Shakeel Qadir Khan Reviews Recruitment, Departmental Digitization and Official Vehicle Use; Calls for Transparency, Accountability and AI-Based Recruitment
QUETTA (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) — Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan chaired an important meeting of the Secretaries Committee to review key administrative matters, including recruitment against vacant posts, departmental digitization and the use of official vehicles.
Addressing the meeting, the Chief Secretary said public service was the fundamental responsibility of every government department. He emphasized that administrative performance should be measured by the quality of services provided to citizens and the timely resolution of their problems.
Shakeel Qadir Khan directed government departments to treat public complaints seriously rather than as routine office matters. He stressed the need for practical solutions, clear responsibility, transparency and accountability at every administrative level.
He said all departments must prioritize public facilitation and ensure that citizens receive timely responses to their concerns.
Emphasizing the importance of modern technology, the Chief Secretary called for accelerating digitization across government departments.
He said the movement of official files and disposal of administrative matters should be expedited. Effective use of digital systems would help eliminate unnecessary delays and ensure faster and easier delivery of public services.
He urged departments to gradually transform their traditional office procedures into modern digital systems to improve efficiency and transparency.
The Chief Secretary stated that government resources were a public trust and must be utilized strictly in accordance with applicable rules, regulations and public needs.
He emphasized improving service delivery through the effective use of available resources and ensuring responsible management of official facilities, including government vehicles.
The meeting also decided to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and modern technology in recruitment against vacant government posts.
Shakeel Qadir Khan said merit and transparency must remain the guiding principles of the recruitment process. He stressed that eligible and deserving candidates should receive their rightful opportunities.
He further directed departments to ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations and introduce effective technological monitoring mechanisms.
The Chief Secretary said these measures would help strengthen transparency, improve oversight and build public confidence in government recruitment.
The meeting underscored the provincial government’s focus on administrative reforms, digital transformation, responsible resource management and improved public service delivery across Balochistan.
