Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many Members attended the first session of the Balochistan Assembly?

21 members – One woman and twenty men – attended the first session of the Balochistan Assembly.

When was the first session of the Balochistan Assembly was summoned?

The first session of the Balochistan Assembly was held on 2 May 1972.

Who laid the foundation stone of the Balochistan Assembly building?

Governor Muhammad Akbar Khan Bugti laid the foundation stone of the Assembly in 1973.

Who was the first Deputy Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly?

Moulvi Shams Ud Din

Who was the first Leader of the House?

Sardar Attaullah Mengal

Who was the first Leader of the Opposition?

Ghous Bakhsh Raisani

Who was the first Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly?

Muhammad Khan Barozai

Who is the Chief Minister of the Balochistan?

Jam Kamal Khan (Balochistan Awami Party) is current Chief Minister of Balochistan.

How many MPAs are there in Provincial Assembly of Balochistan?

Provincial Assembly of Balochistan comprises 65members including 51 members on general seats, 11 on seats reserved for women and three on seats reserved for non-Muslims.

How long is the term of Provincial Assembly of Balochistan?

The term of a Provincial Assembly is five years.

What is the quorum required for a sitting of Provincial Assembly of Balochistan?

The quorum required for Provincial Assembly of Balochistan is one-fourth of the total membership of the Assembly i.e. 16 members.

What does the Provincial Cabinet mean?

The Cabinet consists of the Chief Minister, Ministers, Advisors and Special Assistants and decides on all major government policy matters

Who can summon the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan?

Usually, Provincial Governor summons the sessions of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan. However, the Speaker can also summon the Assembly on a requisition submitted by one-fourth of its members

Who is the Governor of Balochistan?

Amanullah Khan Yasinzai is the currently serving as the Governor of Balochistan

What is an ordinance and who promulgates it?

Ordinance is a piece of temporary legislation promulgated by the Provincial Governor when the Provincial Assembly is not in session

When does the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan meet?

Provincial Assembly is required to hold at least three sessions comprising one hundred working days in a year.

About History of the Assembly

How many Members attended the first session of the Balochistan Assembly?

21 members – One woman and twenty men – attended the first session of the Balochistan Assembly.

When was the first session of the Balochistan Assembly was summoned?

The first session of the Balochistan Assembly was held on 2 May 1972.

Who laid the foundation stone of the Balochistan Assembly building?

Governor Muhammad Akbar Khan Bugti laid the foundation stone of the Assembly in 1973.

Who was the first Deputy Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly?

Moulvi Shams Ud Din

Who was the first Leader of the House?

Sardar Attaullah Mengal

Who was the first Leader of the Opposition?

Ghous Bakhsh Raisani

Who was the first Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly?

Muhammad Khan Barozai

About Present Assembly

Who is the Chief Minister of the Balochistan?

Jam Kamal Khan (Balochistan Awami Party) is current Chief Minister of Balochistan.

How many MPAs are there in Provincial Assembly of Balochistan?

Provincial Assembly of Balochistan comprises 65members including 51 members on general seats, 11 on seats reserved for women and three on seats reserved for non-Muslims.

How long is the term of Provincial Assembly of Balochistan?

The term of a Provincial Assembly is five years.

General Information

What is the quorum required for a sitting of Provincial Assembly of Balochistan?

The quorum required for Provincial Assembly of Balochistan is one-fourth of the total membership of the Assembly i.e. 16 members.

What does the Provincial Cabinet mean?

The Cabinet consists of the Chief Minister, Ministers, Advisors and Special Assistants and decides on all major government policy matters

Who can summon the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan?

Usually, Provincial Governor summons the sessions of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan. However, the Speaker can also summon the Assembly on a requisition submitted by one-fourth of its members

Who is the Governor of Balochistan?

Amanullah Khan Yasinzai is the currently serving as the Governor of Balochistan

What is an ordinance and who promulgates it?

Ordinance is a piece of temporary legislation promulgated by the Provincial Governor when the Provincial Assembly is not in session

When does the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan meet?

Provincial Assembly is required to hold at least three sessions comprising one hundred working days in a year.