Balochistan Youth Affairs Funds Spent on Publicity Instead of Welfare, Advisor Meena Majeed Under Fire

QUETTA: The Balochistan Youth Affairs Department, originally established to promote youth welfare, employment, training, and sports development, is facing mounting criticism over alleged misuse of funds.

According to reports, instead of being allocated for youth development, a significant portion of the department’s funds have been spent on publicity campaigns highlighting Provincial Advisor Meena Majeed Baloch. Colorful advertisements, costly billboards, and promotional events featuring the advisor’s images and slogans have consumed millions of rupees, while youth training programs, skill development courses, and sports facilities remain largely absent.

In recent sessions of the Balochistan Assembly, lawmakers questioned the department’s performance, calling it an injustice to the province’s youth. Sources revealed that several projects announced by the department exist only on paper, with no implementation on the ground.

Despite promises of youth centers, training institutes, and grants schemes, there has been little to no progress. Legislators highlighted that sports grounds remain deserted, young people are struggling with limited opportunities, and funds are being diverted toward personal branding.

Critics argue that in a deprived province like Balochistan—where thousands of young people await education, jobs, and sports facilities—the advisor’s use of resources for personal image-building amounts to negligence and financial mismanagement.

Political, public, and media circles have urged the caretaker Chief Minister and Chief Secretary of Balochistan to launch an immediate investigation, hold the Youth Affairs Advisor accountable, and ensure transparent use of funds for genuine youth welfare programs.

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