PPP considering Senate chairman from Baluchistan: Bilawal Bhutto

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed his desire to see a chairman of Senate from Baluchistan.

Taking to Twitter on Saturday, Bilawal said that his party has always prioritized Baluchistan and will consult with his party and allies on names for Senate chairman & deputy from Baluchistan.

#PPP has always fought, sacrificed and delivered on empowering the federation. From devolution to #CEPEC we’ve prioritized Balochistan. Chairman senate from Balochistan sounds like a good idea. Will consult with my party and allies on names for Chairman & deputy. #SenateElections

— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) March 10, 2018

The Senate elections resulted in PPP winning 12 seats and making their position stronger in the Senate. PML-N, on the other hand won 15 seats and ranked above PPP. Where PPP sits at acquiring 20 seats in total, PML-N leads the way with 33 seats in the Senate.

On Friday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan had said that he will support the candidates from Baluchistan and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) for the Senate chairman and for deputy chairman.

The election for Senate chairman will be held on Monday, March 12.