Nawaz Sharif's return to Pakistan part of a deal with caretaker setup?
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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar addressed the perception that Nawaz Sharif's return to Pakistan was part of a deal with the interim government.
He stated that the caretaker government does not favor any political party, including the PML-N, and could not engage in such deals. Kakar clarified that Nawaz Sharif left the country according to a court decision during Imran Khan's government, not the caretaker setup.
Regarding Nawaz Sharif's return to politics, Kakar pointed out potential legal obstacles and emphasized that legal remedies would provide the answers.
He mentioned the challenges Pakistan faces in terms of political polarization. Kakar rejected comparisons of the caretaker setup to the 90s 'Kakar formula,' explaining that their situation is different and has been agreed upon by leaders of the House and the opposition without interference from any institution.
He discussed the preparations for the general elections and the government's efforts in collaboration with the Election Commission.
On the issue of Afghan refugees, Kakar clarified that the action was against unregistered foreign nationals, aiming to regulate their movement through the proper process.
Kakar expressed concerns about relations with India, citing the RSS mindset and the Kashmir dispute as major obstacles.
He called for curbing India's hegemonic designs. Regarding recognition of Israel, Kakar mentioned that there were no such deliberations, and Pakistan stands with the rights of Palestinians.
Kakar also discussed Pakistan's economic stability and the role of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SFIC), refuting claims of the army taking over the mining sector on the SFIC platform.
He emphasized the need for capacity-building of civil institutions and highlighted the challenges in Balochistan, including security, governance, resource scarcity, and mismanagement, leading to inequality among the population.
