QUETTA: Provincial Food Minister Haji Noor Muhammad Dumar pledged to establish modern sports facilities in Ziarat district, aiming to engage the local youth in healthy activities and education.
The announcement came on Sunday as the minister attended a local cricket tournament as chief guest. The event, organized by youth at the China Market grounds, also saw the presence of District Municipal Committee Chairman Habibullah Panizai. Minister Dumar was greeted enthusiastically by the crowd.
During the ceremony, Minister Dumar awarded a cash prize of Rs. 100,000 and promised a sound system to the tournament organizers. He later distributed trophies to the winning and runner-up teams and joined the players for group photographs.
In his address, the minister emphasized the importance of sports as a healthy pursuit. “I will try to establish modern sports facilities in district Ziarat to encourage our youth to actively participate in sports alongside quality education,” Dumar stated. This pledge addresses a long-standing need for improved recreational infrastructure in the region.
The commitment was warmly received by attendees, who hope the project will move from promise to reality, providing a dedicated space for the district’s aspiring athletes.
Meanwhile the Government of Balochistan has abolished the contract employment system within the provincial health department, mandating that all future appointments for doctors and medical staff be made permanently through the Public Service Commission (PSC).
According to an official notification, this policy shift has led to the immediate abolition of all contract posts for specialists, assistant professors, and registrars. To fill the resulting vacancies, the Health Department has requested the PSC to process appointments for 1,003 positions in Grade 16 and 17.
The breakdown of the 1,003 new permanent posts includes 560 Medical Officers (MOs), 346 Female Medical Officers, and 97 Dental Officers.
The decision has been welcomed by healthcare professionals. Leaders of the Young Doctors Association (YDA) praised the move, calling it a “milestone for the youth of the province.” They stated that permanent appointments through a transparent commission would significantly improve the quality of public healthcare services by ensuring job security and attracting qualified candidates.
