Never thought to become PM, says Kakar

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Saturday said that he had no idea that he would ever sit on the prime minister’s chair.

The caretaker premier gave this statement during his first interview on Geo News programme ‘Jirga’. He also emphasized that, in accordance with the law, the determination of the general election date falls under the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) jurisdiction.

“The vandalism and arson on May 9 were witnessed by the whole world and international newspapers reported the tragedy. This kind of manipulation is not acceptable in any form of government,” said PM Kakar about the events of May 9.

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He stated that the government’s intention is to avoid conveying the perception of seeking retribution against those accused in connection with the May 9 violence.