Victims of “Aaghaz-e-Huqooq Balochistan Package” Scholarship Cancellation Seek Accountability from New HEC Chairman

Quetta:Candidates affected by the **Aaghaz-e-Huqooq Balochistan Package** have contacted **Intikhab News** and expressed their hope that the newly appointed **Acting Chairman of HEC** and **Federal Secretary of Education, Nadeem Mahboob**, will hold the **Project Director Dara Shikoh** and **Accountant Abdul Qudoos** accountable for the unlawful cancellation of their scholarships. The candidates revealed that **over a year** has passed since their scholarships were unjustifiably canceled by the two officials, and they have been struggling to get justice ever since.

### Key Concerns Raised:

* The affected candidates emphasized that despite **no legal justification**, their scholarships were **canceled** by **Dara Shikoh** and **Abdul Qudoos**, causing severe distress to them.
* The candidates have not only **appealed to the Balochistan High Court** but have also highlighted their grievances through various **media houses**. The **corruption** of these officials has even been reported in **well-known newspapers**.
* Despite the media’s investigative reports and public outcry, **former HEC Chairman Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed** failed to take any **action** against the officials involved, leaving the victims **disillusioned**.
* Even after a year, **Dara Shikoh**, the **Project Director** known for his **bias** against Baloch students, and **Abdul Qudoos**, the **Accountant** responsible for **canceling the scholarships**, continue to hold their **positions**.

### The Hope for Justice:

The affected candidates have expressed their **disappointment** with the lack of accountability for the **misuse of power** by these officials. They have now placed their **hopes** on the newly appointed **Acting Chairman of HEC**, urging him to take **stern action** against **Dara Shikoh** and **Abdul Qudoos**. They are hopeful that under the new leadership, the **students of Balochistan** will finally receive their **rightful scholarships** and **justice** will be served.

The affected candidates have urged the government and relevant authorities to **address** the issue of **discrimination** and **ensure fair treatment** of students from Balochistan in the **Aaghaz-e-Huqooq Balochistan Package**, which was designed to support and uplift students from the province.