Staff Reporter:
QUETTA, March 25: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti has ordered strict action against 428 government employees found holding dual jobs across 28 departments.
The decision was made during a high-level meeting of the Secretaries Committee, chaired by the CM and attended by Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan, Inspector General Police Moazzam Jah Ansari, and all provincial secretaries.
The meeting focused on governance improvements, the implementation of development projects, and challenges hindering progress. The revelation of dual employment led to immediate directives for legal action, including filing FIRs against violators under the BEDA Act.
Crackdown on Misuse of Government Vehicles
The Excise Department secretary presented records of 9,882 government vehicles, highlighting that several officers had not returned official vehicles despite being transferred. Expressing strong discontent, CM Bugti ordered FIRs against those refusing to return state-owned vehicles.
“Bad Governance Fuels Terrorism”: CM Bugti
CM Bugti emphasized that poor governance strengthens terrorism and must be tackled effectively. He stated that restoring trust between the state and citizens is only possible through good governance.
“The resources spent on government officers and employees must be justified by serving the public,” he said, adding that civil servants must uphold integrity and prioritize public welfare.
“No Place for Inefficiency in Government”
The Chief Minister stressed the need for amendments to the Civil Servant Act, arguing that inefficient officers should be dismissed.
“Government jobs are a choice, and those unwilling to serve the people should step aside. The state is not responsible for supporting incompetence until retirement,” he asserted.
He announced that all officials’ performance would be monitored through digital databases, which he would personally oversee. If necessary, the government would consider forced retirement for underperforming employees.
“Terrorists Aim to Dismantle the State”
CM Bugti reiterated that terrorism remains a major challenge for Balochistan, and all government officials must focus on resolving public issues.
“Terrorists want to break the country, and we have concrete evidence of their intentions,” he stated. “Hardcore terrorists will be fought with full force, and no government official should ever bow before them.”
He urged officers to dedicate themselves to public service and support the state’s narrative. “The time has come to give back to the nation by serving its people with full commitment,” he concluded.
