According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office on Saturday, Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, a member of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), has been chosen as the interim prime minister. This decision follows the second round of discussions between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Raja Riaz. A summary outlining this decision has been submitted to President Arif Alvi.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Riaz said: “We decided that the interim prime minister would be from a smaller province”.
He said that Kakar’s name was suggested by him which was approved.
Who is Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar?
Anwar ul Haq Kakar, designated as Pakistan’s new interim prime minister, is a prominent political figure hailing from Balochistan.In 2018, Kakar secured a seat in the Senate through elections and has since been a highly engaged political figure. Prior to his Senate tenure, he held the position of spokesperson for the provincial government.
In 2008, Kakar contested the National Assembly election from Quetta on the ticket of Q-League.
He holds a Master’s degree in Political Science, Sociology and is an alumnus of the University of Balochistan.
