By Wadood Mehsud
UPPER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Questions were raised over the transparency of recent recruitment by COMNet, a non-governmental organisation working on polio vaccination with the support of UNICEF, as several candidates alleged favouritism and nepotism in the hiring process.
According to details, COMNet had recently filled multiple vacancies, particularly for the positions of Community Influencer Block Officer and Community Influencer Mobiliser. However, many applicants expressed strong reservations about the fairness of the selection process.
Sources claimed that more than 35 candidates were rejected on the grounds of “intelligence verification”, while allegedly preferred individuals were selected in violation of merit.
Affected candidates said the recruitment process lacked transparency and that qualified and deserving individuals were overlooked. They alleged that “intelligence verification” had been used as a pretext to disqualify candidates without providing clear reasons, leading to frustration among local youth.
The candidates urged the deputy commissioner of South Waziristan Upper and other relevant authorities to conduct a transparent inquiry, take action against those responsible and ensure that deserving candidates were given their rightful opportunities.
COMNet’s administration had yet to issue any official statement on the allegations, which further intensified disappointment among affected applicants.
