Ghost teachers

For decades, Sindh's public education system has suffered due to the menace of ghost teachers — those who continue to receive salaries despite being permanently absent from schools. Now, the provincial government has issued a final 15-day notice to 5,000 such teachers, warning them to return to work or face dismissal. While this is a long-overdue step, it is not nearly enough. The real problem is not just their absence. It is the system that has allowed them to exploit public resources for years with impunity. Calling them back will not fix the damage done. Sindh must go beyond leniency and enforce strict action to root out this malpractice once and for all. At present, 63,628 teachers are actively employed in Sindh, while thousands of qualified candidates remain on waiting lists, unable to secure jobs. Why should non-serious individuals be given another chance when more deserving and dedicated educators are eager to serve? The only logical course of action is immediate termination for those who fail to report within the given deadline. But dismissals alone will fall short. These ghost teachers must be held accountable. The government should initiate legal proceedings to recover salaries paid to them during their unauthorised absence and ensure they are permanently barred from future government employment. To prevent such negligence in the future, the education department must implement stronger oversight mechanisms. Biometric attendance systems and regular audits should become mandatory across all public schools. Additionally, a transparent and merit-based recruitment system must be enforced to prevent political appointments that lead to inefficiency and corruption. Sindh's education sector cannot afford such malpractice. Every classroom in the province should be led by teachers who are present, accountable and committed to their profession.

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