Sunday, December 21, 2025
News

Holding timely elections biggest priority of interim govt: Pak Caretaker PM

SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend    Print this Page   COMMENT

Islamabad | November 20, 2023 6:51:56 AM IST
Pakistan caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar has reiterated that holding the general elections in a "timely" manner in the country continues to remain the biggest priority of his government, ARY News reported.

Furthermore, Anwarul Haq Kakar, the acting prime minister, stated that the primary goal of the interim administration is to organise elections on schedule so that the newly elected government may enter office and begin serving the country.

It is important to note that general elections are scheduled for February 8, 2024, as announced by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) recently.

According to ARY News, the Election Commission of Pakistan has announced the general election date in accordance with Section 57 of the Election Act.

The notice stated that the general elections would be held in February, in accordance with the Supreme Court's ruling.

The interim Prime Minister of Pakistan, notably, made these remarks in an interview with a private news channel.

In his interview, he further spoke about Imran Khan's safety in prison. He said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan is safe in prison, ARY News reported.

PM Kakar further questioned the accusation of prejudice against the caretaker government. According to Kakar, the PTI leader was lawfully arrested and is being prosecuted.

He said that Imran Khan was put behind bars prior to the caretaker administration taking power. "Think ten times before levelling allegations," Kakar said, according to ARY News.

Referring to the events of May 9 in the nation, Prime Minister Kakar stated that anyone who assault an establishment that has prevented anarchy in the nation have to be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

He added that the government's appeal against the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn civilians' military trials was entirely appropriate because anyone who attacks a military installation should be put on trial in a military court.

Notably, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chief Imran Khan, was arrested from his Lahore residence on August 5 after he was slapped with a five-year disqualification and a three-year prison term in the Toshakhana criminal case. (ANI)

 
  LATEST COMMENTS (0)
POST YOUR COMMENT
Comments Not Available
 
POST YOUR COMMENT
 
 
TRENDING TOPICS
 
 
CITY NEWS
MORE CITIES
 
 
 
MORE WORLD NEWS
Hamdan bin Zayed attends group wedding o...
Dhaka University's Bangabandhu Hall rena...
Security heightened at Parliament buildi...
Pakistan: Audit flags financial irregula...
UN Anti-Corruption Conference in Doha co...
Pakistan poorly prepared to deal with HP...
More...
 
INDIA WORLD ASIA
CBI arrests army officer, middleman in d...
'Boost local economy, encourage tourism'...
Running campaign on 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'...
PM Modi accuses TMC of 'maha jungle raaj...
Delhi Court discharges 2 men accused of ...
'If you were sincere, you should have al...
More...    
 
 Top Stories
Hamdan bin Zayed attends group wedd... 
IndiGo issues travel advisory, dens... 
CBI arrests army officer, middleman... 
"I would rather have him than Gill ... 
Dhaka University's Bangabandhu Hall... 
AIFF Executive Committee proposes f... 
Pawan Kalyan acting as contractor f... 
Telangana CM Reddy announces new ac...