Islamabad: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar said that he would exercise his constitutional powers on national security matter of Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence’s (DG ISI) extension.

In an interview caretaker PM refused to affirm or deny about decision on DG ISI’s extension. He replied that DG ISI’s extension is not simple matter which could be discussed publically. “DG ISI’s extension is matter of national security and I will exercise my [constitutional] powers for it.”

PM Kakar said that caretaker government would perform all tasks in accordance with law. He hinted at elections in short period, however, he refused to give specific date for general polls. “I don’t have any legal reply on election date. However, I can assure you that caretaker government will not perform any illegal task whether it will continue for one day or month. Country’s laws give protection to caretaker government.”

PM Kakar rejected reservations of Pakistan Peoples’ Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. He said that caretaker government was established after meeting all constitutional and legal requirements.

Caretaker CM added that he would not give any statement on decision made by Council for Common Interests. Regarding drop in dollar price, he said that caretaker government was only curbing illegal activities across country. He predicted that dollar could have dropped to Rs 250 after authorities took action against illegal activities.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 15 2023

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