Editorial
The recent high-level meeting at Governor House between Balochistan Governor Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail and Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC) Chairman Justice (R) Mehta Kalash Nath Kohli has once again exposed a long-standing injustice faced by thousands of young aspirants in the province: the absence of a modern, spacious examination hall.
Governor Mandokhail described this infrastructural shortfall as a “major gap” that directly hampers the commission’s ability to conduct competitive written examinations and interviews with the dignity, efficiency, and fairness they deserve. In a province where youth unemployment is already a crisis, forcing candidates into cramped, outdated, or makeshift venues during high-stakes tests is simply unacceptable. It undermines exam integrity, creates unnecessary stress, disadvantages those traveling from remote districts, and sends a discouraging message about how seriously the state values merit-based opportunity.
The BPSC is not just another department—it is the gateway through which competent, honest, and capable officers enter public service. These officers shape governance, deliver development projects, maintain security, and implement policies that affect every citizen of Balochistan. When the very institution responsible for selecting them is starved of basic facilities, the entire chain of public administration suffers.
Successive governments have allowed this neglect to persist for years, prioritizing other expenditures while leaving the BPSC to struggle with financial constraints and outdated infrastructure. This is not merely an administrative oversight; it is a betrayal of the province’s talented youth who pin their hopes on transparent, merit-driven recruitment.
The Governor’s emphasis on urgent financial support, modern infrastructure, and institutional reforms must now move beyond words. The provincial government should immediately prioritize and fund the construction of a state-of-the-art examination and interview complex at BPSC — one equipped to handle large-scale tests, ensure privacy during interviews, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
Until this happens, the promise of equal opportunity will remain hollow for far too many. Empowering the BPSC with proper facilities is not a luxury; it is a necessity for building a more transparent, efficient, and trustworthy government in Balochistan.
