After consulting with Raja Riaz, the head of the opposition in Pakistan’s National Assembly (NA), twice, outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chose Senator Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar to serve as interim PM.
After consulting with Raja Riaz, the head of the opposition in Pakistan’s National Assembly (NA), twice on Saturday, outgoing Prime Minister of Pakistan (PM) Shehbaz Sharif chose Senator Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar to serve as interim PM of the nation.
The choice was made three days after Pakistan’s parliament was dissolved on the advice of outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif by President Dr. Arif Alvi, preparing the country for a general election amid political and economic instability.
Kakar’s appointment as Pakistan’s interim prime minister received the approval of Dr. Arif Alvi, the country’s president.
Anwarul Haque Kakar’s nomination as caretaker prime minister has been accepted by President Dr. Arif Alvi, according to a message on the official Twitter account of the Pakistani president’s office.
The tweet further stated that “the President approved the appointment in accordance with Article 224 A of the Constitution.”
Raja Riaz was cited by Dawn News as saying, “We had earlier decided that the caretaker PM should be someone from a smaller province and a non-controversial personality,” later on the selection. To eliminate the feeling of lack in small provinces was our goal.
“We have finally agreed that Anwaarul Haq Kakar will serve as the caretaker prime minister,” Riaz continued.
On Sunday, August 13, Senator Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar will take office as Pakistan’s interim prime minister.
Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, who is he?
Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar represents Pakistan’s insurgency-stricken Balochistan province in the National Senate of that nation. His term expires in March 2024 after being elected to the parliament in March 2018.
Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar served on five committees prior to being named interim prime minister of Pakistan, according to the website of the Senate of Pakistan. These committees included Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (where he served as chairperson), Business Advisory Committee, Finance and Revenue, Foreign Affairs, and Science and Technology committees.
He previously held the positions of ex-spokesman for the Balochistan government as well as legislative leader of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) within the Senat.
Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar is widely regarded as a politician who is linked to the military establishment in Pakistan. He graduated from both the esteemed National Defence University and the University of Balochistan.
He is fluent in English, Urdu, Persian, Pushto, Balochi, and Brahvi and has a bachelor’s degree in political science and sociology.
