The slot of chief minister will be given to the PML-N, according to PKMAP secretary general Akram Shah Khan. -File Photo

QUETTA: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), National Party and Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) have decided to form a coalition government in the province.

Akram Shah Khan, the Central Secretary General, PkMAP while addressing a joint press conference said that the slot of chief minister would be given to the PML-N.

"It has been decided in principle to form an exemplary coalition government," Khan said.

He said all out efforts would be made by coalition partners to address the grievances of the Baloch masses.

Responding to a question, the newly nominated parliamentary leader of PML-N, Nawab Sanaullah Zehri said that he would make all possible efforts to take all political forces on board for durable peace in the violence-stricken province.

"Peace is my first priority," Zehri said.

Chief of National Party, Dr Malik Baloch said that new coalition partners are determined to ensure good governance in the province.

"Despite the odds, we will deliver," Baloch added.

"We believe in dialogue not use of force," he responded to a question regarding initiating possible talks with Baloch resistance fighters in Balochistan.

Baloch said that they want peace and for this purpose meaningful dialogue would be started with all political forces.

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