Anwarul Haq Kakar Sworn In As Pakistan’s Caretaker Prime Minister: Anwarul Haq Kakar, a renowned ethnic Pushtun politician with extensive ties to the country’s powerful military, has taken the oath as temporary prime minister. With this appointment, Kakar is entrusted with the responsibility of heading an impartial administration, supervising the forthcoming general elections, and addressing the economic hurdles confronting the country.
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Kakar is distinguished as the youngest interim Prime Minister in the history of Pakistan.
Anwarul Haq Kakar Sworn In as Pakistan’s 8th Interim Prime Minister
President Arif Alvi administered the oath of office to Anwarul Haq Kakar in a low-key event at the President House. The event was attended by outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and several prominent leaders. This moment marked Kakar’s elevation to the role of the 8th interim prime minister of Pakistan.
Kakar formally resigned from the Senate and the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), solidifying his commitment to the neutrality demanded by his current position. The Senate chairman acknowledged Kakar’s resignation in accordance with the provisions outlined in clause (1) of Article 64 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Anwar ul Haq Kakar’s Background and Political Journey
Anwar ul Haq Kakar is an ethnic Pashtun and holds affiliation with the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP). Kakar was born in the provincial capital of Quetta, and he entered politics at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
In a prior capacity, he served as the spokesperson for the Balochistan provincial administration in 2013, which provided him with valuable insights into regional governance.
- In March 2018, Anwar ul Haq Kakar was elected to the Pakistani Senate as a Senator. He secured his Senate seat as an independent candidate through general seat representation from Balochistan during the 2018 Pakistani Senate elections.
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