Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Former Balochistan CM Bizenjo decides to join PPP

Former Balochistan CM Bizenjo decides to join PPP

QUETTA: Former Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo has decided to join the Pakistan People’s Party. Sources said that Abdul Qudous Bizenjo will not be able to attend the Foundation Day meeting being held tomorrow (Thursday) due to his busy schedule. “I will meet with the leadership of People’s Party soon,” said Bizenjo. “I will … Read more

Ali Mardan Domki takes oath as interim CM of Balochistan  

Domki
  • Parliamentary Committee finalized name of caretaker CM.
  • Ali Mardan Khan Domki took  oath as Caretaker CM.
  • Governor Balochistan Wali Kakar administrated oath.

QUETTA: Senior politician Ali Mardan Domki took oath as Balochistan caretaker chief minister in a ceremony held at the Governor House in the provincial capital city.

Balochistan Governor Malik Abdul Wali Khan Kakar administered the oath to Domki.

Earlier,  Governor Balochistan Abdul Wali Kakar approved the name of Ali Mardan Domki as caretaker chief minister.

The name of Ali Mardan Domki for the Caretaker Chief Minister of Balochistan was finalized by the parliamentary committee of the government and the opposition. The summary of which was sent to the Governor for approval by the speaker of the Balochistan Assembly.

Now in the announcement issued by the Governor House, it has been said that the Government of Balochistan and the opposition have approved the appointment of Ali Mardan Domki as caretaker Chief Minister on the recommendation of the parliamentary committee.

It should be remembered that the government and the opposition could not agree on a single name for the caretaker chief minister of Balochistan.

Later, the matter was handed over to the parliamentary committee.

On the other hand, the Designated Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki will take the oath of office at 7 pm today.

Preparations for the swearing-in ceremony will be completed at 7:00 PM in the Governor’s House.

Governor Balochistan Malik Abdul Wali Khan Kakar to administrate oath of the post of caretaker chief minister of Balochistan. The parliamentary committee finalized the name of Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki.

Earlier, Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki’s name was finalized but Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo refused to sign the summary.

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Parliamentary Committee to decide Caretaker CM of Balochsitan

Committee
  • Abdul Quddus Bizenjo finalized names of members.
  • Names of members sent to Speaker Balochistan Assembly.
  • Earlier, Govt and opposition could not agree on CM name.

QUETTA: The names of the Government Parliamentary Committee for the nomination of the Caretaker Chief Minister of Balochistan have been sent to the Speaker Balochistan Assembly.

Sources say that Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo has finalized the names of the members of the parliamentary committee for the nomination of caretaker chief minister of Balochistan.

Sources say that the names of the government parliamentary committee have been sent to the Speaker Balochistan Assembly.

Sources say that the parliamentary committee includes Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, Sardar Abdul Rahman Khetran and Zamarak Khan Achakzai.

It should be noted that the government and the opposition could not agree on a single name for caretaker chief minister of Balochistan.

Later, the matter went to the parliamentary committee. If the parliamentary committee could not agree on a single name, then the provincial election commission will appoint Chief Minister of Balochistan.

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Balochistan Assembly dissolved after Governor signs summary 

Governor
  • Governor dissolved assembly on CM advice.
  • The provincial cabinet also stands dissolved.
  • Bizenjo will continue until appointment of caretaker CM.

QUETTA: The Balochistan Assembly was dissolved after Governor Malik Abdul Wali Kakar signed the summary sent by Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo for the dissolution of the provincial assembly.

“As advised by Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, the Chief Minister of Balochistan, and in the exercise of the powers conferred upon me under Article 112(1) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973, I, Malik Abdul Wali Khan Kakar, Governor Balochistan hereby dissolve the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan, this 12th day of August 2023,” said the notification issued by the Governor House.

The provincial cabinet also stands dissolved while Chief Minister will continue to hold the office until the appointment of the caretaker chief minister.

CM Bizenjo and Leader of the Opposition in Balochistan Assembly Malik Sikandar will hold consultations regarding the appointment of an interim chief minister.

On the other hand, four names are being consulted for the caretaker chief minister.

According to the sources, former members of the National Assembly Usman Badini from Jamiat Ulema Islam, and provincial member Hamal Kalamati from BNP are being nominated for caretaker chief minister.

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Two killed and several other injured in bomb blast in Khuzdar

Two killed
  • Bomb blast occurred at Agha Sultan Ibrahim Road of Khuzdar city.
  • DC  Khuzdar confirmed that a vehicle was targeted through IED.
  • The victims were identified as Amanullah Zehari and Navid Shahwani.

QUETTA: At least two persons lost their lives and several others injured in a bomb blast that occurred in Khuzdar Balochistan.

Rescue sources said the bomb blast occurred at Agha Sultan Ibrahim Road of Khuzdar city in Balochistan.

Deputy Commissioner Khuzdar confirmed that a vehicle was targeted through an improvised explosive device (IED), in a result two killed and seven injured.

He added that the deceased persons included the son of a local journalist. The victims were shifted to a nearby hospital. The victims were identified as Amanullah Zehari and Naveed Shahwani.

After the blast, the security forces have surrounded the area and started checking the entry and exit routes.

Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo condemned the bomb attack. He said that terrorists are subjecting innocent citizens to barbarism and the government will thwart any conspiracy to destabilise the province.

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South Balochistan package includes Rs600bn federal, provincial projects: CM Bizenjo

South Balochistan Development Package

Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo has said that the South Balochistan Package includes federal and provincial projects worth Rs. 600 billion for the development of various sectors. He said these views while in a meeting of Apex Committee to review the progress of South Balochistan Development Package held at Planning Commission, Islamabad. Read more: Balochistan … Read more

Differences develop between Balochistan CM and senior minister over new uplift schemes

Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo and Senior Provincial Minister for Planning and Development Zahoor Buledi on Tuesday came face to face in the cabinet meeting on the approval of more than 12 hundred schemes worth Rs30 billion for the current financial year whereas Rs 13.9 billion has been allocated for the CYF 2021-2022. Several … Read more