In the latest political development in Sindh, Justice (retired) Maqbool Baqar, the former interim Chief Minister, is tipped to take over the gubernatorial reins from Kamran Khan Tessori. This leadership transition has been the talk of the town since the new federal and provincial governments took office post the general elections on February 8.
Justice Baqar’s potential appointment as the new governor is noteworthy, given his extensive experience in public service. His tenure as the interim Chief Minister of Sindh, from August 17, 2023, to February 27, 2024, was marked by the successful conduct of the general elections.
Before his stint as the interim Chief Minister, Justice Baqar had a distinguished judicial career. He served as a Supreme Court judge from 2015 to 2022 and held the position of Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court from 2013 to 2015. His judicial journey in the Sindh High Court began in 2002, spanning over a decade.
On the other hand, Kamran Khan Tessori, the outgoing governor, had assumed his role on October 10, 2022. As the province awaits its new governor, the leadership transition marks a new chapter in Sindh’s political landscape.