The Balochistan government’s announcement to provide desks to schools across the province has still not been implemented, even after the three-month deadline has passed.
Many schools in Balochistan continue to face a shortage of basic furniture, forcing students to sit on mats while attending classes. The situation is particularly concerning in areas where schools already lack essential facilities.
Chief Minister Balochistan Sarfraz Bugti had announced three months ago that the government would end the traditional “mat culture” in schools and provide desks within three months. However, the promised deadline has passed, and desks have yet to reach most schools.
Director of Schools Akhtar Khetran said that a summary regarding the desk-provision project has already been submitted to the provincial government. According to him, the desks will be supplied once the necessary funds are released.
The delay has raised questions about the implementation of government commitments regarding education. While the announcement was intended to improve the classroom environment and provide students with better facilities, the lack of funding has prevented the project from moving forward.
For thousands of students, desks are not simply a matter of comfort but an important part of creating a proper learning environment. Prolonged sitting on mats can make it difficult for children to concentrate and may further reflect the challenges faced by schools in remote and less-developed parts of the province.
The education department’s statement suggests that the project is currently awaiting financial approval. Once funds are made available, officials are expected to begin supplying desks to schools.
Parents, teachers and students are now looking toward the provincial government to accelerate the process and fulfill the commitment. The delay also highlights the need for better coordination between government departments so that education-related announcements are translated into timely action.
Providing basic furniture is a relatively straightforward step toward improving school infrastructure. Ensuring that the desks actually reach classrooms, however, will be crucial in determining whether the government’s promise becomes a reality.
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