Islamabad: Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf appointed Jam Muhammad Yousuf as new Federal Minister for Privatization Ministry. After Resignation of Ghous Bakhsh Khan, Jam Yousuf was strongest candidate for this post. PML-Q leadership gave his name to PM which approved by PPP.
For Chief Minister of Baluchistan Jam Yousuf is one of controversial leader in Province. He was alleged in Akbar Bugti Killing. Currently, he is also president of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid in Baluchistan.
Provincial PPP Leaders are not happy with Jam Muhammad Yousuf appointment. Local Nationalists are also against him due to his previous political record in Musharraf era.