QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has reiterated his government’s commitment to merit-based recruitment in the public sector, announcing the appointment of 19 officers to the Balochistan Revenue Authority (BRA) through a transparent process conducted by the Higher Education Commission.

At a ceremony held on Tuesday, CM Bugti distributed appointment letters to the newly selected officers, congratulating them and urging them to serve with hard work, dedication, integrity and unconditional loyalty to the state.

He emphasised that the BRA has the potential to play a key role in shaping the province’s economic future, particularly by generating revenue to reduce the burden of non-developmental expenditure.

He noted that a significant portion of provincial resources is consumed by non-developmental expenditure, leaving limited funds for public welfare. He expressed hope that the BRA would help increase provincial revenue, enabling greater investment in education, health, infrastructure and other development priorities.

The chief minister recalled his pledge upon assuming office that government jobs would not be sold and that merit would always prevail. He highlighted that more than 14,500 teachers had been recruited on merit in the Education Department, adding that the latest BRA appointments reflected the same policy. He pointed out that even candidates from his own district, Dera Bugti, had not succeeded, underscoring the fairness and transparency of the process.

He praised Finance Minister Mir Shoaib Nosherwani, BRA Chairperson Abdullah Khan Noorzai and the entire team for ensuring merit-based recruitment, saying such practices were vital for restoring young people’s confidence in institutions. He urged the new officers to work with sincerity.

Published in Dawn, August 26th, 2026