Islamabad: ( Ghag Report)
Political discussions in Islamabad are intensifying regarding the leadership of Balochistan, as several key political figures from the province engage in important meetings with federal leaders. The focus is on selecting a new chief minister for Balochistan amid shifting political alliances and growing tensions.
According to reliable sources, there is a significant move to bring forward candidates for the position of Chief Minister from the major political parties in the province. Among the names being considered are Saleem Khoso, Sadiq Umarani, and Younis Aziz Zehri. However, if consensus is not reached, other seasoned leaders such as Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch and Nawab Aslam Raisani might also be proposed as candidates, the sources added.
In light of the escalating political climate, one group has suggested the possibility of appointing a female Chief Minister to bring unity and stability to the province. The argument is that women hold a high status in both Baloch and Pashtun traditions, and having a female leader could help pave the way for peace talks and a ceasefire in Balochistan. Raheela Hamid Durrani is reportedly being considered as a frontrunner for the position of the first-ever female Chief Minister of Balochistan.
Factional Divisions and Shifting Alliances in Balochistan Politics
Meanwhile, the political temperature in Balochistan has been rising as former Prime Minister Mir Anwarul Haq Kakar and Balochistan’s Chief Minister are joined by eight other key members of the Balochistan Provincial Assembly in Islamabad for important discussions.
Sources indicate that Nawab Sardar Sanaullah Zehri has shown support for removing Sarfraz Bugti from the position of Chief Minister and replacing him with Nawab Aslam Raisani, a move backed by some of the province’s influential political figures.
Simultaneously, another group, including political heavyweights such as Sadiq Ali Sanjrani, Sadiq Umarani, and Majeed Badini, is reportedly in Islamabad, presenting a counter-narrative on leadership in the province.
The ongoing political maneuvering reflects deep divisions within the province’s leadership, with various factions vying for influence as Balochistan’s political future remains uncertain. The situation underscores the complexity of the province’s governance and the urgent need for consensus to restore stability.
As these crucial discussions continue, the fate of Balochistan’s leadership hangs in the balance, with the possibility of a historic decision that could reshape the province’s political landscape.