Dadu — Young candidates in Dadu district staged a protest outside the Sindh Press Club, demanding the removal of a judicial stay that has stalled the final phase of police recruitment and calling for the immediate completion of appointments. The protest highlighted frustration among successful candidates who have cleared all stages of the recruitment process but are left in uncertainty due to the ongoing legal injunction.
The demonstration included several participants, among them Fida Hussain Dasti, Fayyaz Ali Mangi, Abdul Jabbar Karel, and Mumtaz Mangi, who carried banners and placards demanding merit-based appointments, timely justice, and immediate recruitment into the police force. The protesters raised slogans emphasizing the importance of transparency, fairness, and the enforcement of merit in public service appointments.
Speaking to the media, the young aspirants expressed deep disappointment over the legal delay, noting that they had successfully passed all stages of the recruitment process, including both physical and written examinations. Despite their efforts, the judicial stay has prevented the final appointments from being made, leaving their professional futures uncertain. “We have worked hard day and night, completing all tests successfully, yet at the last stage, a court-imposed stay has blocked our appointments,” one protester said.
The candidates emphasized that the recruitment process had been conducted transparently, with all aspirants meeting the merit criteria. They expressed frustration that, despite their clear eligibility, they are facing delays due to procedural hurdles rather than performance issues. The protest reflected a broader sentiment of disappointment among youth in the district, many of whom see public service jobs as crucial for career stability and social mobility.
The demonstrators urged the provincial government and relevant authorities to lift the judicial stay on police recruitment and to ensure that all candidates who passed the merit-based process are immediately appointed. They warned that prolonged delays could demoralize aspirants and erode public confidence in government recruitment processes.
Political analysts note that legal interventions in recruitment processes, while intended to ensure fairness, can often produce unintended consequences, including uncertainty for candidates who have fulfilled all official requirements. In Dadu, the protest signals both a demand for swift administrative action and a call for government accountability in implementing merit-based appointments.
Authorities have been urged to reconcile judicial concerns with the urgent need to fill vacancies in the police force, ensuring that the integrity of the process is maintained while avoiding prolonged disruptions for qualified candidates. The protest in Dadu highlights the challenges faced by youth navigating legal and administrative hurdles in public sector employment and reflects growing public demands for transparency, efficiency, and meritocracy in government recruitment systems.
The participants concluded their demonstration by reaffirming their commitment to legal and peaceful advocacy, insisting that their primary goal is to see the recruitment process completed according to merit and fairness. They stressed that immediate appointments would not only secure their futures but also strengthen public trust in the police recruitment system.
This protest adds to a series of demonstrations across Sindh where aspirants for various government positions have sought timely resolution of administrative and legal delays. The Dadu youth emphasized that merit should not be sidelined by procedural obstacles and that authorities must ensure that qualified candidates are given their rightful positions without further delay.
In summary, the Dadu protest underscores the urgent need for authorities to lift judicial restrictions on police recruitment, ensure transparent and merit-based appointments, and address the growing frustration among young aspirants who have fulfilled all official requirements. Swift action by the provincial government could restore confidence in the recruitment process, secure the futures of qualified candidates, and demonstrate commitment to fairness and justice in public sector employment.
