rotational appointments in ICT colleges of Islamabad have been reported. Photo: File
QUETTA:
The Anti-Corruption Institute (ACE) has found alleged irregularities in recruitments carried out by the Balochistan Sports and Youth Affairs Department, covering the years 2006, 2011, 2013 and 2021.
Highly placed sources revealed that 14 to 18 people were appointed in violation of rules to posts ranging from grade 11 to 18. A significant number of these appointees are believed to be from the same family, including brothers, fathers-in-law, brothers-in-law and cousins. At least two people are currently serving in Years 16 and 18.
No public advertisements were published in newspapers for these positions, and minutes of selection committee meetings, a mandatory requirement, are reportedly missing from the archives. The director at the time denied having signed appointment orders linked to these recruitments.
The ACE sent several notices to the ministry demanding that records of appointments be registered, but officials reportedly avoided providing full documentation. In response to questions about two individuals in particular, the department said their records were not available, but those employees continue to receive regular salaries.
The Anti-Corruption Institute has launched a formal investigation into the matter and is pushing for full records. Sources indicate that the ministry chose to avoid cooperation rather than provide the required information.
It is pertinent to mention that Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has repeatedly declared his administration’s zero tolerance policy towards corruption in all its forms. The ACE continues its investigation into these alleged false recruitments within the Sports Department.
