On Monday, the cabinet of Balochistan stopped new hires from universities and established a special committee to examine the Public Sector Universities Act and compare it with other provinces’ laws.
It was decided to form this special committee at a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti. The provincial ministers Mir Zahoor Buledi, Mir Shoaib Nosherwani, Bakht Khan Kakar, and the secretary of the department of higher education make up the committee. Within seven days, they have to provide recommendations.
CM Bugti regretted that despite continuous hiring and building projects, universities did not have enough money for salaries. He noted that changes are being made for the benefit of different departments and underlined that the province administration is working to build good governance and enhance service delivery in the province.
The creation of the special committee to examine the legislation governing Balochistan’s universities was unanimously approved during the cabinet meeting, which was chaired by Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti.
The secretary of the higher education department is included in the committee, along with provincial ministers Mir Zahoor Buledi, Mir Shoaib Nosherwani, and Bakht Khan Kakar. Within seven days, the committee will provide recommendations.
CM Bugti expressed sadness during the meeting that although institutions were recruiting staff and building new facilities, they were not able to pay for their salaries. According to him, the province’s government is working to enhance service delivery and create sound governance.
The CM went on to say that changes are being made to improve a number of departments. The government of Balochistan should establish its own HEC, just like other provinces. We must work together to find solutions to our problems rather than placing the blame elsewhere. It is now our responsibility to create policies that will enable the province to develop; regular planning and clear vision are necessary for this.
The countries who understood the importance of education and made an effort to gain from it are now respected and valued globally, whereas the countries that disregarded it are currently in decline. We ought to transition to a developed society and abandon our customs. If we do not prioritise education and modern civilization, we will not be able to construct a developed society.
