ECP summons asset details of Interim PM Kakar

Islamabad: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday summoned the asset details of Interim Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar.

According to details, the ECP ordered the Chief Ministers and Caretaker Cabinet to give details of their assets.

In accordance with the letter's assertion, the provincial assemblies have been disbanded and it is now up to ECP to conduct free, transparent, and fair elections.

The interim government should make sure to support the ECP in holding an election that is transparent and ensuring that all political parties have a level playing field.

The commission also prohibited any postings and appointments made by the interim government in the absence of an ECP decision.

Furthermore, the federal and provincial institutions are not allowed to post jobs or make appointments.

Earlier yesterday, Anwar-ul-Haq took the oath under the leadership of President Dr. Arif Alvi.

Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the new caretaker prime minister for taking up the responsibilities.

He is the eighth caretaker prime minister of Pakistan.