Allegations of Corruption and Discrimination in BPSC Exams Spark Outrage Among Pashtun Students

Quetta:The Pashtun Students Organization (PSO) of Southern Pashtunkhwa has raised serious concerns over alleged corruption in the results of the recent BPSC exams for Assistant Commissioner, Section Officer, and DSP positions. According to the organization’s Zonal Body, the exam results published by the Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC) on May 2 show signs of severe malpractice, particularly against Pashtun candidates.

Warish Afghan, the Zonal Organizer of PSO Southern Pashtunkhwa, along with senior organizers and other key members, expressed their outrage over the results. The organization claims that Pashto, an elective subject for the exam, had an “unfairly low” scoring pattern. While candidates opting for Pashto scored poorly, with many failing or receiving marks between 50 to 60 out of a maximum of 75, candidates choosing other languages reportedly scored as high as 90 and above. This has raised serious concerns regarding linguistic discrimination, with accusations that Pashtun candidates are being deliberately marginalized.

The PSO also highlighted instances where candidates with good scores, particularly in high-scoring subjects, were disqualified after the interview stage, while others with historically low-scoring subjects were selected. Additionally, the organization pointed out a glaring inconsistency where a candidate from Nasirabad Division, who had applied only for the Assistant Commissioner post, was mistakenly appointed as a Section Officer instead. This, according to the PSO, is a clear example of the inefficiency and possible bias in the examination process.

The PSO has also noted several discrepancies in the final results, where candidates who had scored between 530 to 573 in the written exams were not selected, casting further doubt on the integrity of the process. Many students from Zhob, Pishin, and Sibi divisions, some of whom had passed the CSS exams, were allegedly marked as failed, despite their success in national level exams.

Moreover, the PSO raised concerns over the marginalization of Pashtuns in the broader socio-political landscape of Balochistan. They accused the government of trying to undermine the Pashtun community by using fraudulent census data and political maneuvers to create a fake majority for the Baloch population in the region. According to the PSO, this has led to the exclusion of Pashtuns from key opportunities in medical and engineering seats, jobs, and development programs across various sectors.

In response to these allegations, the PSO has demanded the formation of an independent research commission to investigate the discrepancies in the results and to ensure that the selection process is conducted fairly, based on merit. The organization has also warned that if their demands are not met, they will resort to legal and constitutional means to secure justice for Pashtun students.

The PSO has made it clear that it will continue to advocate for the rights of Pashtun students and will not accept any form of injustice or discrimination. They have vowed to take all necessary actions to ensure that the rightful candidates are given their due recognition and opportunities.

This ongoing issue has raised significant questions regarding the transparency of the BPSC and the fairness of the recruitment process, calling for immediate reforms and a review of the current policies affecting Pashtun students in Balochistan.