlighting a disconnect between official rhetoric and ground reality.
He pinpointed the rapid turnover of key district administrators as a primary failure. “A clear example of bad governance is the transfer of deputy commissioners every two months, which affects continuity and sustainability in administrative affairs,” he asserted.
Raisani, who served as the province’s chief minister from 2008 to 2013, argued that such instability at the district level is fundamentally detrimental. He stressed that these frequent postings disrupt long-term planning, hamper the implementation of development projects, and prevent officers from understanding local issues deeply. “Such frequent transfers are detrimental to government performance and public service,” he declared, firmly categorizing the practice as a failure of governance.
His remarks underscore a persistent administrative challenge in Balochistan, where bureaucratic reshuffles are often attributed to political interference rather than administrative necessity. The criticism calls into question the efficiency and stability of the provincial bureaucracy, suggesting that the constant churn of officials compromises the delivery of essential services to the public.
Meanwhile the Balochistan Assembly witnessed a rare moment of unity on Tuesday as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle condemned a social media campaign allegedly aimed at character assassination and demanded a high-level investigation.
The session, which began 45 minutes late under Speaker Captain (R) Abdul Khaliq Achakzai, was dominated by outrage over a Facebook page named “Balochistan Leaks.” Opposition Leader Mir Younis Aziz Zehri, raising a point of order, stated that false information was being spread under a “well-thought-out plan” to defame assembly members and politicians. He demanded an inquiry by the Cyber Crimes Agency.
