| Governor of Balochistan | |
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since 6 May 2024 | |
| Style | The Honorable (formal) |
| Reports to | President of Pakistan |
| Residence | Governor House |
| Seat | Quetta |
| Nominator | Prime Minister of Pakistan |
| Appointer | President of Pakistan |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Pakistan |
| Formation | 1 July 1970 |
| First holder | Riaz Hussain |
| Website | governorbalochistan |
The Governor of Balochistan is the head of the province of Balochistan, Pakistan. The post was established on 1 July 1970, after the dissolution of West Pakistan province and the end of One Unit. Under Pakistan's current parliamentary system, the governorship is a ceremonial position, as a symbol of the federation. The governor is appointed by the centre, whereas the principal head of the provincial government remains the elected Chief Minister of Balochistan.
Despite this, Balochistan has seen several periods of martial law or governor's rule where, in the absence of a chief minister, the governor exercised broad powers. As of March 2023, Abdul Wali Kakar is serving as acting governor after the resignation of Syed Zahoor Ahmad Agha on 4 March 2023.[1]
The first governor of the province was Riaz Hussain (1970–1971). The longest-serving governor was Rahimuddin Khan (1978–1984).
- ^ Shah, Syed Ali (2022-04-13). "Zahoor Ahmed Agha steps down as Balochistan governor". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2022-07-28.