Governor of Balochistan, Pakistan
| Governor of Balochistan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Residence | Governor House |
| Term length | Five years |
| Formation | 1 July 1970 |
| Website | Official Website |
The Governor of Balochistan is the head of the provincial government in Balochistan, Pakistan. The post was established by President Yahya Khan on 1 July 1970, after the dissolution of West Pakistan province and the end of the One Unit system. Although the Governor is the head of the province on paper, it is largely a ceremonial position; and the main powers lie with the Chief Minister of Balochistan and Chief Secretary Balochistan.
However, the powers of the governor have been vastly increased during periods of governor's rule, where the governor is provided the province's apex powers usually following the dissolution of the Provincial Assembly or the declaration of martial law. Officeholders charged with governor's rule were Akbar Bugti (1973-1974), Ahmad Yar Khan (1974-1977), Rahimuddin Khan (1977-1984), Amir-ul-Mulk Mengal (1999-2003), Zulfikar Ali Magsi (2008-2013), Muhammad Khan Achakzai (2013-2018).[1] and Amanullah Khan Yasinzai (2018-2021). Syed Zahoor Ahmad Agha was appointed as Governor on 7 July 2021.[2]
List of governors of Balochistan[edit]
| N | Portrait | Governor | Term start | Term end | Political affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lt. General Riaz Hussain | 1 July 1970 | 25 December 1971 | Military | |
| 2 | Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Raisani | 29 December 1971 | 11 April 1972 | Independent | |
| 3 | Mir Ghaus Bakhsh Bizenjo | 11 April 1972 | 19 April 1972 | Independent | |
| 4 | Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Raisani | 19 April 1972 | 30 April 1972 | Independent | |
| (3) | Mir Ghaus Bakhsh Bizenjo | 30 April 1972 | 14 February 1973 | National Party (Pakistan) | |
| (4) | Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti | 15 February 1973 | 2 January 1974 | Jamhoori Watan Party | |
| 5 | Ahmad Yar Khan | 2 January 1974 | 5 July 1977 | Independent | |
| 6 | Justice Mir Khuda Bakhsh Marri | 5 July 1977 | 18 September 1978 | Independent | |
| 7 | Rahimuddin Khan | 18 September 1978 | 12 March 1984 | Military | |
| 8 | F. S. Lodhi | 22 March 1984 | 18 November 1984 | Military | |
| 9 | Ghulam Ali khetran | 18 November 1984 | 30 December 1985 | Military | |
| 10 | Musa Khan | 30 December 1985 | 12 March 1991 | Independent | |
| 11 | Gul Mohammad Khan Jogezai | 13 July 1991 | 19 July 1993 | Independent | |
| 12 | Sardar Abdur Rahim Durrani | 19 July 1993 | 19 May 1994 | Independent | |
| 13 | Imran Ullah Khan | 19 May 1994 | 8 April 1997 | Pakistan People's Party | |
| 14 | Miangul Aurangzeb | 22 April 1997 | 17 August 1999 | Pakistan Muslim League (N) | |
| 15 | Sayed Muhammad Fazal Agha | 17 August 1999 | 12 October 1999 | Independent | |
| 16 | Sayed Muhammad Fazal Agha | 12 October 1999 | 25 October 1999 | ||
| 17 | Amir-ul-Mulk Mengal | 25 October 1999 | 29 January 2003 | Independent | |
| 18 | Abdul Qadir Baloch | 29 January 2003 | 11 August 2003 | Independent | |
| 19 | Owais Ahmed Ghani | 11 August 2003 | 5 January 2008 | Independent | |
| (19) | Owais Ahmed Ghani | 5 January 2008 | 28 February 2008 | Independent | |
| 20 | Nawab Zulfikar Ali Magsi | 28 February 2008 | 11 June 2013 | Pakistan Peoples Party | |
| 21 | Muhammad Khan Achakzai | 11 June 2013 | 5 September 2018 | Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party | |
| 22 | Amanullah Khan Yasinzai | 4 October 2018 | 7 July 2021 | Independent | |
| 23 | Syed Zahoor Ahmad Agha | 7 July 2021 | 18 April 2022 | Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf |
See also[edit]
- Chief Minister of Balochistan
- Government of Balochistan
- List of Governors of Pakistan
- List of Chief Ministers in Pakistan
References[edit]
- ^ The Express Tribune 14-1-2013, Balochistan emergency: Governor's rule imposed
- ^ "President appoints Syed Zahoor Agha as new Governor Baluchistan". Dunya News. 7 July 2021.
