Balochistan is divided into political pockets. The role of political parties is not very strong in Bolan district. The personal status of the candidate is very important. All those elected to the Provincial and National Assembly on party based elections since 1988, have mobilised voters' support by being the bigwigs of the area. They would have been elected irrespective of their political colour. From PB 24, the success of all the three elected candidates was largely due to their socio-cultural status. Chakar Khan, a Sardar from Domki tribe, has always been elected as an independent candidate. (Chakar Khan has been elected to the Provincial Assembly in all elections held since Balochistan became a province in 1970 (1970, 1977, 1985, 1988, 1990, 1993). When asked about his election as an independent candidate, he said, "I am elected on personal grounds, so why should I go for a party ticket." Similarly, the Rind Sardars have retained the National Assembly seat because of their tribal status and force. Votes are predominantly cast on ethnic basis. Support based on political colour is less evident.

The political parties existing at district level are Pakistan National Party (PNP), Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) and Jamoot Qoomi Movement (JQM), which was recently founded on tribal basis. Voters lack political awareness.

Women’s participation in politics or political parties is nil, nonetheless, they are driven to polling stations to cast their votes. "There is no representation of women in political parties or politics, because of overwhelming male chauvinism".