Balochistan home minister Sarfaraz Bugti decides to resign
Fisheries minister Sardar Sarfraz Domki also likely to resign following no-confidence motion against Balochistan CM
Balochistan Home Minister Sarfaraz Bugti addresses a press conference in Quetta in August 2, 2015. PHOTO: BANARAS KHAN/EXPRESS
Balochistan home minister Sarfaraz Bugti has decided to resign from his post, hours after members of the provincial assembly submitted a 'no confidence' motion against chief minister Sanaullah Zehri on Tuesday.
Besides, provincial fisheries minister Sardar Sarfraz Domki is also likely to submit his resignation, Express News reported.
The no-confidence motion, signed by 14 members, was submitted to Balochistan Assembly earlier in the day.
Talking to reporters, Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leader Abdul Quddus Bizenjo said their problems had not been addressed despite the fact that they had unconditionally supported the chief minister.
Balochistan making strident economic, social progress: Zehri
Apparently, tensions within the provincial government have been increasing over the past few days, where 53 of the 65 lawmakers are part of a coalition government
According to reports, a dispute related to the release of development funds in the election year, as well as a decision regarding the appointment of the deputy speaker in the house have caused a rift within the coalition.
Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP), National Party, PML-Q, JUI-F and MWM are the coalition partners of the government led by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
Besides, provincial fisheries minister Sardar Sarfraz Domki is also likely to submit his resignation, Express News reported.
The no-confidence motion, signed by 14 members, was submitted to Balochistan Assembly earlier in the day.
Talking to reporters, Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leader Abdul Quddus Bizenjo said their problems had not been addressed despite the fact that they had unconditionally supported the chief minister.
Balochistan making strident economic, social progress: Zehri
Apparently, tensions within the provincial government have been increasing over the past few days, where 53 of the 65 lawmakers are part of a coalition government
According to reports, a dispute related to the release of development funds in the election year, as well as a decision regarding the appointment of the deputy speaker in the house have caused a rift within the coalition.
Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP), National Party, PML-Q, JUI-F and MWM are the coalition partners of the government led by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).