Governor of Balochistan, Pakistan

Governor of Balochistan
since 6 May 2024
StyleThe Honorable (formal)
Reports toPresident of Pakistan
ResidenceGovernor House
SeatQuetta
NominatorPrime Minister of Pakistan
AppointerPresident of Pakistan
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Pakistan
Formation1 July 1970 (1 July 1970)
First holderRiaz Hussain
Websitegovernorbalochistan.gov.pk

The Governor of Balochistan is the head of the province of Balochistan, Pakistan. The post was established on 1 July 1970, after the dissolution of West Pakistan province and the end of One Unit. Under Pakistan's current parliamentary system, the governorship is a ceremonial position, as a symbol of the federation. The governor is appointed by the centre, whereas the principal head of the provincial government remains the elected Chief Minister of Balochistan.

Despite this, Balochistan has seen several periods of martial law or governor's rule where, in the absence of a chief minister, the governor exercised broad powers. As of March 2023, Abdul Wali Kakar is serving as acting governor after the resignation of Syed Zahoor Ahmad Agha on 4 March 2023.[1]

The first governor of the province was Riaz Hussain (1970–1971). The longest-serving governor was Rahimuddin Khan (1978–1984).

  1. ^ Shah, Syed Ali (2022-04-13). "Zahoor Ahmed Agha steps down as Balochistan governor". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2022-07-28.

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