Balochistan Government Spokesman Shahid Rind declared that the provincial government is dedicated to using a clear and strategic approach to address governance issues and enhance the education sector.

He discussed the government's current and planned changes during a press conference held at the Chief Minister's Secretariat on Friday.

The province intends to hire about 12,000 teachers in two stages under a contract policy in order to address the teacher shortage.

In the initial round, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women's University will issue orders next week for the recruitment of 3,891 instructors who were chosen through test interviews.

In the second phase, 9,000 additional instructors will be hired, and candidates' academic backgrounds will be compared to ensure merit-based selection.

Rind also emphasized steps to prevent exam misconduct. At the 430 exam locations around Balochistan that will be outfitted with CCTV cameras, administrative personnel will now act as superintendents.

The Anti-Corruption Establishment has been instructed to thoroughly look into concerns in order to stop fraudulent degree submissions. Any candidate found guilty of presenting phony degrees or participating in unlawful activity will be subject to instant arrest, three years of disqualification from government employment, and legal action.

In an effort to promote greater performance and commitment, the government is also improving contract teachers' compensation packages. Rand underlined that the administration is committed to ensuring transparency and merit in all hiring processes as well as the continuation of education reforms.

He pointed out that the provincial government's determination to make long-lasting changes to Balochistan's educational system is reflected in these actions.

According to recent statistics, Balochistan, the largest province in Pakistan by land, has serious educational issues.

A significant shortfall in educational infrastructure is evident from the fact that 22.1% of schools in the province are nonfunctional, according to the Balochistan Education Statistics 2022–23 report.

Another issue facing the province is the large number of youngsters who are not attending school. More than three million youngsters in Balochistan are not attending school, according to reports from June 2024, highlighting the country's serious educational problem.

The situation is made worse by gender differences. There was a notable gender disparity in education in Balochistan as of 2022, with the female literacy rate being only 33% and the male literacy rate being 46%.

In Balochistan, only roughly 31.8% of children of official primary school age are enrolled in primary education, according to the country's national adjusted enrollment rate for primary education, which is 31.8%.

These figures demonstrate the pressing need for focused measures to raise the standard and accessibility of education in Balochistan. Improving the province's educational system requires addressing infrastructure deficiencies, advocating for gender equality, and putting in place sensible regulations.

Insufficient teacher availability and training exacerbate Balochistan's education crisis. More than half of the province's schools, according to recent statistics, only have one instructor, which significantly lowers the standard of instruction.