Balochistan High Court Expresses Concern Over 22-Year Suspension of Classes at Government College of Technology
QUETTA (Daily Qudrat Quetta): The Balochistan High Court has expressed serious concern over the suspension of academic activities and classes at the Government College of Technology on Sariab Road, Quetta, for the past 22 years, directing the relevant authorities to submit a comprehensive report on the institution’s condition and revival.
A two-member bench comprising Justice Iqbal Ahmed Kasi and Justice Mian Muhammad Rauf Atta heard the case. During the proceedings, the court heard arguments from the petitioner’s counsel Imran Baloch, Assistant Advocate General Changez Dashti and counsel for respondent No. 4, Aimal Khan Kakar.
After examining the arguments and record, the court noted that classes at the Government College of Technology Sariab Road had remained suspended for 22 years.
The bench expressed grave concern over the prolonged suspension of educational activities and observed that keeping an educational institution non-functional for such an extended period not only creates difficulties for students but also adversely affects their education, future and professional careers.
The court also expressed concern over the possible wastage of public funds spent on establishing the institution and developing its infrastructure while the college remained inactive.
The court directed the Additional Advocate General to ensure the personal appearance of the Secretary Colleges, Higher and Technical Education Department, Government of Balochistan, and the Principal of Government College of Technology Sariab Road at the next hearing.
The authorities were ordered to submit a detailed report explaining the reasons for the 22-year suspension of classes, steps taken by the department to restore academic activities and a future plan for making the institution fully functional.
The court also sought detailed information about the college’s current condition, availability of teaching and non-teaching staff, student admissions, buildings and infrastructure, equipment and other essential facilities.
The authorities were further directed to present a clear, practical and time-bound plan for the resumption of classes.
The two-member bench instructed the concerned officials to treat the matter with utmost seriousness and directed them to present concrete measures and actual progress at the next hearing instead of general or routine explanations.
The court emphasized that the report should reflect genuine steps being taken to revive the institution so that students could regain access to their fundamental right to education.
The next hearing of the case has been scheduled for September 10, 2026.
