QUETTA: The Balochistan government has directed the leaders of Balochistan Professors and Lecturers Association (BPLA) to withdraw their call of boycotting the intermediate annual examinations within 48 hours otherwise strict action will be taken against them.
According to the notices issued by the Balochistan government, Assistant Professor Zahid Hussain (Patron-in-Chief, BPLA), Lecturer Abdul Quddus (President, BPLA), and Shamsullah have been warned to withdraw their boycott and comply fully with government directives.
Both the teachers were informed through notices that they violated the Balochistan Government Servants (Conduct) Rules 1979, as well as clear orders issued by the High Court, by calling for a boycott under the platform of an unregistered group, the Balochistan Professors and Lecturers Association (BPLA). They have also been accused of breaching the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973.
The notices outlined serious consequences if they fail to follow the rules and regulations.
Departmental action under the Balochistan Employees Efficiency and Discipline Act (BEDA) 2011, which may include dismissal from service and other departmental punishments according to the rules.
The notices were issued under the signature of Saleh Muhammad Baloch, Secretary of Colleges, Higher and Technical Education Department.
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The provincial government took notice of the situation after concern were raised the teacher boycott could create problems for over 100,000 students across Balochistan.
