QUETTA: Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail has taken oath as the new governor of Balochistan in a ceremony at the Governor House on Monday.
Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court, Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar, administered the oath to the newly-appointed governor of the province.
The oath-taking ceremony was attended by outgoing Balochistan Governor Malik Abdul Wali Kakar and provincial Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti.
Moreover, provincial ministers, assembly members, political figures and other officials also participated in the swearing in ceremony of Mandokhail.
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) politician has become the 24th governor of the southwestern province.
After his appointment to the coveted office, the governor resolved to play the role of a bridge between the federation and the province.
“The problems and difficulties of the province will be discussed with the federal government. There is room for improvement in terms of governance in the province,” he said, speaking with journalists following the oath-taking ceremony.
Governor Mandokhail, while commenting on the possible fencing of Gwadar, said he was unaware about any such development.
“No knowledge about fencing in Gwadar. If it is being installed for security purposes, then it is a good thing,” he said.
Earlier this week, Mandokhail, who is the president of the PML-N’s provincial chapter, had said he will serve the country and the nation as a governor.
“I will play the role of a bridge between the province and the Centre,” he had said.
