Bugti was the sole candidate for the coveted slot as no other member of the provincial assembly submitted nomination papers.

The voting process for his election will be conducted tomorrow (Saturday) where Bugti will have to secure 33 votes in the House of 65 members.

It is pertinent to mention that the newly-elected chief minister of Balochistan served as the caretaker interior minister.

He later resigned from the post ahead of the general elections that were held on February 8.