Islamabad: President Dr. Arif Alvi has appointed Malik Abdul Wali Kakar as the Governor of Balochistan.
The President made the appointment on the advice of the Prime Minister as per Article 48(1) and 101 of the Constitution.
Malik Abdul Wali Kakar belonged to Kuchlak. He was born to Malik Abdul Ali Kakar. The family has a strong political and tribal background.
Malik Abdul Wali received his primary education from Government High School, Kuchlak and obtained his FSC degree from Science College, Quetta and Masters in Sociology from University of Balochistan, Quetta.
He served as acting central president of the party during Sardar Akhtar Mengal’s stay abroad. Malik Abdul Wali Kakar contested the 2018 election from NA 264 Quetta on BNP-M ticket and came second with 10071 votes.
