Quetta, June 25: The situation for girls’ education in Balochistan, Pakistan, is alarming. Authorities are not only depriving adults of their rights but also denying the next generation their right to quality education. The Baloch Literacy Campaign (BLC) has raised serious concerns about the conditions at a government girls’ school in the Khuzdar district. Allegations suggest that essential facilities are deliberately being withheld from the school.
BLC, an initiative by the Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC), has questioned the lack of basic amenities and teachers at the school. According to BLC, over 200 students attend the Government Girls High School Sarrej in the Greshag area of Khuzdar, yet only 6 to 7 teachers are available to educate them. The organization states, “The severe shortage of teachers is hindering students’ learning in crucial subjects like science, math, and English.”
BLC has also claimed that the unnecessary arrangement of substitute teachers exacerbates the problem, as someone other than the assigned teacher often conducts classes. This situation disrupts regular classes and leads to instruction without proper training.
Moreover, despite being registered as a high school, secondary-level classes are not available, forcing many students to abandon their studies and depriving a significant number of girls of higher education opportunities.
BLC reported a lack of adequate classrooms, textbooks, and clean drinking water, all of which negatively impact the learning environment. The organization has called on Balochistan’s education officials to intervene immediately to improve the school’s conditions and provide a better educational atmosphere.
Previously, BSAC criticized the forced retirement of teachers and other government employees, labeling it as “undemocratic and unfortunate.” The organization argues that such actions are used to silence voices advocating for their rights. They assert that the severe shortage of teachers in Balochistan has rendered many schools non-functional, with some existing only on paper as “ghost schools.”
BSAC emphasized that the poor state of education in Balochistan has persisted for a long time. According to the organization, while governments claim to promote educational reforms and increase literacy, many areas still lack sufficient teachers and proper school facilities.
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