*QUETTA – The Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) to form coalition government inBalochistan following the support of its allies.*

The recently-formed BAP has become the largest political party inBalochistan 18 out of 50 seats in the assembly.

The Hazara Democratic Party, Awami National Party, Balochistan NationalParty (Awami) and three independent candidates have pledged their supportto the BAP.

With the arrival of more independent candidates, the number of BAP MPAs hasrisen to 25.

The party needs just one more member for a simple majority in the house.

On the other hand, the PTI and Baloch National Party (Mengal) areseparately making efforts to garner independents for a coalition government.