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ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Syed Khursheed Shah has said the time has come to start the process of appointing a caretaker prime minister for holding the upcoming general elections.
In a statement issued here on Tuesday, Mr Shah also asked the public to suggest names of people who could be appointed prime minister.
The opposition leader said he would make every effort to nominate an impartial and capable caretaker prime minister who would run the day-to-day affairs of the government efficiently besides ensuring free, fair and transparent general elections.
Talking to reporters last month, Mr Shah had expressed the hope that consultations with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi for the appointment of a caretaker government would start in a week or so.
Under the Constitution, consultation between the prime minister and the opposition leader is required for the appointment of a caretaker government.
Published in Dawn, February 14th, 2018
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How about Raza Rabaani for caretaker PM?
His demand is justified, and Government must start this process ASAP.
Either one out of Raza Rabbani, Nasir Aslam Zahid and Dr Ishrat Hussein should be considered for this coveted slot.
Nawaz Sharief should show some sporting spirit by forgiving and making Imran next caretaker Prime Minister.
At least, this way Imran's decades old desire to become PM will be fulfilled. Otherwise, especially after Lodhran debacle, most likely IK and his PTI will loose most of the seats they currently hold.
I hate PPP of current periods...But I would suggest Mr Raza Rabbani and Mr. Farhatullah Baber for this post.
It is imperative that the caretaker Prime Minister be of unquestionable qualification and integrity. I can not think of nominating any other person than DR. Ishrat Hussain, former Governor of SBP. His experience in the regime of Financial Administration would help Pakistan to overcome/control budgetary difficulties.
@Umar Makhdumi All are failed in their fields in past, find a retired General, like Sabeeh Qamarzaman who brought Pakistan Steel Mill out of MQM CJUNGLE and a profitable industry and above all, a very good administrator who belongs to NO Party NOT a listener at all.