- Bizenjo extends gratitude to all MPAs, Bureaucracy, people for unwavering dedication
- CM will continue to serve until appointment of caretaker chief executive
QUETTA: Balochistan Governor Wali Kakar on Saturday dissolved the provincial assembly following advice sent by Chief Minister Abdul Qadus Bizenjo.
The Balochistan Governor signed the summary sent to him for dissolution of the provincial assembly and a notification in this regard has been issued.
Earlier on Saturday, Balochistan CM Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo signed the advice to dissolve the provincial assembly and sent it to the Balochistan governor for his approval.
A notification issued by the governor said: “As advised by Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, the Chief Minister of Balochistan and in exercise of the powers conferred upon me under Article 112(1) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan,1973, I, Malik Abdul Wall Khan Kakar, Governor Balochistan hereby dissolve the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan, this 12th day of August, 2023 at 5pm.”
In an official statement, the governor’s spokesperson stated that following the dissolution of the provincial assembly, the cabinet had been similarly dissolved.
However, he clarified that Bizenjo will continue to serve as the chief minister until the appointment of the caretaker chief executive.
Like the National Assembly, both Sindh and Balochistan assemblies held their inaugural sessions on August 13, 2018, following their election in the July 25 general elections.
The National Assembly was dissolved on August 9, three days before completion of its term while Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori dissolved the Sindh Assembly on the advice of Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Friday, a day before completion of its five-year term.
The Balochistan Assembly completed its five-year tenure on Saturday (August 12) and the chief minister signed the summary of dissolution on the last day of the five-year term of the legislature.
According to the Constitution, if any assembly completes its term, the next general election would be held in 60 days. But if the term is not complete, even by a single day, the elections would be held in 90 days.
It is to be mentioned here that the assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were dissolved in January this year. However, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) did not hold the election in the provinces in 90 days.
The elections for these two provincial assemblies also expected to be held along with the other assemblies in the next general election.
Thankful to MPAs, Coalition partners, Opposition members, Bureaucracy for unwavering dedication
In a series of his tweets, the outgoing CM Bizenjo wrote: “A grateful farewell as assembly dissolves.”
A Grateful Farewell as Assembly Dissolves
As the Balochistan Assembly concludes its tenure, I extend heartfelt gratitude to all MPAs, Coalition partners, Opposition members, Bureaucracy & above all my people for their unwavering dedication. Together, we navigated…. 1/7— Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo (@AQuddusBizenjo) August 12, 2023
“As the Balochistan Assembly concludes its tenure, I extend heartfelt gratitude to all MPAs, Coalition partners, Opposition members, Bureaucracy & above all my people for their unwavering dedication. Together, we navigated challenges, exemplifying true democratic spirit. In the face of floods & Governance obstacles, we stood strong. Despite economic challenges, we ensured development reached every corner of Balochistan. Every MPA received equal representation in PSDP, reflecting our commitment to unity & progress.
challenges, exemplifying true democratic spirit. In the face of floods & Governance obstacles, we stood strong. Despite economic challenges, we ensured development reached every corner of Balochistan. Every MPA received equal representation in PSDP, reflecting our…. 2/7
— Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo (@AQuddusBizenjo) August 12, 2023
“In less than 02 years, we have made every effort to promote Gender equity, improve & develop the province’s infrastructure, ensure health care, education facilities & bring good governance to the province. At the same time, we tried to …
commitment to unity & progress.
In less than 02 years, we have made every effort to promote Gender equity, improve & develop the province's infrastructure, ensure health care, education facilities & bring good governance to the province. At the same time, we tried to…. 3/7— Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo (@AQuddusBizenjo) August 12, 2023
“Improve the economy of the province by utilizing the mineral wealth & provided practical assistance to the farmers to contribute to the agricultural sector of the province.
Public Transport Service, Revival of sports in the province, Local bodies elections, Establishment of new universities, increase in grants to universities, Establishment of Girls Cadet Colleges, permanent status to employees alongwth providing number of jobs, contract….. 5/7
— Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo (@AQuddusBizenjo) August 12, 2023
“Opening avenues for international investment with Historic Rekodic settlement, Health Card, First Public Transport Service, Revival of sports in the province, Local bodies elections, Establishment of new universities, increase in grants to universities, Establishment of Girls Cadet Colleges, permanent status to employees along with providing number of jobs, contract appointment of medical staff, digitization of development schemes. Green tractor scheme & above all relentless advocacy of the province in the Federal are just a few of the achievements. “Our journey was tough, but our resolve was stronger. As we bid farewell to this.”
