Nawab Ghaus Bakhsh on Saturday was sworn in as caretaker chief minister of Balochistan.
In a ceremony here at Governor’s House, Balochistan Governor Nawab Zulfiqar Ali Magsi administered oath to Nawab Ghaus Bakhsh Barozai.
Former Balochistan CM Aslam Raisani and other political leaders also participated in the ceremony.
The event was attended among others by opposition leader Nawabzada Tariq Magsi, ex-ministers, former legislators and government officials.
The formation of the interim cabinet is also expected after the caretaker chief minister takes oath.
Barozai has vowed that the interim cabinet would be formed on merit and announced soon. He said he would strive to ensure transparent and timely elections in the provinces besides making efforts to maintain law and order during this interim setup.
Earlier, former CM Aslam Raisani and opposition leader Tariq Magsi agreed to the name of Barozai for the slot of interim chief minister.