Governor’s rule imposed in Balochistan

President Asif Ali Zardari has signed the summary regarding imposition of Governor's rule in Balochistan after which Governor Zulfiqar Ali Magsi have become cheif executive of the province, 

The notification in this regard is expected to be issued soon.

Earlier, Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf announced that invoking article 234 of the constitution, Governor's rule in Balochistan has been imposed for ttwo months effective from Monday.

Talking to protestors of the Hazara sit-in, 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False FIR registered against Shia people would also be withdrawn, the prime minister said.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.