Quetta: The Education Department has taken decisive action by dismissing Office Assistant Muhammad Bakhsh for blackmailing female teachers, incompetence, and abuse of authority.
in Balochistan news updates , Investigations confirmed additional charges, including the bogus appointments of his son Owais and daughter Marvi, as well as carrying out illegal staff transfers.
The case was presented by the District Education Officer (Female) to the District Education Authority, which approved the dismissal after reviewing the evidence.
The teaching community welcomed the decision as a significant step toward transparency and called for continued strict action against such elements to safeguard the integrity of the education system.
Over the last ten years, Balochistan has faced persistent challenges of corruption within various government departments, including education, health, public works, and revenue.
Common issues have included ghost employees drawing salaries without reporting for duty, embezzlement of development funds, illegal land transfers, and the misuse of administrative authority for personal gain.
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Investigations have repeatedly exposed schemes such as fake appointments, inflated project costs, and diversion of resources intended for public welfare.
In response, successive provincial governments and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) have launched inquiries and accountability drives.
High-profile cases have led to the suspension, dismissal, or arrest of senior officers, with some facing trials for misappropriation of millions of rupees.
The Balochistan Anti-Corruption Establishment has also intensified surprise inspections and audits, while digital reforms—such as computerized land records and online salary systems—aim to reduce opportunities for fraud.
Despite these measures, experts note that sustained political will, stronger internal controls, and transparent recruitment processes remain crucial to breaking entrenched networks of graft and ensuring lasting institutional integrity.
It is worth mentioning that irregularities and corruption on major government posts have led the youth of Balochistan to frustration, depravity and insecurity.
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Corruption as well as bad governance has been a core issue of Balochistan which need to be resolved If one need to heel the wounds of the province.
