Quetta: Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandhokhail has taken oath as governor of Balochistan in a ceremony held at Governor House on Monday.
The swearing-in ceremony of the new Governor of Balochistan Sheikh Jaffar Mandokhail was held at the Governor House Quetta where the Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court Justice Muhammad Hashim Kakar administered the oath to him.
Outgoing Governor Malik Abdul Wali Kakar and Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti also participated in the swearing-in ceremony of Balochistan Governor.
The provincial ministers, members of assembly, political personalities and officials also participated in the ceremony.
Speaking to the media after the swearing-in ceremony, Governor Balochistan said that he will play the role of a bridge between the federal government and the province. The problems and difficulties of the province will be discussed with the federal government.
He said that there is no knowledge regarding fencing in Gwadar and added that if it is being installed for security purposes then it is a good thing.
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Earlier, President Asif Ali Zardari has accorded his approval to the appointment of Governors for Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces.
