Political Career
He started his political career in 1977 when he participated in general elections as independent candidate and elected as Member Provincial Assembly. He also took part in the non-party elections of 1985 and returned successful as MPA. He was re-elected as MPA in 1988 and again in 1990. He remained Provincial Minister Education and Planning and Development in 1988 while he served as Provincial Minister Home in 1990. He was twice elected as Chief Minister Balochistan and remained in office from 30 May 1993 to 19 July 1993 and from 20 October 1993 to 10 November 1996 respectively. In the general elections of 1997 he returned successful as MPA for the sixth time. He did not participate in 2002 elections. In the recent elections 2008 he participated as independent candidate of Provincial Assembly and won his traditional seat. He was appointed by the Hon’able President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, as Governor Balochistan on 28 February 2008 and same day he took oath of his office. Till date he is holding the office.
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