A government technology college in Quetta has remained without regular classes for the past 22 years, prompting the Balochistan High Court (BHC) to seek answers from the provincial authorities.
A two-member bench comprising Justice Iqbal Ahmed Kasi and Justice Mian Muhammad Rauf Atta expressed serious concern over the prolonged suspension of educational activities at the Government College of Technology, Sariab Road, Quetta.
The bench heard arguments from counsel for petitioner Imran Baloch, Assistant Advocate General Changez Dashti, and counsel for respondent No. 4 Aimal Khan Kakar.
After reviewing the arguments and available record, the court observed that classes at the college had remained suspended for 22 years.
The bench noted that keeping an educational institution non-functional for such a long period creates difficulties for students and affects their education, future prospects, and professional careers.
It also pointed out that the institution was established using public funds and warned that government spending on its building and infrastructure could go to waste if the college continued to remain non-functional.
The court directed the Additional Advocate General to ensure the personal appearance of the Secretary of the Colleges, Higher and Technical Education Department, Government of Balochistan, as well as the Principal of the Government College of Technology, at the next hearing.
The authorities have been ordered to submit a comprehensive report explaining why classes remained suspended for 22 years and what steps have been taken to restore educational activities.
The report must also include the department’s future plan for making the institution functional again.
The Secretary has been directed to provide details about the college’s current condition, including the availability of teaching and non-teaching staff, student enrollment, building and infrastructure, equipment, and other essential facilities.
The court also sought a clear, practical, and time-bound plan for the resumption of classes.
It directed the authorities to treat the matter seriously and present concrete measures and practical progress rather than general or routine explanations.
According to the court, the report should demonstrate genuine efforts to revive the institution so that the college can become functional again and students are not deprived of their fundamental right to education.
The next hearing is scheduled for September 10, 2026.
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