December 16, 2002	Monday	Shawwal 11, 1423

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QUETTA, Dec 15: Chief Minister Jam Mohammed Yousaf denying any differences within the PML-Q over the distribution of ministries said that there are some reservations regarding the allocation of portfolios.

Talking to newsmen after his return from Dera Bugti on Sunday, he said: “Negotiations are underway with our friends as we have already expressed reservations over their demands regarding the ministries.”

The chief minister said that he went to Dera Bugti to thank the JWP chief for extending support to him on the occasion of his election as leader of the House and seeking vote of confidence.

Mr Yousaf said that he also discussed other matters and assured Mr Bugti that he would take up the gas issue with the petroleum ministry.

About the presence of forces in Sui, the chief minister said that the paramilitary personnel were deployed for the protection of the people. The government could depute forces anywhere if needed, he added.

About the district government Mr Yousaf said that his government would make efforts to run the institutions with consensus and consultations. He said that government was reviewing the system in view of the Constitution and the issue would also be discussed in the cabinet meeting. The chief minister told a questioner that he would welcome the JWP and the PPP to the treasury benches.

By-election: Six aspirants have filed the nomination papers for contesting the by-election on the Balochistan Assembly PB-31-Kachhi seat.

Provincial president of the Millat Party, Mir Taj Moh-ammed Khan Jamali, BNM chairman Dr Abdul Hayee Baloch, Shah Zaman, Fida Hussain, Gul Zaman and Mukhtar Chalgari filed their papers.