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Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar
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انوار الحق کاکڑ
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Kakar in 2023
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| Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan | |
| In office 14 August 2023 – 4 March 2024 |
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| President | Arif Alvi |
| Preceded by | Shehbaz Sharif |
| Succeeded by | Shehbaz Sharif |
| Member of the Senate of Pakistan | |
| Assumed office 9 April 2024 |
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| Constituency | General seat from Balochistan |
| In office 12 March 2018 – 13 August 2023 |
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| Constituency | General seat from Balochistan |
| Spokesperson of the Government of Balochistan | |
| In office 2015–2018 |
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| Born | 15 May 1971 Muslim Bagh, Qilla Saifullah, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Political party | IND (2023–present) |
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Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, born in 1971, is a Pakistani politician. He served as the Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan from August 14, 2023, to March 4, 2024. A caretaker prime minister leads the country for a short time, usually until a new government is elected. Before this important role, Kakar was a member of the Senate of Pakistan, which is like an upper house of parliament. He resigned from the Senate and his political party, the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), when he became caretaker prime minister. From 2015 to 2017, he also worked as a spokesperson for the Government of Balochistan.
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Early Life and Education
Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar was born on May 15, 1971, in Qilla Saifullah, Balochistan. He comes from a well-known Pashtun family. His grandfather was a doctor for the Khanate of Kalat, and his father was a civil servant. Some of his other relatives were also involved in politics.
Kakar went to St. Francis School in Quetta. Later, he attended Cadet College Kohat. He earned two master's degrees in political science and sociology from the University of Balochistan in the 1990s. He returned to Pakistan in 2005.
Academic Career and Languages
Kakar started his career as a teacher. He is very good at languages. He can speak Pashto, Urdu, Persian, English, Balochi, and Brahui.
Political Journey
While working as a spokesperson for Balochistan, Kakar started an organization called Voice of Balochistan (VOB) in 2016. He was its CEO. This organization used social media to share information that supported the military.
Becoming a Senator
Kakar began his political journey in 2006 when he joined the PML-Q party. He tried to win a seat in the National Assembly of Pakistan in 2008 but was not successful.
From 2007 to 2013, Kakar supported military actions in Balochistan. He believed that peace and stability were very important for the region. In December 2015, he became the spokesperson for the Chief Minister of Balochistan. He held this position until 2018.
In 2018, Kakar left the PML-N party. He helped create a new political party called the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP). Later that year, he was elected to the Senate of Pakistan as an independent candidate. He officially became a Senator on March 12, 2018. As a Senator, he led the Committee of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development. He was also a member of other important committees, including those for Finance, Foreign Affairs, and Science and Technology.
Serving as Caretaker Prime Minister
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In 2023, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar was chosen to be the Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan. He was sworn into office by President Arif Alvi on August 14, 2023, which is Pakistan's Independence Day. He resigned from his Senate position on the same day. As caretaker prime minister, his main job was to make sure important policy decisions were carried out smoothly until a new elected government took over.
In October 2023, Pakistan's caretaker government announced that all immigrants without proper documents should leave the country by November 1, 2023. Kakar explained that this policy applied to all illegal immigrants, not just those from Afghanistan. He mentioned that Pakistan had hosted over 4 million Afghan refugees for 40 years.
In October 2023, he also asked for a ceasefire in the Gaza war. In November 2023, Kakar spoke about the situation, saying that the harm to children in Gaza needed to stop right away.
Political Beliefs
Foreign Policy Goals
Kakar believes that Pakistan's partnerships with the United States, China, and Gulf states are very important. He sees these countries as key allies for Pakistan's security and economy.
Views on Peace in Balochistan
Kakar is a strong supporter of peace and stability in Balochistan. He believes that people in Balochistan should unite for progress in the region. He has stated that thousands of young people in Balochistan have been affected by conflict. During his time as caretaker prime minister, some leaders of separatist groups in Balochistan surrendered to the government. Experts saw this as a positive step for the government and for the future of Balochistan.
Financial Information
Before becoming caretaker prime minister, Kakar shared details about his wealth. He reported having assets worth about 48.2 million Pakistani Rupees. This included gold, shares in a mining company, and inherited agricultural land. He also had over 20 million Rupees in two different bank accounts.
Committees He Served On
Kakar was an active member of several important committees in the Senate:
- Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (he was the Chairperson of this committee)
- Business Advisory Committee
- Finance and Revenue
- Foreign Affairs
- Science and Technology
