Sunday, January 13, 2013

President Zardari signs summary of Governor's rule imposition in Balochistan

Governor’s rule has been imposed in Balochistan province as President Asif Ali Zardari signed the summary here in the wee hours of Monday, Geo News reported. Earlier, Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf announced that invoking article 234 of the constitution, Governor’s rule in Balochistan has been imposed 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 False FIR registered against Shia people would also be withdrawn, the prime minister said.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.

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