Quetta, In a notable development within Pakistan’s political landscape, the Balochistan Assembly, during its inaugural session today, elected its new speaker and deputy speaker. Abdul Khaliq Achakzai from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has been chosen as the speaker, while Ghazala Gula from the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) will serve as the deputy speaker of the House. Both were elected unopposed, signaling a moment of consensus in the provincial assembly’s politics.

According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the election of the speaker and deputy speaker marks a significant phase in the assembly’s operations, setting the stage for legislative activities in the province. Following their election, both the new speaker and deputy speaker were sworn in, formalizing their positions and responsibilities within the assembly.

The session also included the swearing-in of the newly elected members of the Balochistan Assembly, preparing the ground for the legislative body to commence its duties. The election of the speaker and deputy speaker unopposed suggests a collaborative spirit among the assembly’s members, potentially paving the way for a productive legislative term focused on addressing the needs and challenges of Balochistan province.