The Government of Balochistan has uncovered eight 'ghost' schools employing 15 'ghost' teachers in Tehsil Zehri of Khuzdar district, DawnNews reported on Monday.

The provincial government has initiated a crackdown against ghost schools and teachers in Balochistan after media reports highlighted the issue.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri had ordered the probe after reports that there were over 1,500 ghost schools and teachers across the province. "I have started action against ghost schools in my own district", Zehri said in a statement.

Khuzdar Deputy Commissioner Sohailur Rahman visited the area on Monday and visited the ghost schools. The school premises had been turned into stores and livestock could be seen tethered inside the buildings.

The salaries being paid out to the teachers, as well as the funds allocated to the schools, will be stopped, the deputy commissioner said.