Source: ET
A wise decision has been made, which could well determine a great deal about the future of Balochistan and possibly help calm its many woes. After a meeting in Murree with Baloch leaders who included Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai and National Party (NP) leader Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo, Mian Nawaz Sharif has nominated Dr Abdul Malik Baloch for the slot of chief minister (CM) of Balochistan.
The decision is a remarkably unselfish one, and suggests that Mr Sharif genuinely wishes to solve the many issues of Balochistan. While his party holds the largest number of seats in the provincial assembly, with nine candidates elected to general seats and the support of, at least, eight independents, he has decided to grant the CM’s post to the NP, and that of governor to the PkMAP. As Sharif said, values should be put ahead of personal gains. This is indeed a positive mode of thinking and represents a new start in our politics. If such an approach to the province is taken on other issues as well, we can hope for progressive steps on many issues.