Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar revealed on Friday that hepossesses no knowledge of any political agreements or understandings withthe leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Speaking during aninterview with a private news channel, PM Kakar emphasized his government’sreadiness to fulfill its role in accordance with the Election Commission’sdecisions regarding the upcoming general elections.
He reiterated that it is the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) thatwill ultimately announce the election date, underlining the importance ofthe ECP’s stance in this matter.
In another significant statement, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-HaqKakar expressed his support for the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)law amendments previously enacted by the parliament and subsequently struckdown by the Supreme Court. He referred to these amendments as “goodlegislation” and noted that the government would determine its futureactions based on recommendations from the law department.
Kakar also highlighted the presence of various layers of accountability inthe country, both at the provincial and national levels, and stressed theneed to harmonize their functions and establish clear terms of reference(TORs) for their powers.
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Regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to annul the NAB law amendments, theprime minister expressed a desire to delve into the reasons behind thisverdict and formulate the government’s position after gaining acomprehensive understanding of the matter.
He underscored the importance of an effective accountability system withina functioning democracy, emphasizing that while holding publicoffice-holders accountable is essential, it should not hinder the overallfunctioning of the system. This nuanced approach to accountability reflectsthe prime minister’s commitment to maintaining a balance between oversightand governance.
