President Zardari issues proclamation imposing Governor Rule in Balochistan
Monday, January 14th, 2013 7:29:51 by Web Desk
President Asif Ali Zardari issued a presidential proclamation, imposing governor’s rule in Balochistan.
Taking notice of the deteriorating security situation, Zardari has decided to visit the turbulent province and meet all the stakeholders.
Under governor’s rule, the powers of the provincial government will now be transferred to the National Assembly in the absence of a provincial legislature for necessary legislation. The governor with a small cabinet will govern the province under the emergency rule till fresh elections are held.
The rule will be imposed for 60 days. The declaration follows Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf’s decision to invoke Article 234 of the Constitution and declare a state of emergency in the province.
The move comes in response to protests by members of Hazara community at the site of January 10 twin bombings in Quetta. The protesters held vigil beside the shrouded bodies for three days in row, demanding that the army take control of Quetta.
Earlier, the Prime Minister announced Governor will be the chief executive of the province and the federal government will fully support Governor Nawab Zulfiqar Magsi.
He said the Governor can call army at any time for assistance and Corps Commander will supervise the operation of FC directly. He said the FC will have powers to arrest and investigate anyone.
The premier said compensation will be given to all the victims of Hazara community by the 31st of this month and the federal government will bear all the expenses of the injured to ensure best medical treatment. He said‚ he has no words to fully express his feelings over the tragic incident.
He said the whole nation is grieved at the tragic incident and termed it as a national tragedy.
Tags: Balochistan, Hazara community, PM Ashraf, President Asif Ali Zardari, Quetta
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