In a significant development, Balochistan has begun witnessing tangible results of institutional reforms, improved governance, and enhanced public service delivery.
For the first time in the province’s history, practical evidence of good governance has emerged, particularly in addressing long-standing public complaints regarding absenteeism of teachers in schools and doctors in hospitals.
Absenteeism Drops Below 1%
Sharing details on social media app X, the Chief Minister revealed that complaints related to absentee teachers and doctors during open courts have fallen to less than one percent over the past three months.
This sharp decline highlights improved monitoring mechanisms and effective governance strategies implemented by the provincial administration.
412 Open Courts Across 36 Districts
Over the past nine months, the government organized 412 open courts (Khuli Kachehris) across all 36 districts of Balochistan, receiving a total of 3,675 public complaints.
A large portion of these complaints was related to:
- Closure of schools and hospitals
- Absentee teachers and doctors
However, the impact of reforms is now clearly visible.
In March alone:
- 871 complaints were received
- Only 4 complaints were related to absenteeism
This marks a dramatic improvement and indicates that reform measures are delivering results.
Improvement in Education and Health Indicators
According to the Chief Minister, education and health indicators in the province are showing noticeable improvement, strengthening public trust in government policies.
Through:
- Coordinated strategy
- Strict monitoring
- Timely complaint resolution
the government has managed to significantly control absenteeism and improve institutional performance.
Focus Shifts to Broader Service Delivery Issues
With absenteeism largely under control, citizens are now raising broader service delivery concerns, which the government is actively addressing.
The Chief Minister emphasized that this transition reflects:
- Improved administrative responsiveness
- Increased public engagement
Role of Chief Secretary Acknowledged
The Chief Minister also praised Shakeel Qadir Khan for his proactive role in implementing reforms.
Regular meetings of:
- Secretaries Committee
- Divisional and district administrators
have played a crucial role in achieving governance targets.
Commitment to Transparency and Accountability
Reaffirming his government’s commitment, Mir Sarfraz Bugti stated that:
- Transparency will be further strengthened
- Public service delivery will continue to improve
- All schools and hospitals will be fully functional
He stressed that ensuring attendance of teachers and doctors is a key indicator of an effective and accountable governance system.
Balochistan’s recent progress reflects a shift toward responsive governance, where long-standing issues like absenteeism are being systematically addressed. The provincial government now aims to build on this momentum to further improve public services and strengthen trust between citizens and the state.
