Bugti claims teachers' absence curbed

QUETTA:

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has announced that recent administrative reforms and improved governance in Balochistan are yielding tangible results, particularly in the crucial education and health sectors.

The Chief Minister revealed that complaints regarding teachers failing to attend schools and doctors being absent from hospitals have plummeted to less than one per cent over the past three months. He described the sharp decline as clear evidence that the provincial government's robust monitoring system and proactive governance approach are delivering on the ground.

"For years, absenteeism was one of the most persistent and frustrating challenges in our public service delivery, repeatedly highlighted by citizens during open courts," Bugti said. "However, through strict supervision, coordinated planning, and timely action, we have now brought this issue largely under control, resulting in significantly improved attendance in schools and hospitals."

The Chief Minister noted that over the past nine months, open courts held across all districts of Balochistan recorded thousands of public complaints, the majority of which concerned inactive institutions and missing staff.