The central spokesperson of Baloch Students Organization (BSO), in a statement issued, said that one month has passed since the beginning of the academic year, but unfortunately, essential items such as textbooks and stationery have not yet reached the dilapidated schools of Balochistan. Thousands of students go to school daily only to return disappointed due to the non-commencement of educational activities.
According to reports from local media, nearly a hundred percent of children in the Balanosh area of Chagai district are out of school, BSO spokesperson said. In the 21st century, where the rest of the world has made significant progress, the children of Balochistan are deprived of education. This deprivation of education serves as tangible evidence of the state’s deliberate efforts to keep the Baloch people marginalized, BSO statement read.
Similarly, according to some media reports, around three dozen schools in Jhal Magsi are closed, leaving the children of these areas out of schools. Meanwhile, teachers and other staff are receiving salaries while sitting at home. Jhal Magsi is counted among the most neglected districts of Balochistan, where the helpless population has been at the mercy of the state and its negligence for a long time, spokesperson said.
Furthermore, the organization, through a press release, urges the provincial government and relevant authorities to swiftly resolve the aforementioned issues. Otherwise, BSO will initiate protest movements throughout Balochistan.