Probe into ‘fake’ recruitment nearing completion: Malik

Published September 15, 2014
Balochistan Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch. — File photo
Balochistan Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch. — File photo

QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch has said that the inquiry into the “fake” recruitment of thousands of teachers is about to be completed and vowed to take action against officials involved in the wrongdoing.

Addressing a meeting of the central committee of the National Party (NP) here on Sunday, he said over 8,000 teachers appointed by previous governments had not joined their duties but were regularly drawing their salaries.

He said an inquiry had been initiated and officials found involved in the scam would be dismissed from their service.


CM claims 8,000 teachers appointed by previous governments have not joined duty, but are drawing salary


The CM said his government had adopted a `zero tolerance policy against corruption’ and it would not allow loot and plunder of public resources and bring corrupt officials to book.

He said steps were being taken to eliminate the culture of absenteeism in schools, hospitals and other government organisations and it would be ensured that teachers, doctors and other employees regularly attended their duty.

He said a decline in the crime rate had been registered because of efforts made by the government.

“Law-enforcement agencies have busted several gangs of kidnappers and action will continue till the elimination of the last gang,” he said.

“The issue of missing persons lingers on,” he admitted and said efforts were under way to solve the problem.

Senator Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo, NP Secretary General Mir Tahir Bizenjo, former senator Dr Abdul Hayee Baloch, Dr Yasin Baloch and other members of the central committee attended the meeting.

Published in Dawn, September 15th, 2014

Opinion

Editorial

Military option
Updated 21 Nov, 2024

Military option

While restoring peace is essential, addressing Balochistan’s socioeconomic deprivation is equally important.
HIV/AIDS disaster
21 Nov, 2024

HIV/AIDS disaster

A TORTUROUS sense of déjà vu is attached to the latest health fiasco at Multan’s Nishtar Hospital. The largest...
Dubious pardon
21 Nov, 2024

Dubious pardon

IT is disturbing how a crime as grave as custodial death has culminated in an out-of-court ‘settlement’. The...
Islamabad protest
Updated 20 Nov, 2024

Islamabad protest

As Nov 24 draws nearer, both the PTI and the Islamabad administration must remain wary and keep within the limits of reason and the law.
PIA uncertainty
20 Nov, 2024

PIA uncertainty

THE failed attempt to privatise the national flag carrier late last month has led to a fierce debate around the...
T20 disappointment
20 Nov, 2024

T20 disappointment

AFTER experiencing the historic high of the One-day International series triumph against Australia, Pakistan came...