Student Organizations Unite in Quetta, Announce Joint Movement for Education and Transparency
Quetta:A broad-based joint meeting of student organizations was held at the central secretariat of the Pashtunkhwa Students Organization (PSO) under the chairmanship of BSO Pajjar’s Central Chairman, Bohar Saleh Baloch.
The session was attended by key representatives, including BSO’s Central Secretary General Samand Baloch, PSO’s Central Organizer Saifullah Khan, PSF’s Provincial President Tahir Shah, Hazara Students Federation’s General Secretary Murtaza Sultan, and ISF’s Shah Wali, along with leaders and members from various student bodies.
During the meeting, participants voiced grave concerns over the deteriorating state of educational institutions in Balochistan and across the country. They highlighted the absence of basic facilities, neglected libraries, poor hostel conditions, and a lack of research environment. The student leaders criticized the government for focusing on “cosmetic projects” rather than addressing core educational issues.
They further alleged that government schemes such as scholarships, electric bikes, and laptop distributions lacked transparency and were plagued by corruption and favoritism. According to them, these initiatives were being used to deceive students temporarily rather than genuinely empowering them.
Expressing concerns over the country’s political deadlock, leaders stated that the suspension of democratic processes and the deliberate sidelining of youth from politics were driving students toward despair and hopelessness. They emphasized that no positive societal change could be achieved without reviving democratic engagement and giving youth an active role.
The meeting concluded with a **unanimous decision to launch a peaceful and democratic joint movement** aimed at securing students’ rights, ensuring transparency in institutions, and raising a strong voice against corruption. Leaders pledged to transform this unity into a collective strength for the student community, vowing to challenge any policies that jeopardize the future of the youth.
Participants also expressed solidarity with Afghan students in Balochistan, condemning efforts to disrupt their education. They stressed that under international law and humanitarian principles, Afghan students should be allowed to complete their studies with dignity. If repatriation became necessary, they said, it should be conducted respectfully to avoid jeopardizing their education and future.
Student leaders announced that a follow-up meeting would be held soon to finalize the framework of the movement, including protest programs, seminars, and public awareness activities. They appealed to civil society and the public to support this cause for transparency and improvement in educational institutions.
