Incentives for Baloch youth to join army

ISLAMABAD Pak Army on Friday unveiled a special programme to encourage Balochistan youth to join the army. According to the informed sources, the programme is in line with the special Balochistan package initiated by the federal government and has been launched keeping in view the backwardness of the province.
Sources were of the view that the move would also help in tackling rampant unemployment in the province. The programme would offer special incentives to Balochistan youth including relaxation of 3 years in age, 5 cms in height and eligibility for middle educated youth.
Moreover, the programme grants special exemption to the applicants in registration fee for enrolment.
Unlike other parts of the country, induction process in Balochistan would continue throughout the year with a view to facilitate Balochistans youth.
Other than Quetta, Army Selection and Recruitment Offices have also been established in Loralai, Sibi, Khuzdar and Turbat.
Apart from this, mobile selection teams are also sent to the far-flung areas of Balochistan.
To enhance the induction of youth of Balochistan, various Army units in Balochistan have also been assigned the task to conduct enrolment across Balochistan.
In this regard, excessive publicity has been carried out through media as well. Similarly ISSB Centre has been established in Quetta.
It is worth mentioning that increase in induction of females in the Army from Balochistan has also been noticed, which is quite encouraging.