{"id":15513,"date":"2026-09-13T09:34:43","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T09:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=15513"},"modified":"2026-09-13T09:34:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T09:34:44","slug":"alleged-sale-of-government-jobs-in-balochistan-sparks-fresh-controversy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=15513","title":{"rendered":"Alleged Sale of Government Jobs in Balochistan Sparks Fresh Controversy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QUETTA:<\/strong> The issue of alleged buying and selling of government jobs in Balochistan has once again come under the spotlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Balochistan Food Minister <strong>Noor Muhammad<\/strong> has accused the Forest Department of allegedly selling government positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Noor Muhammad, government posts are allegedly being offered openly for amounts ranging from <strong>Rs1 million to Rs2 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following complaints of irregularities in recruitment for around <strong>300 vacant positions<\/strong>, the Balochistan government has ordered an investigation into the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The allegations have raised concerns about transparency and merit in government recruitment. Any proven involvement in the sale of jobs could undermine public confidence in the recruitment process and deprive deserving candidates of employment opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, Balochistan Chief Minister <strong>Sarfraz Bugti<\/strong> has taken another step aimed at preventing corruption in government recruitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chief minister obtained an oath from the administrative secretaries of provincial departments, requiring them to ensure that government jobs are not bought or sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The development comes as the provincial government faces renewed scrutiny over recruitment procedures and allegations of corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The investigation into the approximately 300 positions is expected to determine whether any irregularities took place and whether officials or other individuals were involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The allegations made by the food minister have not yet been independently established, and the findings of the government investigation will be important in determining the facts of the case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QUETTA: The issue of alleged buying and selling of government jobs in Balochistan has once again come under the spotlight. 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