Archive · 12 Jan 2026

Balochistan Suspends 38 Teachers Over Protests

Balochistan Suspends 38 Teachers Over Protests

In Balochistan, Pakistan, the government has suspended 38 teachers, including 6 women, for three months.

They were punished for joining protests and strikes to demand better rights for workers.

The teachers' union and a student group are very upset about this decision.

They say the government is trying to stop people from speaking up for what they believe in.

The student group also said that the government is not really focused on improving education, because they are punishing teachers instead of helping them.

The groups want the government to talk peacefully with the teachers instead of punishing them.

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