ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) clarified on Monday that no name had been finalized yet for the position of Pakistan’s caretaker prime minister.
Addressing a press conference alongside PPP leader Faisal Karim Kundi, senior PPP leader Sherry Rehman asserted that the party had not been consulted on the choice of the interim prime minister, emphasizing the need for equal opportunity in the upcoming general elections amid economic challenges faced by the country.
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Faisal Karim Kundi, supporting Rehman’s statement, denied the reports of any meeting being held in Dubai. He reiterated the PPP’s demand for holding elections in accordance with the law and the constitution and stated that the party was fully prepared for the elections, hoping for their timely conduct.
PML-N Nominates Ishaq Dar for Caretaker PM
Meanwhile, it was reported that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) had nominated Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar as their candidate for the caretaker prime minister. The PML-N stated that they were engaging in discussions with coalition partners, including the PPP, to gain their confidence and seek a consensus on Ishaq Dar’s nomination.
The advisory committees of both the PPP and PML-N are expected to hold meetings to discuss the interim setup, and the federal cabinet will be briefed on the progress made in this regard.
As political parties navigate the process of selecting the caretaker prime minister, the nation eagerly awaits the final decision that will shape the political landscape in the lead-up to the general elections.
