PM Ashraf announces imposition of Governor’s rule in Balochistan

QUETTA: Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf late on Sunday night announced the imposition of Governor’s rule in Balochistan effective from Monday.

Talking to protestors of the Hazara sit-in, the prime minister said that invoking 234 article of the constitution the government has imposed Governor’s rule in the province.

PM Ashraf expressed hope that as an executive of the province, Governor Zulfiqar Ali Magsi would take all necessary steps to hold those behind the Quetta bombings accountable.

He also said that FC has been given all powers of police in the province.

The prime minister asked protestors to inform Governor Balochistan and FC Commander about their problems, adding that action would be taken immediately.

He assured the protestors that federal government would fully cooperate with the governor.

False FIR registered against Shia people would also be withdrawn, the prime minister said.

Replying a query regarding deployment of army in the province, Ashraf said that army could be called in anytime for civilian administration’s help.