In an interview with CNBC, acting prime minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar emphasized that holding elections is a constitutional duty for the caretaker government and underlined the importance of giving Pakistanis the chance to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming elections.
“The next five years will be ruled by the people’s elected representatives,” Kakar said, emphasizing the democratic process.
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In response to criticism, he emphasized that although criticism is legitimate, it is crucial to let the courts make the final decision on the relevant issues.
In response to earlier doubts regarding the possibility of elections, Kakar emphasized the development of democracy and gave his belief that Pakistani media freedom is superior to that of the West.
The Caretaker Prime Minister said that there will be foreign observers present for the general elections to ensure openness.
In addition, he discussed how the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had recently approved the second tranche on January 11, fulfilling certain conditions. In outlining the caretaker government’s top priorities, Kakar focused on the necessity for greater attention to regeneration and the economy’s rebirth.
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In his reflections, Kakar recognized the issues that Pakistan faced, particularly following the departure of US and NATO forces from Afghanistan, and he identified non-state actors as a threat to the state as well as the region. In closing, he emphasized how important it is for Pakistan to attain political and economic stability in the face of these obstacles.
