After strong opposition to Governor’s rule in Balochistan by allies of the ruling coalition, politicians are hinting at a new political set which would result in the lifting of the Governor’s rule soon.
JUI(F), ANP and BNP(Awami) have openly expressed their opposition to the Governor rule and asked the Federal Government to allow the provincial assembly to elect a new leader of the house. Well informed sources told Pakistan today that Abdul Rehman Jamali and Mir Sadiq Umerani are out of the race and Deputy PPP Parliamentary leader Ali Madad Jattak has got a nod to be the next Chief Minister of Baluchistan. Madad enjoys the support of the JUI(F), BNP(Awami) and four other members and will be elected Chief Minister after the Governor rule is lifted.
Per sources, PPP Balochistan President Mir Sadiq Umerani could not get clearance as certain cases were filed against him during the reign of General Ziaul Haq for working against the security of the country.
In view of the developments, the joint session of the Parliament which was convened on February 6 to legitimise Governor’s rule has been cancelled. The sources further said that the PPP Government at the centre is considering restoring the civilian set up in Baluchistan before assemblies are dissolved.
Sources added that after the imposition of Governor rule, the security situation in Baluchistan has improved but the government does not want to annoy its allies and is willing to install a civilian government for the remaining five weeks.