With the general elections right on the horizon, a young professional footballer has also decided to enter the political fray.
Nawabzada Jamal Raisani of Quetta plans to contest the election from NA-264 on a Pakistan People's Party (PPP) ticket. He says that he wants to serve the people by moving away from traditional politics.
Come polling day, Raisani will likely face prominent religious and nationalist politicians in the National Assembly constituency of NA-264 from Quetta.
Nawabzada Jamal Raisani is a professional footballer and has even remained a captain of the Balochistan Police team during the Chief Minister Gold Cup football tournament.
He has also played in many national and international tournaments.
Raisani says he now wants to serve the people by getting elected on a PPP ticket. He adds that he does not make claims like traditional politicians and will show results by working if and when given an opportunity. He also says that once the PPP comes into power, it will initiate its path to progress and prosperity with a youth card, while later, a kissan and labour card will also be introduced.
The NA-264 constituency has 34 candidates vying for the seat. The main problems of the constituency include water scarcity, lack of sanitation, as well as electricity and gas problems.
