The Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS) has come under heavy criticism over alleged anti-Baloch policies and controversial appointments made by the caretaker administration.
The controversy centres on the appointment of a caretaker Pro-Vice Chancellor and Registrar, both of whom critics allege were appointed illegally. According to Baloch faculty members and activists, the administration policies have significantly reduced the representation of Baloch individuals in key university positions.
Internal sources claim that under the current management, Baloch representation in senior administrative roles has dropped to under 10%. Only one of the six deans at BUITEMS is Baloch, while among 18 directors, just one belongs to the Baloch community.
“All three top management positions at the university — Vice Chancellor, Pro-Vice Chancellor, and Registrar — are now held by non-Baloch individuals,” said a student activist. “This is a blatant disregard for the rights of the Baloch people in an institution that is supposed to represent Balochistan.”
Local activists argue that these appointments reflect a deeper policy of marginalization of indigenous people within their own land.
“This is a blatant disregard for the rights of the Baloch people,” said another activist. “We urge the authorities to take swift action to rectify this situation and ensure that the Baloch people are fairly represented in their own educational institutions.”
Further inflaming the situation are reports of appointments involving individuals with allegedly illegal identity documents. Some Afghan nationals holding counterfeit or unverified CNICs have reportedly been appointed to various posts at the university, including administrative roles.
“This is not just a case of underrepresentation — it’s an assault on the legal and social fabric of our institutions,” said a Baloch academic. “How can Afghan nationals with questionable legal status be hired while qualified Baloch candidates are sidelined?”
Local community leaders, student organizations, and rights groups have called for an immediate and thorough investigation into the university’s hiring practices and the policies implemented by the caretaker administration.
“This issue is not just administrative — it is political and cultural,” said one academic familiar with the matter. “BUITEMS is one of the most important public institutions in Balochistan, and the exclusion of local people from top management is unacceptable.”
They are demanding the reversal of discriminatory decisions and the appointment of qualified Baloch professionals to restore balance and fairness.