Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif after consulting his allies has nominated provincial president of PML-N Nawab Sanaullah Zehri as the next Chief Minister of Balochistan.
"Balochistan is close to my heart and I expect he will ensure peace security.The federal government will extend full support to him in developing Balochistan," a statement issued by Prime Minister House said.
"We have handed chief ministership to PML-N as agreed to in the Murree Accord. It is now up to the PML-N to nominate the next chief minister. In the next couple of day Dr Malik Baloch will tender his resignation. With thanks, we are ready to quit the post of chief executive of Balochistan." president of the National Party, Senator Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo told DawnNews.
Dr Abdul Malik Baloch was elected unopposed to the position of Chief Minister Balochistan in June 2013.
Under the ‘Murree accord’, Dec 4 this year was supposed to be the last day of Dr Malik Baloch as Chief Minister, following which a Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) nominee was to over for the next two-and-a-half years.
Nawab Zehri has been targeted in several attacks in the past. His brother, son, nephew were killed in powerful blast one month prior to the May 11, 2013 general elections in Khuzdar district of Balochistan.
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