Education Desk:
The recent recruitment exams conducted by the Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC) have come under intense scrutiny, as Pashtun candidates and student organizations allege widespread discrimination and unfair practices in the selection process.
According to protesters, candidates from Pashtun-majority areas were deliberately failed at various stages of the examination, particularly in the written tests. The Pashtunkhwa Students Organization (PSO) has raised strong objections, claiming that Pashto language papers were assessed by non-Pashto examiners, leading to biased evaluations.
Mohammad Waris Afghan, a representative of PSO, said, “There was evident discrimination in the way papers were marked. Strict measures were applied to Pashtun candidates, while others were favored.”
Reports also suggest that several high-scoring Pashtun candidates were ignored during the interview shortlisting phase, sparking further outrage among students and aspiring civil servants.
In a press conference held by student leaders and PSO representatives, it was alleged that the BPSC exam process was manipulated to benefit a particular group, undermining merit and transparency. The speakers drew parallels with past controversies in 2011 and 2012, when similar claims of favoritism in BPSC results led to large-scale protests.
The student organization has called for a comprehensive review of BPSC’s recruitment policies, transparent re-evaluation of exam results, and strict action against those involved in any wrongdoing.
