QUETTA: The Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC) has expressed serious concern over the unjustified and prolonged closure of educational institutions in Balochistan, warning that it is putting students’ academic futures at risk.
In a statement, the central spokesperson of the committee said that the ongoing uncertainty in the Balochistan’s education system has severely affected students. The organization noted that educational institutions in Balochistan have faced repeated closures over the years without any convincing or logical justification.
According to the statement, authorities have cited reasons such as lack of funding, delays in teachers’ salaries, and renovation work for suspending academic activities. However, the committee argued that these explanations fail to satisfy students and reflect what it termed as a lack of commitment toward education.
The spokesperson highlighted that institutions in summer-zone areas have remained closed for over a month, while those in winter-zone areas have been shut for nearly four months. This disruption, the committee said, has led to incomplete syllabi and violations of the academic calendar.
The statement further said that corruption and nepotism have weakened the education system in Balochistan. While officials speak of modernization and digital development, the committee claimed that many schools in Balochistan exist only on paper or lack basic facilities, leaving them non-functional.
The committee also expressed concern over repeated notifications announcing closures without clear reasons over the past month, stating that such actions have created anxiety and uncertainty among students. It described the situation as deeply troubling and called for immediate intervention.
The Baloch Students Action Committee urged higher authorities and the education department to reopen institutions without delay and resume academic activities to prevent further to students’ educational
