On April 13, the Balochistan government decided on the introduction of a modern digital monitoring system designed to ensure the attendance, performance, and effective supervision of field officers across the province. This new initiative, which incorporates a live-location-based attendance mechanism, aims to ensure officers’ presence at their designated posts and facilitate real-time monitoring of ongoing development projects.

This decision was reached during a high-level meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, which focused on the progress of current development schemes within the region. During the meeting, secretaries from various departments provided comprehensive updates on the status of these projects, discussing the pace of work, the quality of outputs, challenges encountered, and actionable strategies to address these issues.

Chief Minister Bugti emphasised the necessity for field officers to remain actively present in their respective areas rather than staying in the provincial capital, Quetta. He highlighted that such field presence was crucial for the timely implementation of projects. The Chief Minister also set a firm deadline, mandating the completion of all ongoing development projects by June.

Further to his directives, Chief Minister Bugti instructed administrative heads to enforce strict measures against any officer found absent from their field duties for more than ten days. He asserted that the new digital system would not only elevate governmental efficiency but also assure full transparency and accountability in operations.

Reiterating the government’s commitment to transparency, Chief Minister Bugti expressed his expectations for high-quality and timely project completions, stating that these were the administration’s top priorities. He also acknowledged the efforts of Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan for his dedication to reform and the regular convening of the secretaries’ committee meetings.