The Baloch Literacy Campaign (BLC) has expressed worry about the state of a girls’ school in Khuzdar, Balochistan. The Government Girls High School Sarrej in Khuzdar’s Greshag area is struggling with a lack of resources and staff. With only six to seven teachers for over 200 students, essential subjects like science and mathematics are not being adequately taught, hindering academic progress.
The BLC has highlighted issues such as the use of alternate teachers and the absence of secondary level classes despite being a registered high school. This situation forces many female students to halt their education. Inadequate classrooms, textbooks, and the absence of clean drinking water further compound the challenges faced by students in this school.
Calling for urgent action, the BLC has urged educational authorities in Balochistan to address the school’s deficiencies and create a better learning environment. Meanwhile, the Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC) has criticized the forced retirement of teachers and government employees by Pakistani authorities, labeling it as undemocratic and retaliatory.
The BSAC has accused the authorities of using forced retirement to suppress dissent and maintain educational deprivation in Balochistan. The student body highlighted a severe shortage of teachers leading to non-functional schools, known as “ghost schools.” Despite promises of educational reform, the BSAC noted a persistent lack of teachers and schools in many areas of Balochistan, emphasizing the need for tangible steps to improve the education system.
