Balochistan Fires 72 More Doctors for Repeated Absences

The Balochistan government dismissed 72 doctors for ongoing absenteeism, raising the total firings to 200 since the AI attendance system was introduced.

NationPulse Desk

Oct 31, 2026 · 11:11 PM 1 min read

Key takeaways

72 doctors were dismissed in Balochistan for persistent absenteeism.

Total dismissals for attendance violations in the province now total 200.

Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti announced the action on X and said Rs410 million has been deducted from salaries.

Around 11,000 employees have received notices for attendance issues, with 800 facing disciplinary proceedings.

The AI attendance system was introduced to improve attendance and accountability in public services.

The Balochistan government dismissed another 72 doctors for repeated absenteeism after rolling out an artificial intelligence (AI) attendance monitoring system in the provincial health department. This latest move lifts the total number of staff dismissed for attendance breaches to 200.

Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti posted on X that the AI-driven system is pinpointing workers who consistently miss duty. He noted the government has deducted Rs410 million from public-sector salaries because of attendance and disciplinary infractions.

Bugti said roughly 11,000 government employees have been served notices demanding explanations for attendance breaches, and disciplinary actions are in progress against an additional 800 staff members. He emphasized that public servants must fulfill their duties and will not receive pay without attending work.

The provincial administration launched the AI-based monitoring tool to boost attendance, enhance accountability and aid the provision of public services, especially in health care.

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