Anwaarul Haq Kakar Sworn in as Eighth Interim Prime Minister of Pakistan

Anwaarul Haq Kakar, donning a dignified grey suit, took the oath of office as Pakistan's eighth interim prime minister on Monday. The solemn ceremony, held at Islamabad's Aiwan-i-Sadr, coincided with the nation's Independence Day celebrations. President Arif Alvi administered the oath, signifying the pivotal role Kakar will play until a new government is elected.

Dignitaries including Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Naval Chief Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi, and Inter Services Intelligence Chief Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum, along with former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, graced the event. The presence of political figures such a

Having sworn the oath, Kakar engaged with armed forces officials and was later honored with a guard of honor at the Prime Minister's House. Shehbaz Sharif, who welcomed Kakar to the Prime Minister's House, also received a guard of honor upon departing.

Kakar's primary responsibility as interim premier will be to assemble a cabinet to steer the country through the imminent election period. He was announced as the interim premier after thorough discussions between Shehbaz Sharif and former opposition leader Raja Riaz. Shehbaz expressed his confidence that Kakar's appointment ensures fairness in the upcoming elections.

Earlier, Kakar tendered his resignation from the Senate and the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) to maintain impartiality during his tenure as interim prime minister. The Senate Chairman, Sadiq Sanjrani, formally accepted Kakar's resignation, solidifying his dedication to unbiased leadership.

Hailing from Qilla Saifullah, Anwaarul Haq Kakar played a pivotal role in founding the Balochistan Awami Party. With his diverse linguistic skills, Kakar effectively communicates in English, Persian, Balochi, Brahvi, Urdu, and Pashto. His educational journey encompasses degrees in sociology, political science, and law. As the nation looks towards a future under his leadership, Kakar's neutrality and dedication to the democratic process shine through.