Opposition leader in the National Assembly and PML-N leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan addresses a press conference in Islamabad on Wednesday. – Photo by INP

ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan spoke to the media on Wednesday said that his party would take a decision on the nomination of a caretaker prime minister after consultations are held with all parties in the opposition.

He said that once consultations with all political parties have taken place, two names would be nominated for the post, adding that they will hold talks after Eid-ul-Fitr.

Talking about contacts with the government, they said it is useless to talk to the government as the Election Commission of Pakistan holds the key role for the caretaker set up in line with the 20th Amendment.

Chaudhry Nisar said that they have reservations on considering an army operation in North Waziristan.

He said that an operation will bring in a new wave of terrorism, and that the country cannot afford to take such a step.

 

Opinion

Editorial

Enrolment drive
Updated 10 May, 2024

Enrolment drive

The authorities should implement targeted interventions to bring out-of-school children, especially girls, into the educational system.
Gwadar outrage
10 May, 2024

Gwadar outrage

JUST two days after the president, while on a visit to Balochistan, discussed the need for a political dialogue to...
Save the witness
10 May, 2024

Save the witness

THE old affliction of failed enforcement has rendered another law lifeless. Enacted over a decade ago, the Sindh...
May 9 fallout
Updated 09 May, 2024

May 9 fallout

It is important that this chapter be closed satisfactorily so that the nation can move forward.
A fresh approach?
09 May, 2024

A fresh approach?

SUCCESSIVE governments have tried to address the problems of Balochistan — particularly the province’s ...
Visa fraud
09 May, 2024

Visa fraud

THE FIA has a new task at hand: cracking down on fraudulent work visas. This was prompted by the discovery of a...