Balochistan may be the scene of more political wheeling and dealing in the coming days, with influentials from varying political backgrounds reportedly considering joining forces to create a new political entity, credible sources told DawnNewsTV on Thursday.

The new political party will comprise various 'electables' from different parts of the province.

"Very soon, we are going to announce our political party", a Balochistan Assembly legislator, who declined to be named, told DawnNewsTV.

Influential politicians including Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, former speaker Balochistan Assembly Jan Muhammad Jamali, Sardar Saleh Bhootani, Sarfaraz Bugti, Mir Abdul Kareem Nowsherwani, federal state minister Jam Kamal, Mir Amanullah Notezai, Magsi, Mir Ghulam Dastagir Badini, Mir Asim Kurd Gailo and other notables will reportedly be part of the new political party.

These personalities were reported to have held a series of meetings at the residence of former senator Saeed Ahmed Hashmi in recent days to develop consensus in this regard.

Also read: Are we ignoring the political dynamics in Balochistan?

"We have decided in principle to form an indigenous political party from Balochistan", Hashmi told Dawn.

"Work is underway on the constitution and manifesto of this new political party," Hashmi added.

A source who declined to be named disclosed to DawnNewsTV that former speaker Balochistan Assembly Jan Muhammad Jamali is likely to lead the new party.

Jamali had previously argued for an indigenous Muslim league from Balochistan.

His like-minded legislators are currently part of the ruling PML-N and PML-Q and belong to the Bizenjo-led coalition government in Balochistan.

Analysts have criticised the move as damaging political process. "Through this, individuals rather than democracy will be strengthened", Shehzada Zulfiqar, a senior journalist, said.

These influentials have recently enjoyed a string of 'successes'. They backed six independent senators from Balochistan who successfully contested the March 3 election.

Incumbent Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani also enjoys the support of these politicians.

Opinion

Editorial

US asylum freeze
Updated 05 Dec, 2025

US asylum freeze

IT is clear that the Trump administration is using last week’s shooting incident, in which two National Guard...
Colours of Basant
05 Dec, 2025

Colours of Basant

THE mood in Lahore is unmistakably festive as the city prepares for Basant’s colourful kites to once again dot the...
Karachi’s death holes
05 Dec, 2025

Karachi’s death holes

THE lidless manholes in Karachi lay bare the failure of the city administration to provide even the bare necessities...
Protection for all
Updated 04 Dec, 2025

Protection for all

ACHIEVING true national cohesion is not possible unless Pakistanis of all confessional backgrounds are ensured their...
Growing trade gap
04 Dec, 2025

Growing trade gap

PAKISTAN’S merchandise exports have been experiencing a pronounced decline for the last several months, with...
Playing both sides
04 Dec, 2025

Playing both sides

THERE has been yet another change in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. The PML-N’s regional...