Education Desk:Â
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has launched an inquiry into 50 faculty members from local universities who failed to return after completing government-sponsored advanced studies abroad.
These individuals, originally part of a program aimed at enhancing academic standards at Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University, and Balochistan University, are believed to have settled in European countries, raising concerns over the misuse of public funds.
Previously, we reported on this alarming issue, highlighting the lack of proper guarantees from faculty members before their departure.
Experts argue that the absence of strict agreements allowed these scholars to leave without fulfilling their obligations.
A senior BUITEMS official stated, the government heavily invested in their education and travel, expecting them to contribute to our universities. Their failure to return is a major setback for our education system.
Higher education plays a crucial role in nation-building and economic development, yet the province now faces a shortage of experienced faculty due to this brain drain. The government’s inquiry aims to introduce stricter compliance measures, ensuring future scholars fulfill their commitments to Balochistan’s universities and students.
