Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar emphasized the ElectionCommission of Pakistan’s (ECP) lack of restrictions on the PakistanTehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and rejected the idea of dismantling it as apolitical party during an interaction with journalists at Mayo Hospital inLahore.
PM Kakar made it clear that the caretaker government would not engage inillegal or unconstitutional actions and did not perceive any obstacles topolitical activities in the country.
He stressed the government’s policy of ensuring equal rights andopportunities for all registered political parties, both large and small,in the upcoming elections. He noted that those expressing concerns about alevel playing field had the freedom to voice their claims.
It’s worth mentioning that the ECP, in a verdict related to PTI’sprohibited funding case, found that the party had received funds frombusiness tycoon Arif Naqvi and 34 foreign nationals.
In response to a question about the Palestine issue, PM Kakar revealedPakistan’s persistent efforts to raise the matter on global platforms. Hecondemned the recent aggression by Israel, calling it “horrible” andemphasizing its devastating impact on Gaza.
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Pakistan had co-hosted an emergency session of the Organization of IslamicCooperation (OIC) with Saudi Arabia to address the issue.
Kakar also highlighted that in his interactions with various globalleaders, the Chinese leadership, and international media, he had conveyedthe government’s and the Pakistani nation’s sentiments and stance on thematter.