DERA BUGTI: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has issued a stern warning against corruption, vowing that the ongoing recruitment for the Levies force in Dera Bugti will be conducted strictly on merit.
The Chief Minister’s strong reaction came through an audio message addressing public complaints and rumors about the recruitment process. He forcefully denied allegations that Levies positions were being sold for money, labeling such talk as “baseless.”
In his message, Bugti laid down a direct challenge, stating, “If anyone has given money, tell his name, and also tell who has taken the money. I will take strict action against both.”
He emphasized that only deserving candidates would secure the positions, with official appointment orders expected to be issued in the coming days.
The Chief Minister used strong religious and moral language to condemn bribery, saying, “May God’s wrath be upon anyone who takes bribes. I curse such people.” This statement underscores his administration’s stated commitment to a transparent and fair recruitment drive for the provincial security force.
In a separate backlash senior lawmaker, Rehmat Saleh Baloch has strongly condemned the frequent mobile data and internet shutdowns in Balochistan, calling it a serious violation of human rights and a drag on development.
Mir Rehmat Saleh Baloch, the Central Leader of the National Party and Deputy Parliamentary Leader in the Balochistan Assembly, voiced his criticism, stating that while the modern world is advancing digitally, the people of Balochistan are being pushed back into “Stone Age-like conditions.”
He highlighted the severe impact of these blackouts on daily life. Students are unable to attend online classes, submit assignments, or take exams, while young entrepreneurs and journalists face significant hurdles in their work. Baloch argued that disrupting the internet not only harms the economy but also stifles the free flow of information, which is vital for a democratic society.
